Blue air purifier

[Eckos mom]

Hi I’m new here .Mommy to 20 year old African Gray and a yellow napped Amazon. I recently purchased a blue air purifier 211+ . Ive read so much conflicting information. Peaople are say it’s great for birds but also saying NO something about ionizer . Does anyone have correct information if these blue air purifiers are safe for parrots .. Super confusing..

 

[Feathery]

Welcome!


Here's some information and a thread.

Are ionizers safe for birds?

Although electronic filtration is effective for removing airborne particles and odors from the air, the harmful effects of ozone and possibility to re-inhale ionized contaminants can cause serious lung damage. At the present time, ionizers are not recommended for use in bird households.

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Urgent - HELP! Cockatiel been Exposed to ionizing Air Purifier, Is he going to die?

I've been home for a couple of days, and have my bird set up in my bedroom. Since my tiel is dusty, my family set up an air purifier in my room (by where his cage is). I've had it running for a total of 12-14 hours over three days sometimes on the auto ionizer setting. I now found out that...

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[Mizzely]

Ionizer are NOT safe. However, from reading their FAQ it does not sound like it has one.