IQAir - Atem Car

Have a GSD and a Lab/GSD mix so I can feel your pain :). Are you looking to purify just one space in the house or multiple spaces? That should be a factor in your decision. FWIW, we have a Shark NeverChage, a Winix C-610, and an IQAir Atem in our living/kitchen space of about 1400 sq ft. Shark runs 24/7 and sits closer to kitchen. Winix sits next to GSD crate and runs on Turbo mode for 2-3 hours daily. IQAir sits behind the couch, next to other crate, and runs as needed. Those 3 work together to keep our air best and free of pet odors.

These are the 3 air filters I personally have. Most air filters only get down to 0.3 microns; these get down to 0.003 microns, which captures mold - which is my main concern - as well as viruses, bacteria, etc.  AirDoctor IQAir AirOasis I also have a Levoit that I like but doesn't capture as small of stuff as the ones above.

Yeah, this is mine as well. 10 year warranty, Swiss made. It’s the only place my family can be when the allergies get really bad.

Wow, I didn’t know!! Thank you for explaining that. Costco had a good deal for shark air purifier and I was considering it. I have one IQ Air but their customer service hasn’t been great and the machine is really bulky, old fashioned with a hefty price tag. I was attracted to cheaper options but I’d get what I paid for it sounds like.

I've been running two IQ Air units for over 20 years and have been satisfied with performance and durability.

IQ Air removes odors, but it's very expensive.

IQ Air are the best but they are expensive.

When I lived in Asia this was the brand trusted by expats. Cost a lot but 3 sets of filters per unit and robust. We also got independent data to prove it was making a difference as the company I work for wanted us to justify buying so many of them for the expat families at such a high cost.

The best I ever owned was an IQ AIR. It cleaned the filthiest air in China for me 20 years ago. It is also built like a tank. I have used it in 3 countries and had it for ~20 years with no issues. You just have to keep it clean and replace the filters at the recommended intervals.

I would recommend Allersearch ASDM spray for the pet dander - you can spray it literally everywhere (I’ve not had an issue with it on any surface or fabric/carpet). Their original formula will work, although I have seen they have expanded their line to include more “specific” sprays. They also make laundry detergent and other products for allergies and pet dander sensitivities. As for a vacuum I also recommend using a consumer guide for choosing one. We have a Sebo “Felix” and it has several filters built into it plus the main bag is a thick hepa grade filter. We have had it for over 12 years and we’ve never had any problems. Although it may not be the vacuum for you, I’m sure there are others which would work well too. We have an IQ Air air purifier and again, its performance has been excellent over the past 20 years. No issues at all and it has 3 filters including a HEPA filter. It is a big machine, but it does filter a large area. It has a remote control and indicator lights for the filter changes (which are usually once a year if you’re running it constantly). The downside is the filters can be expensive if you have to replace all at once. I’m sure you’ll have a lot of choices and folks who recommend their favorite products or what’s worked for them. Best of luck!