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GermGuardian GG1000 Small Air Purifier, Pluggable UVC Air Sanitizer, Room Deodorizer, Kills Germs, Freshens Air, Reduces Odors from Pets, Mold, Smoking, Cooking, Laundry, Germ Guardian Air Purifier
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Color | White |
Brand | Guardian Technologies |
Product Dimensions | 4"D x 3"W x 7.5"H |
Floor Area | 50 Square Feet |
Particle Retention Size | 0.03 Micron |
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About this item
- PLUGGABLE AIR SANITIZER - Provides cleaner air and helps reduce airborne germs and reduce household odors caused by bacteria, pets, and cooking fumes
- COMPACT DESIGN - This 7-inch wall-pluggable sanitizer is perfect for the kitchen, litter box room, bathroom, or childrens' room
- REDUCES ODORS - Reduce unwanted odors from pets, smoke, cooking fumes, and more
- KILLS GERMS - UV-C light helps kill airborne viruses such as influenza, staph, rhinovirus, and works with Titanium Dioxide to reduce volatile organic compounds
- NO FILTER REPLACEMENT - Only a single GermGuardian UV-C light bulb (model LB1000) needs to be replaced every 10-12 months depending on use
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GermGuardian GG1000 Pluggable UV-C Air Sanitizer & Deodorizer
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Fits Neatly In Small Spaces Measures a compact 7.5 inches tall and conveniently plugs into any 120V socket. |
UV-C You Later Germs UV-C light technology helps reduce germs, viruses and bacteria. |
Oh Smell No! When dirty air hits the light, it takes on a whole new level of refreshed, releasing cleaner, fresher air back into the room. |
Breathe Easy From the Nursery to the Mudroom, Bathroom to the Basement, an Air of Confidence allows you to breathe a deep, clean sigh of satisfaction. |
GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Sanitizer & Deodorizer | GermGuardian LB1000 Pluggable Air Purifier UV-C Replacement Bulb | GermGuardian Elite Pluggable UV-C Air Sanitizer & Deodorizer, White | |
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Model | GG1000CA | LB1000 | GG1100W |
Primary Filter Type | UV-C | UV-C | UV-C |
Filter Description | 3.5 Watt bulb with the power of UV-C. UV-C light helps reduce airborne bacteria and viruses. | 3.5 Watt bulb with the power of UV-C. UV-C light helps reduce airborne bacteria and viruses. | 3.5 Watt bulb with the power of UV-C. UV-C light helps reduce airborne bacteria and viruses. |
Product Description
Germs beware! The GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Sanitizer and Deodorizer provides your home with fresher, cleaner air. UV-C light helps reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, and works with Titanium Dioxide to reduce volatile organic compounds. *Tested with Staphylococcus Albus, and Escherichia Coli, Aspergillus Niger, and Phi-X174. It's easy to operate and requires no set up or assembly. Its sleek and compact design is ideal for small spaces. Just plug it in to a wall socket to kill bacteria and fight odors mildew, pet areas and more. Ideal for small rooms such as bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4 x 3 x 7.48 inches; 11.2 ounces
- Item model number : GG1000
- Date First Available : October 2, 2003
- Manufacturer : GermGuardian
- ASIN : B000G2BESO
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #101,726 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
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Price Per Unit | $39.99 / Count | — | — | $44.97 / Count | — |
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Noise level | 3.7 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
For small spaces | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 4.6 | — |
Odor elimination | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.3 | — |
Easy to use | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 3.5 | — | — | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Pur Theory | Amazon.com |
filter type | UV Light | HEPA | UV Light | HEPA | Washable Pre-Filter & HEPA Filter & High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter |
floor area | 50 square feet | 50 square feet | 50 square feet | — | 1110 square feet |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | application |
power source | Electric | ac | Electric | Ac/dc | ac |
particle retention size | 0.03 micron | 0 micron | — | — | 0.3 micrometer |
noise level | 0 decibels | 0 decibels | 0 decibels | 35 decibels | 23 decibels |
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Customers like the quality, smell and air quality of the air purifier. For example, they mention it works well in single rooms and small spaces, it takes the smell in the air out and makes the air they breath fresher. Customers are also impresseded with the allergy relief. That said, opinions are mixed on noise, size, value, and brightness.
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Customers like the quality of the product. They say it works well, is easy to use, and has helped greatly. Customers also mention that it works equally well in either position.
"...It works equally well in either position and its handy for when there is something above the plug-in preventing you from plugging it in right side..." Read more
"...It works well and is quiet, though I do still unplug it at night to avoid the noise throughout the night...." Read more
"...Definitely impressed that it has lasted so long, and it does an awesome job at keeping odor down around our pet's beds." Read more
"...This is also why this likely will only work in a small room or area (less than 500sqft I would guess)...." Read more
Customers like the smell of the air freshener. They say it takes the smell in the air out, making the air cleaner and fresher. Some mention that it reduces or eliminates pollen.
