This review is of the OION Technologies B-1000 Permanent Filter Ionic Air Purifier Pro Ionizer with UV-C Sanitizer, New (Black). The observations I make here may apply to other air purifiers that use similar technology.
Short version (TL;DR): it works very well for my purpose (eliminate cat-pee smell upstairs).
Background: we converted our upstairs guest bathroom into a cat-litter box room. We have four cats, and we're trying to minimize the inappropriate pee-ing by providing a cat-litter box on the 2nd floor (the other 4 cat-boxes are in the basement). The cats have really taken well to the upstairs cat-litter box, but the smell is a problem. If we don't deal with (empty) the box EVERY SINGLE MORNING, the accumulation of cat-urine creates a cloud of cat-pee smell that permeates the upstairs and wafts down the steps into the main floor. Doing the cat box every morning HELPS, but by night-time, well, it's not quite enough.
I tried a near-HEPA filter blower in the bathroom (where the cat box is located), but it didn't seem to help at all. Maybe a *TRUE* HEPA filter would have done the trick, but I'm a) skeptical and b) unwilling to commit to buying a rather expensive set of filters every month. So I checked around looking for air purifiers that use other (non-filtration) technology, specifically ionization.
The theory is that the electrical apparatus inside the device will put a charge on the offensive-smelling particles and then stick them onto the washable element inside the device using that electrostatic charge. This actually does work.
Many of the ionization-based air purifiers *also* claim to put ionized particles into the air of the room, gripping onto airborne particles, making them heavier and causing them to drop to the floor. I can't speak to whether that works. I am skeptical.
They also claim to make the air smell fresh, like just after a thunderstorm. There might be some truth to that, but it's a "don't care" for me. I'm looking first and foremost to neutralize the cat-urine smell upstairs.
As I said, this review is of the OION Technologies B-1000. I made the purchase based on other reviews that indicated that this unit ACTUALLY WORKS. Guess what? IT ACTUALLY WORKS!
Primary observation: the bottom line is that the OION Technologies B-1000 unit effectively reduces the cat-urine smell to ZERO. The effect is noticeable inside of a couple of hours.
The unit is located inside the guest bathroom, perched on top of the toilet tank. The cat-litter box is on the floor to one side of the toilet, in front of the sink. It's a small bathroom. The door stays open so the cats can come and go.
Limitations: if I do not clean out the cat box for more than two days, the smell will again be noticeable. The air purifier can only do so much. But as long as I keep up with the cat box, it does very well. Truth be told, I *should* clean the box every day - the clumps of pee and poo in the box *have* to be making the toilet experience unpleasant for the kitties, and I don't wish that on them. So as long as I do my part often enough, the OION Technologies B-1000 does keep up quite well. Yes, I'm repeating the name of the product rather often. I'm trying to help with searches, and cut-n-paste is my friend. Don't let that put you off.
Other observations: the power supply puts out 600 milliamps at 12 volts, so the unit can properly be called "low-power." That's 7.2 watts (figure 7.5, allowing a bit for conversion from 120VAC to 12VDC), so it's not going to break the bank from the power usage.
The built-in fan is very quiet, even on the high setting. It's *NOT* going to circulate the air in room well enough to replace a fan or air-circulation blower. It's good for eliminating cat odor. For *my* purposes, that's enough. If you want a powerful blower or fan to circulate air in a room, this is NOT what you're looking for.
The front-panel light can be turned on or off. When ON, it is a fairly bright blue light. Good night-light. I left mine ON for a week or so, but now I have it turned OFF. It's not annoying - it's in a bathroom down the hall...not going to keep us awake at night...I just don't need a night-light in that room.
Cleaning the electrostatic element: press the button on the front of the unit, and the fan will stop and the top will hinge open. Fully open the top and the handle for the charged element is right there. The element slides straight up and out. It's about ten inches long, looks like an aluminum (aluminium?) charged element built into a plastic carrier. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. Spray a bit of multipurpose cleaner on a paper towel (or similar) and wipe down the aluminum element. After days of run-time, you'll see a gray film on the element. When it comes off on your paper towel, it will be BLACK. That black stuff is the concentrated smelly particles that you didn't want to be smelling. Probably not a good idea to let it get on your skin. Anyway, wipe down the charged element, all four sides, make sure it's dry, and then slide it back down into the main unit. The charged element is "keyed" - the black plastic of the carrier has a tab built into it (at the bottom) so it can only go into the main unit one way. There are electrical contacts on the bottom of the charged element that have to be oriented correctly for the charging and ionization magic to work, so it needs to go back in correctly. When you have it oriented correctly, it will just slide right in. No effort. Close the top and when it clicks shut, the fan will come back on.
