When I think about allergies, pollution, and dust, I typically think about being outdoors in the Spring. I never really thought that I’d be concerned about these things inside my home! How about you?

Interestingly, many allergy and asthma-sufferers avoid the outdoors in certain conditions, instead preferring to stay indoors; however, according to the EPA, indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air aggravating allergy and asthma symptoms even more.  Because most Americans do not know this fact, we would like to open the dialogue about taking steps to help improve indoor air quality and the specific benefits in having cleaner indoor air.

I was recently given the chance to join in the launching of the aer1™ filter system, a new line of portable filter technology which can be paired with the Holmes® and Bionaire® line of air purifiers. I was sent a Bionaire BPA-9700-U PERMAtech Tower Air Purifier along with some of the aer1 filters to try out in my home.

Set up was a breeze.. (see what I did there?) All I had to do was unpack everything, connect the clips to the filters, pop them into the side of the unit and plug it in to the wall. It was that easy. The unit that I have is pretty neat. It has a remote control, which can set a timer, fan speed, and power. The display is a digital screen that glows a pretty blue. The fan itself isn’t very loud. We don’t have to alter the volume of our TV to hear it over the fan. So far, I love that it’s compact, and does it’s job!

Now about the air quality in my home.  I had hoped that there would be a better way to measure it besides just how I feel, but at this point, there isn’t something affordable, that I know of, that I can measure my air. I can only say that we live in a construction area. Houses are being built all around me, including right next door. Dust is a huge factor. I have allergies, and will sneeze fairly easily. I also have a dog who hangs out both indoors and out. He’s been known to bring in pollen and other stuff on his hair and make me sneeze. Since using the Bionaire Air Purifier with the aer1 filters, I seem to be affected less by the dust. I had the unit off for a little bit, just because I forgot to turn it back on after vacuuming, and noticed my husband sneezing a lot. I turned it back on and he told me that he hasn’t been sneezing as much. It could be coincidence, but it may not be! It’s worth checking it out!

aer1 wants to give you a chance to try them out for yourself and is offering a $20 off coupon on their website! I am glad that I have more time with this unit so that I can update again after a bit longer to give you more experience… So far though, it seems like it’s doing a great job in my living room! Check it out! It just might help your family with clearing the air in your home!

* Disclosure: I was sent a Bionaire BPA-9700-U PERMAtech Tower Air Purifier along with samples of the aer1 filters for the purpose of this review. As always, opinions are 100% my own.