I have an Xiaomi in my living room/lounge, which, after a few years use, says it needs a new filter insert.

On Lazada there is the option of Standard, Formaldehyde, Antibacterial, HEPA and Carbon. All about the same Bht 450 price. BUT which one should I order, obviously not Formaldehyde until they decide to Mummify me!!!

Due to the poor AQI here, I would go with HEPA.

I always buy the purple one- ask chatgpt for a breakdown if you want the direction and why

14 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

I always buy the purple one- ask chatgpt for a breakdown if you want the direction and why

Thanks for your advice.

The Purple is Antibacteria. Purple Antibacterial model It is a model that focuses on filtering PM 2.5 dust, helping to fight up to 99.99% of certain bacteria, suitable for rooms with children. or have pets It can also trap dust mites and cigarette smoke.

I have quit using ChatGPT 'cos it gets too much WRONG.

1 hour ago, wil iam not said:

Thanks for your advice.

The Purple is Antibacteria. Purple Antibacterial model It is a model that focuses on filtering PM 2.5 dust, helping to fight up to 99.99% of certain bacteria, suitable for rooms with children. or have pets It can also trap dust mites and cigarette smoke.

I have quit using ChatGPT 'cos it gets too much WRONG.

You are on your way to Sanity, now that you have quit ChatGPT.

Keep on using Gemini.

It will continue to improve, while GPT is headed for the bucket.

If you are in living in an American home, or any place with a lot of plywood construction and adhesives...then...

Yes, there will probably be tons of formaldyhyde.

I used to buy the one with the black activated carbon insert.

Now, I just buy the HEPA filter sized for the xiaomi, when I see one at a good cost, if the supplier is reliable.

Otherwise, I sometimes find the filters under the real brand name xiaomi.

The problem with HEPA filters is that the fan must work harder to pull air through the HEPA filter.

In my view, the XiaoMi non-HEPA filter might work better, allowing for a greater volume of air to pass through the filter, for any given energy use.

Since I use 2 of the Smart Pro machines, not the small units, and in a bedroom, I would imagine that the air is as dust-free as possible, at least when using these consumer air purifier units.

3 hours ago, wil iam not said:

I have an Xiaomi in my living room/lounge, which, after a few years use, says it needs a new filter insert.

On Lazada there is the option of Standard, Formaldehyde, Antibacterial, HEPA and Carbon. All about the same Bht 450 price. BUT which one should I order, obviously not Formaldehyde until they decide to Mummify me!!!

I did see a YouTube video of someone cleaning his Xiaomi filter

Be aware of the fake Xiaomi filters, so if its cheap, it might be a fake one.

15 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I did see a YouTube video of someone cleaning his Xiaomi filter

You cannot clean a filter for an air purifier such as xiaomi.

You must realize how a filter works.

Dust particles will attach to the micoscopic filiments inside the filter.

Over time, these attachment sites, get used up, or filled.

Then, one must replace the filter.

You can brush the dust and stuff off the surface of the filter, quite easily.

However, this will do nothing to "clean" the filter of the particles that the filter has trapped, over time, while operating.

Of course, you could probably just take the entire Xiaomi filter, and drop it into your washing machine, I suppose.

So, if you decide to try out the washing machine method:

a. Please choose a Panasonic Thailand washing machine.

b. Please record the video.

c. Please post on YouTube.

People will post almost ANYTHING on YouTube, just for kicks/clicks.

3 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

You cannot clean a filter for an air purifier such as xiaomi.

You must realize how a filter works.

Dust particles will attach to the micoscopic filiments inside the filter.

Over time, these attachment sites, get used up, or filled.

Then, one must replace the filter.

You can brush the dust and stuff off the surface of the filter, quite easily.

However, this will do nothing to "clean" the filter of the particles that the filter has trapped, over time, while operating.

Of course, you could probably just take the entire Xiaomi filter, and drop it into your washing machine, I suppose.

