Hi @Ethan,
Thanks so much for the detailed response and the helpful resources! It’s great to hear about HouseFresh – an unbiased review site is exactly what I need. The Levoit Vital 200S sounds promising for the living area, and I appreciate the insight into CR boxes as well.
To give you a better idea of my situation, I have an Airthings View Plus, which I’ve been moving around the house for about a year. While my average indoor PM2.5 concentrations are generally good (below 10 µg/m³), I’d like to bring them down further. Wildfire smoke concern is also a big driver, as we do get affected some years.
I’m also wondering about VOCs. While my monitor suggests they aren’t a major issue for me, I’m still interested in whether a carbon filter would be a worthwhile addition for an air purifier. I’ve read about the caveats with VOC monitoring, but having some level of VOC filtration could be worthwhile, especially given the wildfire smoke.
The main living area (joint living room/lounge) is approximately 40 square meters, with no door between them. The bedrooms are standard sizes and would likely be fine with a smaller, portable unit.
So, my main question for you now is: although reducing PM2.5 is my biggest concern, do you think a VOC (carbon) filter is worth it for me?
Thanks in advance!