How well does this unit capture foul odors such as wet dog smell? I have two huge dogs that can get stinky at times
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I can't tell you how it works for odour. I don't need it for that. I live in one room 850 sq. ft. with 14 foot ceilings ...no cooking odours hang around or get into my fabrics. I suspect there are other models better suited ...particularly that have an active carbon filter. This model is great for dust and allergies. Having said that ...my guests frequently comment on the "freshness" in the air.
1273425
I've not noticed a real difference in smell - we have 4 cats and a dog - but it does make the air cooler.
2200772
Sorry, only dogs here. Works great for dog odor. I purchased 2, one was extremely loud and as time goes by it only gets louder, I think it is going to stop working soon. The other one is fine.
360245
I don't think it works very well at all. It is very noisy. Mine is plugged in just about in the littet box. It does not do very well with these odors.
205088
I have a large dog, but I am using mine in a bedroom and love it. Gets quite a bit of animal traffic. It is wearing well. Not sure about the wet shoes!
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My young dog did not. My very old dog has on occasion but I feel it is just her age. The cleaning power and smell is very nice. It cleans, does not mask the odor.
1106790
It's a good little unit works great. It produces great suction in fact the first 5 gallon bucket I connected it too collapsed from the suction. I took care of that issue by making some braces to strengthen the bucket. You will be amazed at how clean your filter stays. My shop vac filter would clog between dog hair and sawdust very quickly, not anymore.
338008
Unit works with my two larger dogs (boxers) within 10 feet. However it has no effect on our Morkie. We use this near the front door to help quite the dogs when visitors come. This is our second unit, first one was destroyed by a kid and we felt it worked enough to warrant a replacement. Good Luck.
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I find that it does a very good job. I have a chocolate lab and I live in the country. AND an allergy to dogs and dust mites. I use 2 different air cleaners in an area 24'x24' that is divided by a 6' wall in the middle. I can smell that the air is cleaner with the AirGenius4 even with the dog bed underneath it. It is very easy to take apart and clean and it had a very small footprint. In the summer, it doubles as a great oscillating fan. I would buy it again without hesitation
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We had one in a 12 x 10 room, I believe that was a little big for it. But we had it near our dog's bed in the den and it kept all smells down from that. The other one we used in a 12 x 12 office at our shop and I feel it did an excellent job. So I would order what I could to plug in near trouble areas such as kitchen or bedroom or wherever you have odors that are ongoing or off and on. Change out the filters regularly and/or just wash them out. I ordered extra because we have a Labrador. So the dander and hair does get filtered and needs to be cleaned out. I was pleasantly surprised by how well they work. But they are not designed for that large an area using just one. I would have to look again but I believe the instructions says an area around 10 x 10 but would need to confirm that.
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We use our unit for camping in a 27' travel trailer. It takes out a lot of water and does a great job keeping the humidity down. I have noticed a slight odor when we first started using it, but it was negligible. I had read about an odor when I was doing my research, but chose to say nothing to my wife about it to see if she would notice. She has never said anything about it giving off an odor.