So, if you decide to try out the washing machine method:

a. Please choose a Panasonic Thailand washing machine.

b. Please record the video.

c. Please post on YouTube.

People will post almost ANYTHING on YouTube, just for kicks/clicks.

You can just brush off the outside dust, and empty the air purifier, but it want do anything for the filter itself or lifespan. Some think, but really not, and it is not that expensive to buy new filters done on yearly basis or even longer if not used everyday.

Just now, Hummin said:

You can just brush off the outside dust, and empty the air purifier, but it want do anything for the filter itself or lifespan. Some think, but really not, and it is not that expensive to buy new filters done on yearly basis or even longer if not used everyday.

This is exactly what I have previous stated, above, a few mintues ago.

Still, it is gratifying to have confirmation of my opinions, as always.

17 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

You cannot clean a filter for an air purifier such as xiaomi.

You must realize how a filter works.

Dust particles will attach to the micoscopic filiments inside the filter.

Over time, these attachment sites, get used up, or filled.

Then, one must replace the filter.

You can brush the dust and stuff off the surface of the filter, quite easily.

However, this will do nothing to "clean" the filter of the particles that the filter has trapped, over time, while operating.

Of course, you could probably just take the entire Xiaomi filter, and drop it into your washing machine, I suppose.

So, if you decide to try out the washing machine method:

a. Please choose a Panasonic Thailand washing machine.

b. Please record the video.

c. Please post on YouTube.

People will post almost ANYTHING on YouTube, just for kicks/clicks.

Oh 5h1t, my washing machine is a Samsung, top loader. Will it still work?

22 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Be aware of the fake Xiaomi filters, so if its cheap, it might be a fake one.

What is CHEAP. I see on Lazada for the Bht 450 mark. Fake or not?

3 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

This is exactly what I have previous stated, above, a few mintues ago.

Still, it is gratifying to have confirmation of my opinions, as always.

Yes you did, sorry for being a copy cat,

1 minute ago, wil iam not said:

What is CHEAP. I see on Lazada for the Bht 450 mark. Fake or not?

I buy from Xiaomi shop on lazada, so better not be copy, and you can look at Lazmall, but still not guaranteed. What model you have ? I bought for my 3c, I paid 800 I think with shipping

4 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Oh 5h1t, my washing machine is a Samsung, top loader. Will it still work?

No, do not do it.

Samsung is a good machine.

This is why I suggested using a product supplied by Panasonic Thailand.

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

Yes you did, sorry for being a copy cat,

No worries.

Unlike some others I know, I, for one, always enjoy flattery.

Just now, GammaGlobulin said:

No, do not do it.

Samsung is a good machine.

This is why I suggested using a product supplied by Panasonic Thailand.

Do you mean that it will break the Panasonic one?

1 minute ago, wil iam not said:

Do you mean that it will break the Panasonic one?

If not already broken, you mean?

Just now, GammaGlobulin said:

If not already broken, you mean?

No. You said use a Panasonic as opposed to Samsung. Why please?

Or do you mean that putting the filter in it will mess it up?

Do you think a session with a Karcher car washer will work?

2 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

No. You said use a Panasonic as opposed to Samsung. Why please?

Or do you mean that putting the filter in it will mess it up?

Do you think a session with a Karcher car washer will work?

I mean that I would care far more about a Samsung product than any Panasonic Thailand product.

Filters, such as HEPA filters, cannot be cleaned.

Particulates are electrostatically stuck to the filiments of the filter.

But, just for laughs, one could make a YouTube video of some fool trying to clean one.

Then, mention this on TV.

You see?

Xiaomi recommends pulling out the filter every month to clean the dust with a vacuum as you did or whatever. I do it about every 6 months to a year :) It gets really dusty which makes it slightly less efficient or at least in my area and might find some dead critters inside. I put it in after cleaning and it functions as new even after 18-24 months. The filters are cheap but why replace if it is working fine which I verify with other pm 2.5 testers.

