Rose Cottage Ltd

I’m finally getting to the backside of a sinus infection that has been bothering me for two weeks. Nothing like nasal passages that won’t work to get you thinking about overheated air, dry air, and allergy-inducing things that can build up in your home particularly when windows and doors are closed. If you have kids, you already know how colds and bacteria can bounce back and forth – seemingly for months – not good!

I bought a steamer for my wood stove straight away. You can find some wood stove and stove steamer options here. For the two really cold (15 and 20 degree) mornings experienced here last week, I added nearly 8 cups of water in 48 hours to the steamer to combat winter dryness…just fyi…

But with my under-functioning sinuses – a lifelong struggle, it may be time to invest in a air cleaning unit. If your sinuses get into an uproar this time of year and you are worried about mold, germs, and other airborne bacteria, here are a few options to consider:

The Mold and Germ Destroying Air Purifier

Eliminates up to 100% of airborne bacteria, mold, viruses, pet dander, dust mites, and pollen without making a sound or using a filter. The device uses natural convection to silently draw airborne impurities into its patented ceramic heating chamber that instantly destroys the microorganisms with 400\u00BA F heat.

An independent laboratory confirmed that the unit destroyed 100% of bacteria and mold regardless of the microorganism’s size or level of hazardousness. The sanitized air is cooled and recirculated into the room, providing a healthier breathing environment without producing ozone or requiring you to clean or replace a costly filter. The air purifier remains cool to the touch and the heat it produces will not affect room temperature.

Here’s a handy portable unit!

The Portable Virus Eliminating Air Purifier is the air cleaner that’s smaller and lighter than a commuter cup, providing portable air purification that eliminates 99% of viruses. The device sets up unobtrusively on a desktop or fits in a car’s cup holder and emits harmless, positively charged hydrogen and oxygen ions that envelop negatively charged viruses and bacteria like H1N1 and MRSA.

The hydrogen and oxygen ions penetrate the contaminants’ membranes and destroy their DNA, rendering the microorganisms incapable of reproduction and survival. The device also neutralizes allergens, tobacco smoke, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by some paint and furnishings. The filterless device eliminates the need to clean or replace costly filters and it produces only 29 decibels of noise–about the same as a whisper. Despite its small size, the air purifier treats up to 231′ sq.

Update: January 10, 2012. I ordered one of these units. Will post a review once I’ve had the chance to do so…

Even if my sinuses functioned better than they do, living in an older house undergoing near-constant renovation releases mold and other icky stuff into the air. This is probably something I should have purchased a few years ago. Guess it’s true…what doesn’t kill you CAN make you stronger – and hopefully smarter!

Check out Hammacher Schlemmer for more air purifier options for your environment…and stay healthy!