Has anyone used this air purifier to get rid of cigarette smoke coming in from outside (like from next door neighbors smoking in their balcony)?
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Yes. Does not matter where the smoke comes from, will clean any any smells that get sucked into the machine.
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My condo is a non smoking anywhere place, inside and out. However we do have vog from the local volcano (truly--Mauna Loa) and that can be pretty stinky. The air purifier handles this well.
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It will surley help. The only problem is cigg smoke does stick to everything so after a couple months you would need to replace the filter or try and clean it real good with smell remover such as is used for pets and pet urine smells. I used to be a smoker for many years and used it in my office although I smoked outdoors only, could still smell the ciggs on my clothes and office chair, so cleaned mine, on a different model regularly until one day just couldnt remove the smell any longer. Keep the windows and door closed where the smoke comes in as the less in the room the blonger the filter will remain clean. Ciggs should be illegal! More addicting, deadly and smelly than other things! It will surley help. The only problem is cigg smoke does stick to everything so after a couple months you would need to replace the filter or try and clean it real good with smell remover such as is used for pets and pet urine smells. I used to be a smoker for many years and used it in my office although I smoked outdoors only, could still smell the ciggs on my clothes and office chair, so cleaned mine, on a different model regularly until one day just couldnt remove the smell any longer. Keep the windows and door closed where the smoke comes in as the less in the room the blonger the... » Read More It will surley help. The only problem is cigg smoke does stick to everything so after a couple months you would need to replace the filter or try and clean it real good with smell remover such as is used for pets and pet urine smells. I used to be a smoker for many years and used it in my office although I smoked outdoors only, could still smell the ciggs on my clothes and office chair, so cleaned mine, on a different model regularly until one day just couldnt remove the smell any longer. Keep the windows and door closed where the smoke comes in as the less in the room the blonger the filter will remain clean. Ciggs should be illegal! More addicting, deadly and smelly than other things! « Show Less
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Personally I used ours, owned 3 that are now sitting on a shelf in our garage, for humidity and to remove cig. smoke from the air. If I had to rate them, I would give them a 3 on a scale of 1 -10. Also, keep in mind, they are tough to clean, if you can get all the "white" accumulation off at all, and the additives are expensive. I would not recommend this product PERIOD! For your needs, there are products out there that will do a much better job in my humble opinion.
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Even good home air cleaners like these are only going to be moderately effective when used in a very smokey environment. They will, to some extent, re-radiate whatever they have been filtering. Tobacco smoke is particularly difficult to remove as it permeates all surfaces and absorbent material like clothing, upholstery, drapes etc.
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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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Yes it works with cigarette smoke. Unfortunately it is a very noticeable fan noise.
1421189
It will help, but you will have to run it at a higher speed and replace prefilters more often. Best bet is to purchase a larger machine for the room. Technically it will filter the particulate matter from cigarettes, since the device was developed as a Class II medical device, but this is the retail model.
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I am sorry but I don't have cigarette smokers in my house. I can tell you that it seems to help with cooking odors, if that helps at all. My other suggestion is that if you get it, please clean it on a regular basis. Cleaning is easy, I waited too long because I thought it would be hard.
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We are smokers and had concerns for our grandchildren and second hand smoke. I find that it totally eliminates cigarette odors.
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No, The air purifier is a high quality item. I have two of them (one for upstairs and one for down stairs) and they have been running for over a year with no problems. But if you buy one, do not forget to get some spare filters as they are consumable items.
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I had a Therapure and it ran constantly - I don't remember how long I had it, but it was about 4 years. I bought a Honeywell purifier and you couldn't hardly tell you had a purifier going so after a few months I bought another Therapure. It is a little noisy on high, but works on clearing smoke.
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We tried that...not recommended as it creates the usual amount of B-B-Q smoke and vapor...it quickly filled up the room so we have since, used it outside. Works fine.
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No experience with such things, but seriously doubt that anything but a 'clean room' at medical or manufacturing facility could clean the sorry fumes of burning tobacco. Ask your smoking neighbors to move, or consider the same for yourself.
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I personally have not used it in an indoor situation but a friend of ours used it to remove a smoke smell from and jacket and he said it worked. Hope this helps.
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If you meant "bad" smoking smell, I would say "yes" it works to eradicate smoking smell from the air. My father smokes and unless I'm right in his presence when he's doing it, I don't smell it. I would say "yes." In general, yes, it works well for that. Pet smells, too, by the way. I have a dog, it doesn't smell in her room. Cuts down on the dust all through the (small) house. I'm glad I invested in one!
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It's nozzle is smaller than a drum fan but it is super powerful. It's hard to say as I don't know how much smoke you are dealing with or how big your balcony is. Have you tried an air purifier. They are amazing and get rid of cigarette smoke etc. realtors will use them when tryi g to sell someone's house who has smokers. It eliminates the smell. They have a bunch on amazon in different price points. That with a fan would work I bet.
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Probably. I've never used it on smoke but I did talk to a contractor who uses an ozone generator in buildings to clean up odors. Just make sure you don't directly breath the fumes. The ozone initially has a strong rain like smell but after the smell dissipates, everything smells fresh.
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I agree with Peter. It does work well and diverts the smoke. If you can open a window it would be best. Try it. It's the only model I was pleased with and I used it in my small room. Be safe.