I don't know anything about the unit, but if it's just a HEPA filter, it probably won't do much for paint odor. To get that, you would need an absorbent like activated charcoal. The smells are volatile molecules that will go right through a particulate filter. Can you open windows or ventilate in some way?
I think niner is right. I got the unit yesterday, but after a day, it has not made a dent in the odor. It looks like a good unit for removing dust, pollen, etc. from the air, but as far as covering up an existing odor in otherwise clean air, I don't think it's much good. I did not expect the HEPA filter to remove the odor, but it also has a charcol filter which should do that according to the advertisement here:
"This model also comes with a washable charcoal based activated carbon deodorization filter for the removal of odors, harmful gases, and chemicals. This air purifier covers up to 780 square feet and removes a wide variety of allergens and contaminants, including dust, pollens, dander, odors, chemical vapors and more." (http://www.rabbitair...EWPROD&ProdID=6)
Maybe it can remove pop corn and bacon smell well, but I don't think it removes paint odor or the smell coming from my carpet. I don't really smell cigar smoke actually. I think what happened is that the seller had the carpet cleaned instead of replaced and they used a detergent which was designed to cover up the smokey smell or whatever smell was there through using a stronger perfume. Anyway, I am not sure how to get rid of it short of replacing the carpet...which I really don't want to do. The carpet is fine, I just want the smell gone. If I open windows, it goes away, but always comes back just as strong once the windows are closed. Since winter is coming I will eventually have to close them all the time unless I want to pay more in heating costs. I am running the unit in turbo mode 24/7, but if after a few days, no good, then I will have to return it.
Edited by Ghostrider, 27 September 2008 - 02:37 AM.