Easy to use. Easy to clean. Effective for *my* purpose.
If it doesn't fail for a few months, I'm happy. If it goes a year and then fails, I will be looking to replace it with a like unit. Probably buy several so I have enough replacements to last a long time.
Hope this all helps you make your decision.
Regards,
-- Don Davis
Update: bought the unit in May, 2019. It's now August, 2020 and the unit is still going strong. If you have one of these, just clean the element frequently and it'll serve you well.
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Product Description
Odor Removal in Occupied Spaces
An electrostatically charged metal filter traps sticky leftover smoke residue, known as thirdhand smoke.
Thirdhand smoke (THS) is a term used to describe the residue from smoke that lingers in rooms long after smoking stops and remains on our clothes after we leave a smoky place.
OION Technologies B-1000 Permanent Filter Ionic Air Purifier Pro Ionizer with UV-C Bulb
Breathe Fresh
An internal carbon filter absorbs and reduces smoke and pet odors. Replacement carbon filters are economically priced with average lifespans of 6-12 months months depending on usage.
With just 7.5W of ultra-low energy consumption and no large filters to replace, the purifier is a economical for both you and the environment. Cleans without disturbing you or those around you.
- Popular for It's Odor Removing Capabilities in Occupied Spaces
- Large Filter Simply Wipes Clean w/o Replacement Needed
- Carbon Filtration Reduces Odors
- Controllable Night Light
- UV-C Bulb
- Low Running Costs
- Whisper Quiet Fan
Large Filter Wipes Clean
The electrostatically charged metal filter remains clog-free and simply wipes clean to renew the filter's performance.
99% of air purifiers use costly HEPA filters, which thirdhand smoke easily clogs making the filter useless in 1 weeks time.
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| Unit Dimensions / Air Filters Physically Trap Airborne Particles - Coverage Area | 8" (L) x 8" (W) x 13.75" (H) | 13" (L) x 9" (W) x 11" (H) | 13.5" (L) x 9" (W) x 10.75" (H) | 10" (L) x 5.25" (W) x 7.5" (H) / 1,000 sq. ft. | 5.5" (L) x 6.5" (W) x 17" (H) / 1,000 sq. ft. | 11" (L) x 11" (W) x 22" (H) / 2,500 sq. ft. |
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| Ozone Output | 50 mg/h | 1,250 mg/h | 14,000 mg/h | 50,000 mg/h | Adjustable 150 mg/h to 40,000 mg/h | Adjustable 150 mg/h to 50,000 / 60,000 mg/h |
| Unit Dimensions | 4.75" (L) x 4.75" (W) x 1.75" (D) | 4.75" (L) x 6.75" (W) x 1.65" (H) | 7" (L) x 8" (W) x 6.5" (H) | 7" (L) x 8.5" (W) x 6.5" (H) | 8.75" (H) x 10" (W) x 7.75" (H) | Adjustable 150 mg/h to 35,000 / 40,000 mg/h |
| Maximum Timer Length | 30 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 12 Hours | 24 Hours |
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| Cycle Mode for Ongoing Auto On / Off Treatments | 5 Min On, 25 Min Off, 5 Min On.....Ongoing | 30 Min On, 10 Min Off, 30 Min On.....Ongoing | Adjustable 15 Min to 12 Hr On, 12 or 24 Hr Off, 15 Min to 12 Hr On.....Ongoing | |||
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| Sold By | OION | aCompatible Replacing | LEDIPUNDIT | Spreetail | LEDIPUNDIT |
| filter type | Ionic Air | — | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA |
| floor area | 36 square inches | — | 250 square feet | 395 square feet | 250 square feet |
| control method | touch | touch | touch | application | touch |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | ac | Corded Electric | AC |
| particle retention size | 0.01 micron | — | 0.3 micron | — | 0.3 micron |
| weight | 3.8 pounds | 1.07 pounds | 3.5 pounds | 9.5 pounds | 3.5 pounds |
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This is AMAZING. The filter was noticably dirty after just one day, I couldn't believe it. The pictures are the filter on day 3 on which I lit a candle in the house about 10ft from the purifier and look at all the soot it collected in just a couple hours! I don't think I'll ever burn a wax candle again. I washed/dried the filter and it was good as new (second pic). I am so thankful I could buy this, it brings a whole new sense of comfort to my home.
