Oreck AirH2SQ Black & Silver Air Purifier with Remote Control Air Fantastic AF1000 Air Purifier Whirlpool AP510 Air Purifier Black Whirlpool AP450 Air Purifier Oreck AirH2BQ Black Air Purifier with Remote ControlHaving a clean home is important to me. I spend time daily tidying up and completing various cleaning chores around the house. Call me crazy, but I find it relaxing. Most of all, I love how a clean home feels. My house is even cleaner than normal these days. It’s not because I’m doing any extra tasks or hired a housekeeper. It’s all thanks to my new Oreck Air Refresh 2-in-1 Air Purifier. It gives our family the best of two worlds: cleaner air to breathe and relief from dryness with the help of the ultrasonic humidifier. It’s designed to work best in smaller rooms like bedrooms, nurseries or small living rooms up to 115 square feet. Mine is currently set up in the living room where my “home office” is located. It comes with a HEPA Media filter that captures 99% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns from the air that passes through the filter.

The filter lasts six months. Our living gets so dusty so this feature is handy to have. It means dusting surfaces less and more importantly, breathing in cleaner air. Breathing in dust is gross to think about. And it has another filter for the air to pass thorough. The carbon filter helps to remove odours and will last between three to six months, depending on usage. We have three cats in our home who are usually hanging out with me during the day as I work. I often worry that people can smell the cats when they come in my house. I don’t notice anything, but I’m probably immune to it. It’s nice to have this extra feature to help ease some anxiety. When you need to replace the filters, pick up the Oreck Air Refresh replacement filter. It comes with two HEPA Media filters and four carbon filters. You’ll know when you need to looking at the filter indicator. It will flash red when it needs to be replaced. I like that I can operate the air purifier without turning on the humidifier.

It’s extremely humid at my home in the Ottawa valley so the air is already quite moist as it is. However, when the cold weather hits again in the late Fall and Winter, I will need the humidifier to combat the crazy dryness. No hot water is required! Simply fill up the water tank with plain water located at the back of the machine. It holds 1.72 litres and will last 15.6 hours at high speed. Do not use any fragrances in the tank! Just regular water is all you need. The water tank indicator will let you know how much water is left. Then it’s just a matter of choosing your desired humidity level. The unit has a built in thermostat and will keep the room at the level you want without you lifting a finger. It will switch on and off as needed to keep the room at the set humidity level. And yes, it is still cleaning the air at the same time! However, you can’t only run the humidifier, but you CAN only run the air purifier. Lately, my living room is about 49-52% humidity.

It will likely rise as we head into summer. I’m curious to see what the humidity levels will be like in January. With the Oreck Air Refresh 2-in-1 Air Purifier you are truly in control of your air cleaning. best room air purifier cnetSimply turn the unit to activate the air purifier and select a speed for the fan (Low, Medium, High or Turbo). philips air purifier pakistanWant the humidifier on? air purifier ozone dangerPress the Humidity button and select your humidity level. Mist and vapour will come out the small grill behind the control panel. It will turn on and off by itself to maintain the set RH% (Relative Humidity). It’s basically a set it and forget it type of product that you don’t have to babysit. I wanted to share a few more of the other key benefits.

Pick up an Oreck Air Refresh 2-in-1 Air Purifier & Humidifier at Canadian Tire online or at your local store for $399.99. If anyone suffers from allergies in your home, the Air Refresh 2-in-1 Air Purifier & Humidifier will be good to own. We sometimes get minor seasonal allergies, but it’s usually not too bad. I’m curious to see if it makes a difference for people allergic to cats when they come over to visit. It seems like everyone I know is allergic! I like knowing it’s there running in the background doing it’s thing and making the air we breathe cleaner and less dusty. What is your favourite feature of the Oreck Air Refresh 2-in-1 Air Purifier & Humidifier? Disclosure: I received an Oreck Air Refresh 2-in-1 Air Purifier & Humidifier. All opinions are my own. posted in Product ReviewsHow To Choose The Right Miele Vacuum Though it seems daunting, it’s actually pretty easy to narrow it down to a few models in a couple of minutes. All you need to know is one important buying tip and then follow three simple steps to choose the perfect Miele for your home

Buying Tip:  Miele only makes five vacuums The big tip you need to know before beginning is that Miele does not make thirty different vacuums; they only make five.  That’s right, there are just five vacuums to choose from: Three canisters (C1, C2, C3) and two uprights (H1, U1).  These different vacuums are then paired with different features or accessories to make up the various models.all the C1 series models are the same vacuum cleaner canister. All the C1’s have the same motor, same suction, same body, same cord, same wheels, same plastic.  This is also true within all the other series- all the C2’s are the same, all the C3’s are the same, and even all the U1’s are the same. Where it can get confusing is when you discover that each series has it’s own set of special features, and that each model in the series is paired with different floor tools for different kinds of carpet.  When you add to that more than a dozen special accessories and three different types of filters to choose from, it does seem a bit excessive until you realize that, instead of having to compromise on a “one size fits all” product, you can find the exactly the right vacuum for your flooring, your filtration needs, and your budget.