As Gamma stated, don't wash the hepa filter. I think some might be washable but not yours.

As for resetting, you asked in the other thread, I just hold down the power button for 10 seconds. If that doesn't work look for another button to push for 10 seconds :) The warning red light bar will turn green. Alternatively let it stay red and after a while it will eventually turn green. I just looked at mine and it is green and the app states used up. I preferred the red light - oh well.

1 hour ago, atpeace said:

I do it about every 6 months to a year :

My xiaomi filters last only about 90 days to 120 days.

REASON: I keep them running 24/7/365.

I don't mess around when it comes to keeping my air clean.

25 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I mean that I would care far more about a Samsung product than any Panasonic Thailand product.

Filters, such as HEPA filters, cannot be cleaned.

Particulates are electrostatically stuck to the filiments of the filter.

But, just for laughs, one could make a YouTube video of some fool trying to clean one.

Then, mention this on TV.

You see?

The Karcher removed a ;ot of the muck.

Off topic, but the same tool.

I am now going to use it on my roof, where over 50 pigeons have made their home. Because it is dry, the poo is just marbles of dried stuff, which falls when the weight is too much, two buckets full per day.. Sometimes a nest, shell or baby bird fall as well.

9 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

My xiaomi filters last only about 90 days to 120 days.

REASON: I keep them running 24/7/365.

I don't mess around when it comes to keeping my air clean.

Just now, wil iam not said:

The Karcher removed a ;ot of the muck.

Off topic, but the same tool.

I am now going to use it on my roof, where over 50 pigeons have made their home. Because it is dry, the poo is just marbles of dried stuff, which falls when the weight is too much, two buckets full per day.. Sometimes a nest, shell or baby bird fall as well.

I too run my Air Purifiers (not the correct word mind you), all day on in the Lounge, and from 18.00 to 6am in the bedroom. I am still living!!!!

2 hours ago, wil iam not said:

Because it is dry, the poo is just marbles

Have you ever tried shooting marbles with Pigeon Poo?

Just asking.

Pigeons are dirty birds.

Flying rats, some say.

If there is another bird flu pandemic, please do not say that I did not warn you.

The only pigeon I ever liked was Walter.

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

My xiaomi filters last only about 90 days to 120 days.

REASON: I keep them running 24/7/365.

I don't mess around when it comes to keeping my air clean.

Neither do I. I have asthma which becomes severe at times with pollution. I had to leave Chiang Mai because of the pollution. I don't run them 24/7 though and when the air is clean don't run them at all.

I have been through some hellish asthma related issues here and now with the improved enforcement of burning in my area, I have none. Healthy people can clear a good amount of pollution but Chiang Mai 1998-2015 was disgusting. Still bad I'm sure but hopefully those days are a history.

Do you clean your filters? THey don't work that well with a layer of dust restricting the Hepa filters to do their work. If mine are consistently able to keep pm2.5 under 5 then all good. Usually replace every 2 years and just because it is cheap. Replaced the last one when it was usually around 2 pm 2.5.

24 minutes ago, atpeace said:

Neither do I. I have asthma which becomes severe at times with pollution. I had to leave Chiang Mai because of the pollution. I don't run them 24/7 though and when the air is clean don't run them at all.

I have been through some hellish asthma related issues here and now with the improved enforcement of burning in my area, I have none. Healthy people can clear a good amount of pollution but Chiang Mai 1998-2015 was disgusting. Still bad I'm sure but hopefully those days are a history.

Very sorry to hear about your asthma-related bouts with Chiang Mai air pollution.

Living in China, might be even far worse.

I run my air purifiers all the time, rain or shine.

I figure, having the cleanest air, at least for me, is next to Godliness.

People who do not seem to suffer the affects of air pollution are still exposed to toxic air that slowly degrades their respiratory system.

