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Is this a safe air purifier?

BertAllen

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Looks just fine to me as it is 100% ozone free, does not use UV or Ions which produce trace amounts of measurable ozone, a harmful air pollutant.
 

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Mine is a LEVOIT, it is Ozone free has a HEPA filter is CA PROP Certified, AHAM certified, I love it so quiet you don't know its on,
 

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I 2 of the next model up, the wifi version. I like the wifi version because I it can be put on a schedule when it turns on and off. It is safe.
 

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thank you!
I have a filterless air purifier in my bedroom that has an ionizer and one in the livingroom that has a triple filtration system (includes a hepa filter) and an ionizer. I was under the impression ionizers were healthy. I bought the air filter for the livingroom when I noticed how much white dust had been collecting on Oliver's cage.
 

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I have a filterless air purifier in my bedroom that has an ionizer and one in the livingroom that has a triple filtration system (includes a hepa filter) and an ionizer. I was under the impression ionizers were healthy. I bought the air filter for the livingroom when I noticed how much white dust had been collecting on Oliver's cage.
There is controversy that large build build up of ions can be bad for birds. I don't even think you are supposed to use ionizers for small infants because it can irritate their respiratory/damage system. I just dont use them.
 

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I have a filterless air purifier in my bedroom that has an ionizer and one in the livingroom that has a triple filtration system (includes a hepa filter) and an ionizer. I was under the impression ionizers were healthy. I bought the air filter for the livingroom when I noticed how much white dust had been collecting on Oliver's cage.
Ionizers produce ozone, which can be harmful to both humans' and birds' respiratory systems. They're generally considered a no-no if you have parrots (or pets in general).

Here's a link regarding ionizers from the EPA: Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners | US EPA
 

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I have a filterless air purifier in my bedroom that has an ionizer and one in the livingroom that has a triple filtration system (includes a hepa filter) and an ionizer. I was under the impression ionizers were healthy. I bought the air filter for the livingroom when I noticed how much white dust had been collecting on Oliver's cage.
After further due diligence I will be turning off the ionizer function in the air purifier in the lovingroom. This is the air purifier I recently purchased for the livingroom which is a fre feet away from Oliver's cage.
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier with True HEPA and Eco Mode https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTKAPUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_krQ8Db7HAJA35
 
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