Whatever I say about this particular device is an understatement.
BRIEFLY
This is a device that has literally changed my life regarding the allergy I had. It works flawlessly 24/7, completely eliminating the allergy symptoms that had plagued me for years and were not resolved even with surgery.
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Since 2020, when I returned to Larissa from Volos where I was studying, I started having a crazy allergy to the point where I would sneeze comfortably 50 times a day. I even strained my back from all the sneezing. My nose was permanently stuffed to the point where I couldn't breathe at all, and at night I would constantly wake up due to congestion. This had a huge impact on my sleep quality and how rested I felt the next day. I went to allergists, did all the necessary tests with drops on my hands, and blood tests where it turned out that I ultimately did not have an allergy to any substance. The tests were done multiple times with various doctors and testing centers. I bought another mattress thinking I might have a problem with dust mites because I would wake up worse in the mornings. I got special vacuums that clean dust mites from beds and sofas. Nothing worked. I was encouraged to look at my septum as a possible cause, which indeed was very crooked. I decided to have surgery in March 2023 to correct it, along with cauterization of the turbinates. In the first few days, I noticed a huge difference in my breathing quality, but after 15-20 days post-surgery, my nose started getting stuffy again and I was sneezing at the same level as before. Gradually, day by day, I got worse until I reached the level I was at before. I had literally lost all hope and thought that this was how I would have to learn to live from now on.
In March 2024, a colleague bought a Xiaomi air purifier and mentioned that she noticed a small but noticeable difference regarding her allergy. I didn’t need to hear anything else. I researched it and bought the Winix Zero Pro the same day, which seems to have some of the best filters on the market. I also live in a 78m2 house, so I wanted something powerful. From the first day, it seemed like I noticed a difference, but I thought it was a placebo effect. On the second day, the difference was noticeable without any doubt. By the third day, the difference was chaotic. Until we reach the fourth day. From the fourth day onwards, I had a streak of 32 days with ZERO sneezes and my nose was clearer than ever. Combined with the surgery I had for my septum, I was taking the best breaths of my life. I know how I sound, but guys, I’m not exaggerating at all. We’re talking about a life-changing experience. My sleep quality is at another level, and I have the measurements from the Garmin Fenix 7X to confirm it. I wake up much more rested and with more enthusiasm for everything. Since May, I sneeze 1-2 times every 4-5 days. To the extent that it’s completely normal and doesn’t cause me any issues. My nose continues to be crystal clear all this time. I believe I have found my cure. Here, I should point out that I work remotely from home, so I spend several hours of the day at home, and therefore the purifier does a lot of work for me. I want to mention the first time I cleaned it after two weeks of use. I took out the first filter on the balcony and shook it against the railings. SHOCK. It didn’t look like a filter. We’re talking about full dust that almost completely covered it. From the next cleanings, it produces much less because it seems to have cleaned the atmosphere.
As for the operation, I keep it permanently on a safety power strip from APC, in Auto mode. I only turn it off every 2 weeks briefly just to clean it. There are guides on the internet for that. Most of the time it operates on Low, where in the space it is, it is not heard. Once it goes up to Medium and above, it makes a bit of noise but not annoying. However, all of this is secondary for me compared to the work it does. At night, it automatically goes into Sleep mode, where it is completely silent. Especially with the earplugs that I always put in at night. Finally, I have noticed a significant difference in dusting at home.
In about 6 months from now, I will need to change the filters at a cost of around 90 euros. Expensive, yes, but given the change I have seen, I wouldn't think about it for a second. I know there may be cheaper compatible ones, but from the start, I ended up with the Winix Zero Pro due to the quality of the filters. I am not going to sacrifice that quality for a few euros. It is a device that is made to literally do one job, so let it do it properly with the original filters.