Blueair - Pure 121

We like Blue Air. Highly rated and reasonably priced. The filters aren't cheap, but there are non-oem available on Amazon for a reasonable price. They last about a year. We have had the big 121 model for at least 7 or 8 years and it is still going strong. Also have a 211+ for about 4 years and a 211 for 5 years. No problems with any of them. Bought daughter Medify. She likes it and uses it constantly because she lives in center city Philly. She has had it a few years with no problems. Lots of good choices.

4 years ago I bought BlueAir 121, it was quite expensive but that thing helped my wife survive California wildfires few times, she is asthmatic and had trouble breathing when air quality was low. Don't go for smaller units or fans with HEPA filters, they do work but only for the small enclosed area, we have Dyson one ,it works great as a fan, but not as good as air purifier.

I have a Blueair 121 and use the Extra Protection filters because it has more activated carbon. It works great for allergies but the odor removing capability does wane with time, you have to replace it more often than recommended if that's your goal. I have a much smaller Blueair unit that I have in the closet with the litterbox. I buy activated charcoal in bulk and fill mesh bags with it and keep those inside the air purifier. It's more cost effective to replace that weekly than it is to replace the entire filter.

Made this small flowchart for a friend who kept sneezing through spring but wouldn’t commit to buying an air purifier Step 1: Identify the enemy Is it pollen? Dust? Pet dander? The ghost of springtime past? Yes, yes, and probably yes. Step 2: Must have criteria for air purifier \- can it actually trap allergens? \- won’t sound like a jet engine in baby’s room? \- easy on maintenance? \- doesn’t cost the soul of your firstborn? (ironic but important) Step 3: I went down the rabbit hole Compared Coway vs Levoit vs Dyson vs Honeywell vs one that looked like a spaceship BUT... nothing could compare to [blueair air purifier](https://rantsreviews.com/dp-B073WJL99W) \- Covers big spaces (so your nursery + more = chill) \- HEPASilent tech is real — gets dust, mold, pollen, pet funk, all of it \- Washable pre filter = less guilt about killing the planet \- Doesn’t wheeze like a dying robot at 2am \- Design lowkey slaps too Step 4: Baby sleeps better. You sneeze less. Partner doesn’t threaten to move to the forest. Life improves. You win!!!

BluAir (Swedish) is what we used in the middle east.