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I've got 4 dogs and a cat. Live on a dirt road thus vacuum every other day. (I'm going to marry James Dyson if he'll ever return my calls...) I get the smell too especially when the unit has been running for several minutes. I found washing the filter more often (w/ all the dogs 6 months is way, way to long. I was making a blanket!) at least every 2 months and also the bin every month. Really seems to have cut done on the odors. Just had mine in for service. Dyson picked up the tab as it was still under warranty. Had to ship it to Texas but they had it back to me running like a top in less than a week. Can't beat their customer service, I get the reps name and ID number and have little trouble getting them again anytime I've had to call. Had several belts shipped to me for the price of a phone call and being pleasant and polite. Never hurts to grease the wheel when you want something. Stephanie
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I have had it for almost a year now and I still use it. The only thing I wish didn't happen was that there is a build up of residue in the drain and the filter gets clogged easily. It could be cause my Yorkie is small so the urine kind of sits in the drain instead of going down all the way. She uses it very well no matter where we put it in the house. We've had to move it 3 times and she is very smart. Doesn't have a smell unless you go over 6-7 days without cleaning. It does leak a little on the corners when you hold it like a brief case so I don't carry it like that until I'm about to pour it into the toilet. I have had it for almost a year now and I still use it. The only thing I wish didn't happen was that there is a build up of residue in the drain and the filter gets clogged easily. It could be cause my Yorkie is small so the urine kind of sits in the drain instead of going down all the way. She uses it very well no matter where we put it in the house. We've had to move it 3 times and she is very smart. Doesn't have a smell unless you go over 6-7 days without cleaning. It does leak a little on the corners when you hold it like a brief case so I don't carry it like that until I'm about to... » Read More I have had it for almost a year now and I still use it. The only thing I wish didn't happen was that there is a build up of residue in the drain and the filter gets clogged easily. It could be cause my Yorkie is small so the urine kind of sits in the drain instead of going down all the way. She uses it very well no matter where we put it in the house. We've had to move it 3 times and she is very smart. Doesn't have a smell unless you go over 6-7 days without cleaning. It does leak a little on the corners when you hold it like a brief case so I don't carry it like that until I'm about to pour it into the toilet. « Show Less
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The Cloud works ok with most odors. But when it comes to pet odors the only purifier that will work for pet odors would be the Summit. The reason is that unit has ozone and ozone will break down the urine odor and penetrate in to carpet and soft materials. But if there is a lot of urine in the carpet and pad you will need to have the carpet steam cleaned to remove a lot of the urine. There will be some in the pad but the purifier put in the room with the worst odor will keep the odor from migrating in to other spaces. Need more personal guidance call me Lou Lombardi toll free 800-868-5534.
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I must tell you that we are thrilled with our Hunter air cleaner. It sits in our family room which is approximately 15X19. We have two dogs and this device has eliminated that "dog" smell completely. In addition, we both feel quite a difference in air quality. I am also prone to sinus infections and since we got this unit, I haven't had any infections. Better yet, as most know, up here in New England, the winter weather is quite nasty and colds, flu, etc. are rampant. So far this winter, nobody in our household has gotten sick (for the first time ever). I don't think it's just because of this unit but I'm sure it has helped in that arena. I highly recommend the Hunter. I must tell you that we are thrilled with our Hunter air cleaner. It sits in our family room which is approximately 15X19. We have two dogs and this device has eliminated that "dog" smell completely. In addition, we both feel quite a difference in air quality. I am also prone to sinus infections and since we got this unit, I haven't had any infections. Better yet, as most know, up here in New England, the winter weather is quite nasty and colds, flu, etc. are rampant. So far this winter, nobody in our household has gotten sick (for the first time ever). I don't think it's just... » Read More I must tell you that we are thrilled with our Hunter air cleaner. It sits in our family room which is approximately 15X19. We have two dogs and this device has eliminated that "dog" smell completely. In addition, we both feel quite a difference in air quality. I am also prone to sinus infections and since we got this unit, I haven't had any infections. Better yet, as most know, up here in New England, the winter weather is quite nasty and colds, flu, etc. are rampant. So far this winter, nobody in our household has gotten sick (for the first time ever). I don't think it's just because of this unit but I'm sure it has helped in that arena. I highly recommend the Hunter. « Show Less
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We have a massive great Dane that sheds constantly. It doesn't pull as much hair as my Honeywell does but whenever she walks in the room it changes colors and boosts the output. So keeps it free of odors and small stuff but doesn't really get all the hair. But placement does matter!
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I can't say for sure, but I would guess that odors would be trapped somewhat in the filter, and maybe after a while begin to "leak" out. I would try to control the odor from the source- the pet, carpet, etc. I know this is not always easy. I would imagine the filter would be effective on particles originating from the pet, like dander. Hope that helps.
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Mine got my carpets so clean my son thought we moved. I have two large dogs. I did notice the pet smell started to come back within about 2 weeks stains are still all good. I love it.