When I was asked if I wanted to review a new air purifier and freshener, I immediately thought of my cats and agreed. Not only does the Febreze™ HEPA Tabletop Air Purifier continuously cleans the air of dust, pollen and pet hair, it freshens the air with Febreze™ scent. Plus, its compact size seemed like it could fit just about anywhere. Worth a try!
When the box arrived in the mail, the cats were as intrigued as I was. It took me just a couple of minutes to insert the filter and scent pack; it was up and running before the cats had even fully explored the box! It was obviously easy to use. But would it work?
I placed the air purifier on a small table in a corner of the room nearest to where the litter boxes are kept. Immediately, I could smell the subtle Febreze™ scent (Linen & Sky), and after a couple of hours the whole area was much cleaner smelling. After a couple of days, I realized that the I didn't notice any lingering cat odor in the room at all and the air seemed somehow crisper, even a tad cooler, which is truly an accomplishment in the heat of the summer!
We have had the The Febreze HEPA Tabletop Air Purifier for a couple of weeks now, and I am not only aware of the fresher smell, but also the fact that the dual-action HEPA-Type filter seems to be living up to the claim that it that traps up to 99% of airborne dust, pet dander, pollen, and allergens. According to Febreze, the HEPA-Type filter should last approximately four months, and there is a check-filter light on the system to help you keep track of that time. Filter replacements run about $15 for two.
The purifier can be run without the scent pack, which will give you the benefits of the air purifier without additional scent. I personally think the scent is subtle and very pleasant, and haven't tried the unit without it yet. Scent pack refills run about $10 for two and come in Linen & Sky or Spring & Renewal fragrances.
Overall, the Febreze HEPA Tabletop Air Purifier seems to be doing exactly what I wanted it to do: Freshening and purifying the air in and around the cats' most frequented spot in our home. In fact, a recent visitor sat in that room for quite some time before one of our cats made an appearance. The visitor said, surprised, "Oh, you have a cat?" Mission accomplished.
The Febreze HEPA Tabletop Air Purifier retails for $64.99 and can be purchased at Walmart, select CVS locations, or online at Amazon.com.
I received complimentary products and compensation for the purpose of this review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
