Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 0:29:45 GMT -5
I found this video on youtube and decided to give it a go, since I'd heard a few other people on various forums use this method. I would absolutely suggest this, and I've only been using it for about six hours!
If you can't load the video or want a short breakdown:
Buy a 20x20 inch box fan (about 17$ at Lowes), and a 20x20 inch filter with a ranking of 12 or higher on the MERV scale. It tells you on the box, and they tend to be about 8-10$ at Wal-Marts and Home Depot. Here's one that's a bit more pricey but it also strongly filters bacteria, it'd be great for large mice or rat colonies. Take some duct tape and tape the edges onto the back of the fan, plug it in.
The video shows the decrease of general grossness in the air by 90% using this method, and everyone I've talked to who has used it reported that their animals seemed to be healthier (less respiratory issues), and that they themselves could tell the difference.
I have very poor functioning lungs, and setting up one in my room has not only completely eliminated any slight smell, but I actually am able to breathe much more clearly than normal!
I'd really recommend it, especially if you keep mice or rats or other particularly smelly animals. Can't think of any other pets that might be labeled as stinky, but I'm sure there are.
If you can't load the video or want a short breakdown:
Buy a 20x20 inch box fan (about 17$ at Lowes), and a 20x20 inch filter with a ranking of 12 or higher on the MERV scale. It tells you on the box, and they tend to be about 8-10$ at Wal-Marts and Home Depot. Here's one that's a bit more pricey but it also strongly filters bacteria, it'd be great for large mice or rat colonies. Take some duct tape and tape the edges onto the back of the fan, plug it in.
The video shows the decrease of general grossness in the air by 90% using this method, and everyone I've talked to who has used it reported that their animals seemed to be healthier (less respiratory issues), and that they themselves could tell the difference.
I have very poor functioning lungs, and setting up one in my room has not only completely eliminated any slight smell, but I actually am able to breathe much more clearly than normal!
I'd really recommend it, especially if you keep mice or rats or other particularly smelly animals. Can't think of any other pets that might be labeled as stinky, but I'm sure there are.
And in the warmer months I get by leaving the whole apartment open. However -13°c not window open weather. I will have to make a few of these & give it a try. I have a air purifier, but I don't find it works that well 