The Problem
You've tried it all: Sprays, filter pads, ten different kinds of litter, opening doors and windows until you have heated or cooled your neighborhood. Yet your home still suffers from COS, or Cat Odor Syndrome. Okay, we made that up. But if the drug companies can make up new syndromes we can too. And even if you don't notice it anymore, even if you clean the box twice a day, you can still tell it on your visitors' faces when they walk through the door. And sometimes life gets in the way of such a scrupulous cleaning schedule. Things lapse. You think to yourself “I sure am being punished for missing a day or two.”
The Solution
How about a solution that once and for all solves the problem? A solution that will keep that new significant other inside that door, instead of running for the hills screaming “He/she was perfect in every way but I just can't hang with cat odor”?
The Purrified Air litter box air filter employs five stage air filtration, using proven new and old technology. It is configured in a highly effective cartridge combining the right quantities and sequences of filter media.
A filter pad blocks dust from kicked-up litter from clogging later media stages and from escaping the litter box. The filter pad is treated with a chemical called catechin. It is derived from green tea. Here is what the Mitsubishi company says about the catechin used in its air conditioner pre-filters (Hey, they have a research department a tad larger than ours.):
Catechin filters get their name from a naturally occurring bioflavonoid found in green tea that has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times. Catechin — which has antiviral and antibacterial properties — is infused into every molecule of these filters, which enables them to strip the passing air of odor-causing pollutants such as to***co smoke and pet smells. An equally important benefit is that they trap and deactivate microscopic bacteria and viruses, which can diminish or prevent the spread of some diseases.
Citation: http://www.mitsubishicomfort.com/articles/air-quality/filtration/platinum-deodorizing-vs-catechin-filters-which-one-is-right-for-your-home
3-5. A proprietary blend of more than two full pounds activated carbon, zeolite and negative ion ceramic balls. Activated carbon, in the right quantity and with the right air flow through it removes almost all VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) such as those found in cat f***s and urine. Zeolite is particularly effective against the odor-causing ammonia in cat urine. Ceramic ionic balls are used because of their effectiveness in killing odor-causing bacteria in air and water.
This one-two-three-four-five-punch is able to knock out cat odor because of an always-running, ultra quiet fan. The fan is just powerful enough to capture all air in the litter box and force it through the filter cartridge and slow enough to be quiet and for foul odors to have more time to react with filter media.
The quantity of filter media and forced air is the key to the effectiveness of the Purrified Air filter. Small pads with carbon or zeolite don't work because the amounts are tiny and nothing is stopping the odor from leaving the box through other openings.
The Test
The test was conducted in a 2500 square foot home with one, indoor-only cat. The litter box was in one of four bedrooms. The cat took meals and spends most of its time in this room, according to the owner. We requested that the owner leave the litter box unattended for four days before the test to give the Purrified Air something considerable to chew on. The owner said she did so. Upon opening the door into the room the odor was strong and tested from three to four ppm at various places around the room. The reading inside the litter box was seven to eight ppm. The Purrified Air was installed and switched on. The door was closed.
One hour later, the room was retested. The nose and the meter read zero at various places around the room. The reading in the litter box varied from zero to one over a several second period. Other evidence of Purrified Air's effectiveness is that not one of our cat-owning friends and relatives who we loaned a unit for testing has returned it.
The Setup
The Purrified Air filter is designed to fit on the vast majority of covered-type litter boxes. We wanted you to be able to save a bit of money by using your own box that you like, instead of adding the cost of a proprietary litter box from us. We know that finding the right litter box for you and your cat can involve a fair amount of trial and error. When you find the right box you want to stick with it. If your litter box top has a generally flat surface and a vent, this product will work. If you have a dome-shaped top, we have an adapter to make that work. Simply remove any filter pad that may already be in the vent – if it worked you wouldn't need us – and apply filter based on supplied instructions. If you have a box with a flat top but no vent (there is at least one) you have the option of cutting a vent into the box and placing the Purrified Air filter over the vent hole. If your litter box looks like any of the below, the Purrified Air filter will work well. The unit is designed for continuous use. To be effective, it should be left on any time there may be waste in the litter box. It draws about 2.4 watts, so the cost to operate is minimal. The fan is rated for a minimum of 40,000 hours, or 4.5 years.
The Origins Story
Purrified Air is made by an American company. The plastic for the outer case, the carbon, and the zeolite are all produced in America. The electronics are from China. The catechin and the ionic balls are from various countries. The product is crafted in America by employees who are paid quite a bit more than minimum wage.
The Deal
The Purrified Air filter comes complete with a fresh, air sealed cartridge ready to go for $119.00. Basic shipping is free. Expedited shipping is available. The adapter for domed covers is $19.99. The wall-mount/table-top bracket is $14.99. A portion of each sale will be donated to the Winn Feline Foundation, a non-profit organization which has advanced feline health by supporting research and education since 1968 (winnfelinefoundation.org)
The filter media cartridge generally lasts about four to six months, maybe seven, depending on usage. Refills are at purrifiedair.com for $29.99. If you sign up for the automatic refill program you will receive a ten percent discount. Cartridges arrive in an airtight, sealed plastic bag. It will remain fresh, and uncontaminated by ambient air until you open the bag and install it in the filter. This allows you to have an extra cartridge ready to be installed without concern that it may lose potency over time.
The contents of the cartridge are all organic. To dispose of an expired cartridge, simply cut it open and place the materials in your garden, fire pit, yard waste bin, or garbage can. The cartridge shell is a recycled PVC-based plastic, the screen is fiberglass and the filter pad is polyester. Your recycler may take these items.
The Purrified Air litter box odor killer is warranted for one year from date of purchase to be free from manufacturer defects. Liability shall be limited to repair or replacement of defective parts at the manufacturer's discretion. This warranty does not cover products which become defective through neglect or misuse.
