Kevin and I have heard from countless friends how important it is to have an air purifier in the nursery, and that this item alone can cut down on airborne allergens such as dust, mildew, pollen and pet hair (our Bodie sheds a TON) to keep baby happy and healthy.
We were thrilled when Lowe’s offered to gift us with an air purifier from their new line of Idylis models to test out in the space, especially after learning that each unit contains a HEPA filter that removes up to 99.97% of airborne particles that aggravate sensitive allergies (for the nursery or any room in the house)!
The best part? They’re gifting one of these babies to a reader as well!
Our home was built in the 1930s and while we do our best to keep it in tip top shape, there’s little that we can control when it comes to old house syndrome. With a baby on the way, indoor air quality has suddenly shot to the top of the list and we’ve invested in recent updates to our ventilation system by adding a furnace and ac unit (I can’t believe we’ve been living without the beauty of heat for the past 2 1/2 years!).
The easiest update (and cheapest by far, a big thank you to Lowe’s) was adding the Idylis Small Room Air Purifier to the nursery, which sufficiently covers 194 sq ft of space and needs a filter replacement only once every 18 months (check out this neat air purifier comparison chart), and we’re so happy with it!
The size is perfect for a little nook in the nursery and the unit creates only a soft purr when on (super quite and the bit of background white noise will actually aid babe in sleeping better).
Here are all of the fancy specs:
-For rooms up to 194 square feet
-Dimensions: 24.0″ (H) x 11.9″ (W) x 10.4″ (D)
-HEPA filtration removes 99.97% of airborne particulates
-125 CADR Rating
-Convenient filter change indicator
-LED display
-Simple electronic controls
-Quiet performance
-Carbon pre-filter effectively removes odor and larger airborne particles
-Innovative flat front panel for a streamlined, easy-to-clean design
This unit isn’t built specifically for nurseries though, it’s perfect if you have killer allergies like me, pets in the house or just prefer cleaner and fresher air in any space (I’m thinking of investing in one for the office as well).
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Giveaway: Lowe’s is giving away a Small Room Air Purifier to a lucky reader (valued at $150 including tax and shipping).
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Giveaway ends Friday, January 7 at midnight PST, winner will be chosen randomly and announced the following day. Good luck!
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I have a big list of things to get done this year! First is repainting a bathroom, then on to the windowe seat that I have been wanting for a few years and hubby hasn’t got to yet, so I have decided to do it myself! Probably with the kids! That should prove to be fun!!
We are in the middle of turning a closet into a cute little office! The paint is drying right now! Thanks for all the great ideas!
Like you, we decided to tackle major renovations while I was pregnant last year! We ripped the kitchen to studs and started from scratch. World of difference!
The hubs and I just moved into new digs on New Year’s Day, and our first (and biggest) home project will be to dream up some cheap bookshelves for our oh-so-large stash of books. (Seriously, sometimes I think we work to support our book habit.) We need something cost effective and still attractive!
My last (and only project of the year) was installing new blinds on my windows in my bedroom. Hopefully the year 2011 will bring about more motivation to start (and finish) more diy projects! thanks for the inspiration, morgan!