I’ve tested large and expensive top-tier air purifiers capable of pulling every malicious molecule from the air in no time, but while these powerful purifiers and their premium HEPA filters make quick work of improving your space’s air quality, I have not been impressed by any budget models until now. Clorox stripped away all of the unneeded bells and whistles from their Medium Room Turbo Air Purifier, leaving buyers a simple, yet effective model that cleans surprisingly quickly at a fraction of the cost. Allergy sufferers and home owners who need a speedy air quality refresh will appreciate this thrifty investment.
Clorox Medium Room Turbo Air Purifier
Specifications
- Dimensions: 8.5 inches wide x 14 inches high x 8.5 inches deep.
- Recommended room size: 215 square feet.
- Max room size: 1,000 square feet.
- Smoke CADR: 138 CFM.
- Dust CADR: 144 CFM.
- Pollen CADR: 145 CFM.
- Air quality light: No.
- PM2.5 display: No.
- Auto mode: No.
- UV-C light: No.
- Filter reminder: Yes.
- Timer: Yes.
- Child lock: Yes.
- Price: $99.95.
Pros
- Surprisingly speedy at making stale air fresh.
- HEPA filter traps pet dander, dust, pollen, smoke, funky odors, mold, and mildew, as well as airborne viruses and bacteria.
- Notably affordable.
- Genuinely whisper-quiet mode.
- Turbo mode sports three timers and is extremely effective.
- Best for small to medium rooms, easy to move between spaces for small homes.
- Filters last six months to a year, fairly priced, too!
Cons
- Limited bonus features; no app control, air quality indicator light, programmable feature, etc.
Impressive Core Stats for Its Price
Let me start by saying that I would not even consider an air purifier that doesn’t utilize a HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air filter), so I’m happy to say that Clorox’s device does. It claims to remove 99.97% of pet dander, dust and dust mite waste, airborne viruses and bacteria, pollen, mold and mildew, strong odors, smog, and smoke from a space up to 1,000 square feet, so I was curious to try it out. I’ve always been a big fan of barrel-styled air purifiers that evenly pull in air from all sides at once, as opposed to strategically setting it up in a prime spot in the room, and this design works particularly well here, too.
Its three-stage HEPA filter stops larger particulate like hair and dust on its exterior, tiny matter such as bacteria and pollen within, and its innermost layer traps odors and smoke as it continuously cleans the airspace of smaller rooms up to five times in an hour. This model also sports great CADR ratings for a medium or smaller space, meaning the air purifier is particularly adept at effectively scouring smoke, pollen, and dust from the room.
CADR, or “Clean Air Delivery Rate,” measures how capable an air purifier is at removing smoke, dust, and pollen. I’m impressed at how quickly Clorox’s Medium Air Purifier works at eliminating smoke at 138 CFM (cubic feet per minute), 144 CFM for dust, and 145 CFM for pollen, respectively, for a fast and comprehensive clean.
But Does It Deliver? (Yes)
Although there isn’t a precise way to check the air quality of your small-to-medium-sized room via a color indicator or stats displayed on the air purifier itself, I had set up a pair of simple tests to see how well this little device works at freshening up my space.
First off, I set up the air purifier in a room I had purposely allowed to get a bit musty by keeping the windows shut for a month. Alongside being a prime hangout zone for my adorable cat, the air was very stale, with plenty of kitty dander in the air. After 30 minutes on turbo mode, the air felt approximately 90% crisp and clean once again. I then left it running on its minimalist whisper-quiet speed-1 mode for five more hours, and when I returned, the room’s air quality felt perfectly clean. If you, your family, or any incoming guests are allergic to animals and dust, running this affordable beast on its highest setting for 30 to 40 minutes will do near-miracles for the air quality.
My next test was another important one: Air-fried burgers are delicious, but they admittedly leave a greasy, beefy odor that lingers all day. Thankfully, the Clorox air purifier was just as adept at sweeping away the grease smell in about 30 minutes or so using its turbo mode. Who needs to take out the trash and hope that the lingering stink will dissipate in a few hours, when you can run this air purifier for half an hour? (Also, please take out your trash anyway!)
Simple, but Rock-Solid
Sure, there are much more expensive air purifiers that have bonus features like smartphone-based controls, the ability to program a cleaning schedule, and a basic on-device way to gauge the air quality at a glance, but that’s almost certainly why Clorox’s air purifier is offered at an affordable $90.
Some of the most notable features it does have include a “whisper quiet” minimal-speed cleaning mode, and the ability to turn off its light for near-silent, unobtrusive overnight bedroom cleaning, and powerful cleaning in 10, 20, and 30-minute preset turbo mode bursts. I also appreciate how simple it is to access its filter by twisting the air purifier open — some models really make you work to swap out those filters!
Clorox Medium Room Turbo Air Purifier
Who Is the Clorox Medium Room Turbo Air Purifier For?
You can easily find this air purifier online for $90 or less, making it a top pick for thrifty buyers, especially anyone who needs a speedy and dependable way to spruce up the air without the extra bells and whistles attached to pricier options. It’s a versatile pick for tackling an array of air pollutants, surprisingly efficient considering its price tag, and its simple options are all you really need for the average homeowner. Big value, small air purifier: I like it.
