The IKEA Air Purifier Patrull: The IKEA Air Purifier If you're a victim to serious allergies, you're the kind of person that needs a heavy duty (read: serious triple-digit expensive) air purifiers. But for the rest of us with only mildly sensitive senses, this compact and modern air purifier from our favorite Scandinavian big-box store will do. Like we said, this Ikea Patrull air purfier is not going to be the best appliance on the market. You get what you pay for—and at around $180, the Patrull won't compare to those $500+ models. But it does protect our places against pollen, dust mites and smoke particles, all in an attractive, white and modern package. Plus it's low power, running 8-32 watts, and low noise, running at 30-45 decibels.For now, we can only find it on Ikea's Swedish site (meaning it's actually 1,295 Kronor). But lets all cheers a $1.99 mass-manufactured glass at the hopes that the Patrull is the next big thing to hit Ikea's North American stores!

With its rectangular white body, round black eyes (a control and vent, really) and stubby feet, the Patrull air purifier from Ikea has been compared to a “Star Wars” robot. Part of Ikea’s collection of home-safety products (“patrull” is Swedish for “patrol”), the appliance was introduced in Europe a few years ago, but has finally arrived in the United States. The unit, made of plastic, is said to be vigilant in filtering pollen, dust, dust-mite allergens and tobacco-smoke particles. Relatively small (it is a foot high) and easily portable (it weighs 11 pounds), it has three fan settings and a replaceable filter. It runs on low power (8 to 32 watts) and at a low volume (30 to 45 decibels), a plus for sensitive sleepers. Patrull is $96 and is available in Ikea stores only.IKEA Patrull Air Purifier The IKEA Patrull Air Purifier looks like a little robot that was in a fight!PATRULL Air Purifier By IKEA Air & Water Filters Looks like IKEA has introduced yet another electronics item to the marketplace.

In addition to the baby monitor we told you about, the PATRULL line includes an air purifier. We're liking the simple, almost Muji-like, styling of this air purifier. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's available in the U.S. yet but we'll keep our fingers crossed for the next season. How many of you use an air purifier in the nursery or elsewhere in the house? YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: IKEA FAMILY products & offers Home safety solutions for every problem When it comes to looking after your family we understand that home safety is paramount. That’s why our range of PATRULL products is tailored to deal with many of the possible hazards you could face at home; aimed at keeping you and your loved ones safe. For example, fire is one of the biggest threats to your home safety, so we’ve got smoke detectors, fire blankets, and dry powder fire extinguishers. Our super-smart air cleaner refreshes your indoor living space, and filters allergens out of the air.

And our first-aid kit and high-visibility vests are invaluable assets for when you travel by road. Home safety precautions to prevent accidents The best way to deal with hazards is to make sure you take appropriate precautions. baren air purifier b-757bOur home safety products are designed to reduce risks in your home. honeywell hepaclean compact air purifier model 16200Our roll of anti-slip strip makes stairs and other surfaces less slippery for your feet. airpura r600 air purifier reviewsOur bath and shower mats prevent you from slipping in the bathroom. Some of our home safety products are designed specifically with children in mind. Multi-locks prevent prying hands from going into cupboards where they shouldn’t, while corner bumpers provide rubber cushioning to sharp corners on coffee tables and other furniture.

Help Your Vehicle Breathe Easier with a Clean Air Filter image As much as humans need to breathe clean air, your vehicle does too. With the amount of pollutants, debris, mold, pollen and other substances floating in the air, your car, truck, SUV or minivan’s air filter... Read More about Help Your Vehicle Breathe Easier with a Clean Air FilterIn our opinion Meaco sets a very high standard when it comes to dehumidifiers and air purifiers. If you have read our review of the excellent Meaco DD8L desiccant dehumidifier, which I personally own, then you know that you can only expect satisfaction when you purchase a Meaco product. Meaco has also branched out into air purifiers and with the Meaco Airvax 33X2 Air Purifier Meaco are onto another winner. The Airvax 33X2 comes in either black or white colours. Air purifiers are ideal for those who suffer from allergies and as asthma as well as those who want to get rid of second hand cigarette and tobacco smoke. The best filter for air purifiers is a HEPA filter which catches really small particles such as dust, dirt, pollen, fungi and mould spores.

These particles are typically 2-3 microns in size. However Meaco has gone one better and installed an internationally patented Airvax Static Electricity Film Filter (SEFF) which can remove particles smaller than 2.5 microns, and down to 1 micron, in size. HEPA filters can typically only remove particles around 2 microns in size. Armed with the SEFF the Airvax 33X2 can remove virus, carbon monoxide, odours, car exhaust fumes, allergens and even MRSA the hospital superbug! In fact the list of items that the SEFF can capture is much longer and as such makes the Airvax 33X2 a great purchase at this price range. Note that the SEFF can remove both particles and chemicals from the air. Usually air purifiers have different stages of filtration such as 3 stage, 5 stage or 7 stage filteration. The SEFF is so good that it does the job of these different filtration stages with just the one filter. The problem with most purifiers is that when they capture particles such as mould spores or dust they can’t hold onto to them if the filter is even a little dirty.

The SEFF has shown in independent testing that it holds onto all particles and chemicals that it takes in. The Airvax features a viewfinder through which the user can see when the filter needs to be cleaned. A simple light hoover cleans the filter most effectively. Users will be delighted that the filter will last around 3 years with regular cleaning. Replacement filters can easily be bought on Amazon. The Airvax 33X2 can cover rooms up to 25 square meters. For best efficiency  the doors and windows of the room should be closed to avoid different air from entering the room and the Airvax should be placed at around waist high on a locker or table etc. The Airvax 33X2 is very easy to operate. By pressing the button on the air purifier once the Airvax goes into normal mode which places the fan on a medium speed. Press the button twice to go into high mode which places the fan into a high speed (surprise, surprise). Press the button three times and the Airvax 33X2 goes into silent mode with the fan running at a low speed.

Press the button four times and the Airvax gets turned off. Operation is also possible via the remote control unit which is also included when you purchase the Airvax 33X2. Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed Unlike compressor dehumidifiers the Airvax 33X2 does not produce any chloroflouridecarbons (CFC) so is environmentally safe. At its most basic level air purfiers are a fan which draws the air through a filter. The Airvax 33X2 Air Purifier comes with a standard one year warranty. Managing Director of Meaco, Chris Michael explains just how good the Airvax 33X2 Air Purifier is. Chris’ daughter suffers from hay fever and couldn’t sleep until she tried the Airvax 33X2 (fast forward to 3:45 for the story of Chris’ daughter). Here are what verified purchasers of the Airvax 33×2 are saying on Amazon: Also feel free to share our own Meaco Airvax 33×2 air purifier video with those who you think may be interested. The video basically summarises the above air purifier review.