This is an insidious problem which healthy people might ignore, mistakenly, since they do not "feel" the adverse effects, even though these effects are destroying them, from within...like a...

TROJAN HORSE.

Therefore, my best advice to everybody is DO NOT LET the Greeks get into your house, in the first place.

Or, eventually, Troy will be destroyed, and one will wind up on an oxygen tank, due to advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

I will continue to keep my air purifiers running, while I sleep, no matter what the weather might be.

I have lived in some very polluted places, Taipei being one, back in the day, and China being another.

At this very moment, I am placing an order for another two filters for the xiaomi machines.

Bt.800 to Bt.1200 per filter is a reasonable price, if one is buying retail, and as long as the product is not counterfeit.

Anyway, as I ALWAYS SAY....

This is the price you pay....

For living in Asia...

These days.

Otherwise, just head to Chappaquiddick, where the air is fine, all the time.

Or head to Gay Head.

Sleep in peace and quiet, with your windows open, and fresh air, aplenty, all the time.

Why I ever came to Asia, I never will know.

Not for the clean air....
I can assure you.

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Very sorry to hear about your asthma-related bouts with Chiang Mai air pollution.

Living in China, might be even far worse.

I run my air purifiers all the time, rain or shine.

I figure, having the cleanest air, at least for me, is next to Godliness.

People who do not seem to suffer the affects of air pollution are still exposed to toxic air that slowly degrades their respiratory system.

This is an insidious problem which healthy people might ignore, mistakenly, since they do not "feel" the adverse effects, even though these effects are destroying them, from within...like a...

TROJAN HORSE.

Therefore, my best advice to everybody is DO NOT LET the Greeks get into your house, in the first place.

Or, eventually, Troy will be destroyed, and one will wind up on an oxygen tank, due to advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

I will continue to keep my air purifiers running, while I sleep, no matter what the weather might be.

I have lived in some very polluted places, Taipei being one, back in the day, and China being another.

At this very moment, I am placing an order for another two filters for the xiaomi machines.

Bt.800 to Bt.1200 per filter is a reasonable price, if one is buying retail, and as long as the product is not counterfeit.

Anyway, as I ALWAYS SAY....

This is the price you pay....

For living in Asia...

These days.

Otherwise, just head to Chappaquiddick, where the air is fine, all the time.

Or head to Gay Head.

Sleep in peace and quiet, with your windows open, and fresh air, aplenty, all the time.

Why I ever came to Asia, I never will know.

Not for the clean air....
I can assure you.

Beware of Greeks bearing grits?

3 hours ago, tjintx said:

Beware of Greeks bearing grits?

Are you old enough to recall the famous quote from Little Bush about...the Grecians?

9 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Are you old enough to recall the famous quote from Little Bush about...the Grecians?

Beware of Grecians baring???

I think you need 2 filters at the same time.

One (first) is for dust particles and the other one is a carbon filter.

The carbon is for smells, gasses, active coal. To absorb your fart, H2S , hahaha

In my Sharp those 2 are present. HEPA and coal.

First dust filter, also protecting coal filter, as that one doesnt need to filter dust.

I can also use ion , meaning particles are positive loaded (ionized) and attach to other particles.

and then in weight fall down.

More new is also a UV-c lamp in it, which kills bacterie and viruses. Note c type, as there is an A and B as wel, all depending on wavelength light.

Also airco's can have such a light. They are not out in the open , as UV-c can harm you, exposed to it.

Weird is they are selling UV-c lights shine in the open ! Fake?, no idea.

UV-c is also used in water treatment. In "my country" , they changed from chloride to that.

As chloride can also have issues, but was the way in past.

We can drink water from the tap, instantly.

Weird is, not long ago in an area were problems with bacterie. It flabbergasted me.

Infection after UV-c lamps or didnt have them? Maybe well water, but then even why no UV-c?

Well they didnt tell, of course.