Before you begin to choose: upright or canister Both Miele uprights and canisters have the same great suction and filtration so if you have a real preference for one or the other, stick with that style to be sure you’ll be comfortable using the vacuum. If you are a bit more flexible in your preference, follow this general rule of thumb:  buy a canister if you have high-end carpet or mostly bare floors and area rugs;  buy an upright if you have mostly wall-to-wall cut-pile carpet. Choosing a Miele upright is very simple.  There are only two model options:  the H1 series Quickstep and the U1 series full-size upright. The Swing H1 Quickstep is a small broom model with a powerful motor and simple rug and floor brush.  It only comes in one model (H1), but optional carpet and accessory tools are available.  The Quickstep is not intended to do the job of a full-size vacuum, but is perfect for bare floors and area rugs in smaller homes or to be used as a second vacuum in a larger home.

The U1 is Miele’s full-size, full-power upright.  It is suitable for most types of carpet and hard flooring, but is not recommended for delicate carpet, long carpet (shag) or rough stone and tile. There are four model variations of the U1.  All are the same basic vacuum paired with different tools filters or advanced suction control.  Here is a simple breakdown of the different features on the four models.  Just choose the one that has the features and tools that best fit your household. Basic model with AirClean filtration Same as Twist plus LED headlight and HEPA filtration Same as Jazz plus Automatic suction control Same as Jazz w/ odor blocking filter plus mini turbo brush Miele canister models are a bit more complicated because there are three different series (C1, C2, C3) and several carpet tool options. Though there are important differences between each series, these feature options are not nearly as important as choosing the right floor tool. 

You may not miss having a foot-tap suction control or rubber bumper (C3), but you will definitely know it if you get the wrong carpet tool for your carpets. Step One: Pick a carpet tool All Miele vacuums- every one of them- work beautifully on wood floors and tile. For carpet though, there are five different tools designed to let you tailor the vacuum exactly to your needs. Below is a brief description of each carpet tool and what kind of carpet it is designed for: Wool, high-quality area rugs and bare floors Area rugs, looped or short pile carpet Med pile carpet, pet hair and High pile, thick or plush carpet, pet hair Same as 228 w/ headlight and bumper Once you have chosen the correct carpet tool, then you can choose among the available models that have that tool packaged with them.  There is usually just one model in each series that comes with a given tool, so really, you have just three models to pick from once you’ve selected your floor tool.

Step Two: Pick a canister series Each time you move up in the canister series (and in price) you get more features and higher quality fit and finish. Starting with the entry level Classic C1 series and ending with the Complete C3 series, all the vacuums have the same great suction and warranty.  Without going into exhaustive details, here are the basic differences between the three series. Classic C1: Basic vacuum body with dial suction control and semi-sealed filtration Compact C2: Adds the following upgrades that are not available on the C1 Complete C3: Adds the following upgrades that are not available on the C2 Step Three: Pick a model Now that you know which carpet tool you need and have chosen a canister series, you’re ready to pick the perfect Miele in your budget.  Here is a quick breakdown of the most popular models for each tool: Rug & Floor Tool Models Classic C1:  Capri   ($399) Whichever Miele model you choose, all come with a full attachment set (dusting brush, crevice nozzle and upholstery tool) so you’ll have all the tools you need for regular cleaning.  

For special jobs, there are special tools; radiator brushes, bendable crevice tools, auto detailing kits, window blind brushes- and the list goes on. There’s a specialty attachment for just about any cleaning job you can think of. Miele AirClean filtration is a basic, low-cost filter that cleans the vacuum exhaust air before it leaves the vacuum.  The Active Air Carbon option filter adds a thick layer of odor absorbing carbon for those of us with pet odor issues. These filters are fine for most people, but if you have serious allergies or asthma, we recommend opting for Miele’s S-Class HEPA filter for absolute protection againt allergy and asthma causing particles. For a full, in-depth discussion of filtration, please see our article on HEPA filter vacuums here.You now have all the inside knowledge of how to choose the best Miele vacuum for your home. But if you’re not quite sure or feel like you’ve spent enough of your life trying to find the right vacuum, it’s time to call the experts.