Does it eliminate cigarette smoke?
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Yes the rgf Reme does I know I had a bad tenant once. The pip 16 I'm not sure it's the same technology so I can only assume that yes it does
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I bought it specifically for that. I have been bunking with a chain smoker who doesn't like open windows and MY doctor was hollering because my health was getting worse. I've had the purifier for about a week, and even without the optional odor reducing filter, the difference has been tremendous. Nothing eliminates the smell from chain smoking completely, of course, but it's still been a noticeable improvement - I've stopped coughing.
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It does an excellent job of removing smoke; however, over time nicotine being removed from the air accumulates on the filters which causes the smell to never completely go away simply because air is being drawn through nicotine saturated filters and then expelled back into the air. A frequent change of filters will help keep the cigarette odor to a minimum. In an effort to save money, I have been known to put the filters in the bathtub, saturate them with Awesome Cleaner, let them set for a few minutes and then rinse them with the extended shower-head. The nicotine literally pours out of the filters. I let them dry for a few days and put them back into the enclosure. They're almost as good as new. It does an excellent job of removing smoke; however, over time nicotine being removed from the air accumulates on the filters which causes the smell to never completely go away simply because air is being drawn through nicotine saturated filters and then expelled back into the air. A frequent change of filters will help keep the cigarette odor to a minimum. In an effort to save money, I have been known to put the filters in the bathtub, saturate them with Awesome Cleaner, let them set for a few minutes and then rinse them with the extended shower-head. The nicotine literally pours out of... » Read More It does an excellent job of removing smoke; however, over time nicotine being removed from the air accumulates on the filters which causes the smell to never completely go away simply because air is being drawn through nicotine saturated filters and then expelled back into the air. A frequent change of filters will help keep the cigarette odor to a minimum. In an effort to save money, I have been known to put the filters in the bathtub, saturate them with Awesome Cleaner, let them set for a few minutes and then rinse them with the extended shower-head. The nicotine literally pours out of the filters. I let them dry for a few days and put them back into the enclosure. They're almost as good as new. « Show Less
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Yes, it does, and it works great. Word of caution - on your first smoking experience, err to the side of less smoke and then add smoking time as you desire.
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I know this is an older question, but in my opinion, it does very little to combat smoke stink. It helps a little - but will not solve the problem if you're smoking indoors... no matter what you're smoking.
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Patrick, Actually, I purchased the bare bones ozone generator. I haven't had the opportunity to use it to remove cigarette smoke but it did a fine job removing several other odors. The instruction sheet that came with the unit gives a basic guideline as to its use but some experimentation is required. I would suggest that you start slowly, maybe an hour, and check the results. Times will vary depending on the subject's size. Be sure to read the instructions regarding healthy use.
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Stephanie, Your question can't be nailed down to exact science. The amount of cigarette smoke can go from a trace on a surface from a week of smoking to a tar build up. I have been using one of these at home for my cars, a camper, and in my basement. At work I've done design work for Ozone rooms to remove smoke smell out of furniture that has been in fires. Yes an ozone generator can clean cigarette smoke. If it is smoke damage from years and years of build up, I'm afraid you are on cleaning duty with brushes and cleaners until you get the tar removed. This baby will do a fine job after that. ~Steve Davis
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it does remove smoke odor i use one in my study and 5 mins after i smoked cigar there no trace of smoke odor
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I use it in non smoking environment. However the instruction manual says it will eliminate smoke odor but when using it for that feature do not use the ionizer. It may be very helpful but I'll bet it is not going to remove the odor from clothing, hair and furniture
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Nothing can rid your house or furniture of tobacco smoke except ceasing the behavior. I don't smoke so don't know if this purifier helps. I can say from living in a mobile home, it pulls a whole lot out of the air! I couldn't live without this machine.
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No, I found that the smoke is minimal and really caused no problem. I enjoy using mine.
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That is so stupid for people to say that this thing can get rid of cigarette smell. You need deep cleaning of car interior specially headliner, and you also need to get professional AC chamber treatment using a machine which smokes the deodorizer fed into the AC duct and hot boxes the car.
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It did NOT help with cigarette smoke at all, so I'm sure it won't get rid of the cigar smoke either.
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Cant say for sure that it eliminates dust. But it does clean the air. And it does clean the air out well. All i can say is that i sleep so much better after purchasing these units. I have four of them, one for each room.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, most air filters will not help with cigarette smoke because the biggest problem with cigarette smoke is the guess that's emitted, not the particles. Purepal AG800 or the Purepal AG950 are two filters that are designed to deal with cigarette smoke gas and Amazon sells them. For more info, Google search this phrase using the quotes... "Air filter cigarette smoke gas". Hope this helps.
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As I do not smoke, I am uncertain on the practical application. On this, all I know is the info provided by the retailer that the pre-filter does, in fact, eliminate or decrease odors. The permanent Hepa filter does clean the air. From my experience, it does make the air a lot more "crisp," a cleaner feeling. If it does this with regular air, I'd imagine that it would vastly decrease the smoke from cigarettes, perhaps not all of it, but a good amount. Hope this helps.
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It does not indicate in the specifications, however it does have a HEPA filter which will help eliminate the toxins from smoke.