"...dogs hang out the most and the next day was a VERY noticeable difference in the air quality. A tad louder than expected, but well worth the price." Read more
"...impressed that it has lasted so long, and it does an awesome job at keeping odor down around our pet's beds." Read more
"...Ozone removes odors very effectively but neutralizing the containment through oxidation...." Read more
"...Bottom line, excellent air quality, performance and design! Great value for a fair price." Read more
Customers like the air quality of the product. They say it does a good job of cleaning the air, killing germs, and purifying it. They also say it reduces or eliminates pollen or dust in the air. Customers also mention that it's a pretty good air purifier for their laundry room, and that it sterilizes 465 cubic feet of air per hour.
"...it processes the air in the room more efficiently and takes less time to clean the air column in the room...." Read more
"...In addition, oxidation also kills many bacterias and some viruses not just in the air but any surfaces the treated air comes in contact with...." Read more
"These Germguardian air purifiers do an excellent job. I even travel with one, over the road. They could be quieter...." Read more
"...the one I had been using since August, as I noticed, it was getting dusty vents...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the air purifier. Some mention that it takes up very little space, is great for small spaces, and plugs right into an outlet. However, others say that it's much larger than they thought, and is difficult to put on the wall.
"...They take up zero floor space so that makes them better than most air purifiers right there...." Read more
"This is great for small spaces. It worked well for about a year and a half then it started making a really loud noise so I just trashed it...." Read more
"...This thing is small, so I think for people to expect it to help with odors in an entire room is a little unrealistic...." Read more
"...So here’s the truth, it plugs into any outlet and it’s rather large - like bigger (length-wise) then a newer cell phone...." Read more
Customers have reported that the air filter has provided remarkable allergy relief. They say it has done wonders for their sinuses and allergies, and their asthma is less reactive. Customers also say that they are not coughing or sneezing at work, and have noticed a significant improvement in breathing and overall health since starting to use the air cleaner.
"...A lot of people mention the fan dying but none of mine have died; I have 3 of them!..." Read more
"...Got one of these. In an hour the doggy smell was gone - and no more allergies...." Read more
"...had it plugged in all day and for the first time at work, I’m not coughing or sneezing...." Read more
"...No sinus problems ever since. Her family even bought four more of them and installed them throughout the house!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the air purifier. Some mention that the fan sound is gentle white noise, while others say that it makes a lot of noise. The tank has a silent mode that makes it even quieter. However, some customers feel the product is quite noisy and feels expensive for what it offers. They mention that they can hear the fan running rather loudly all the time, especially when they are sleeping.
"...Though it makes the unit make a little noise, it's better than the passive UV filters since it processes the air in the room more efficiently and..." Read more
"...It works well and is quiet, though I do still unplug it at night to avoid the noise throughout the night...." Read more
"...replacing the whole device now in 2023 because the bearing are making a lot of noise...." Read more
"...Neither of the air purifiers make much noise, and the tank has a silent mode, which makes it even quieter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention that it's inexpensive and worth every penny. They also say it'll save them a bunch of money. However, other customers feel the product is noisy and feels expensive for what it offers.
"...A tad louder than expected, but well worth the price." Read more
"...They are quite noisy and feel expensive for what it offers...." Read more
"...The replacement bulbs are available at Amazon at a very reasonable price. I have not purchased one yet...." Read more
"...You’ll see what I mean! It’s a bit pricey, but for the convenience and the size (way less bulkier than standard devices) I highly recommend...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the product. Some mention that it provides a mild night light, while others say that it's too bright to keep on in a bedroom.
"...The blue light makes a great soothing nightlight, and I don't like nighlights, so this is a compliment!..." Read more
"...Worse, it's WAY too bright to keep on in a bedroom. I immediately put black tape on it so I could sleep...then hid it in a box!..." Read more
"...First, it does use a UV light and could potentially eliminate some of the *CAUSES* of odors like certain bacteria by k killing germs in any air that..." Read more
"...in fact it was like a soft white noise that was soothing; the light was no issue for me either and could probably be taped over if needed...." Read more
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It does make a bit of noise due to the impeller fan inside the unit. This noise is very quiet when you first get it, but gets louder and more high pitched when the unit is about to quit working. But, usually, you can make it work again by buying just the inside bulb from the manufacturer's website and replacing that part. You can tell when it is about to go out also by the light on the front. It is usually blue but sometimes turns orange when it needs a new bulb. The bulbs last for 12 months to two years, sometimes even three depending on how much you keep it plugged in and on how dirty your air is. The unit uses about 6 watts per hour so it's pretty energy efficient.
It seems to really help, especially with airborne mold. I've had farmers lung or lung infections before I started using air purifiers like this so I tend to be rather sensitive to mold. Now that I'm using these, I've noticed that I have far less trouble with mold in my lungs. It also helps get rid of that musty smell that some places have (which is due to mold). My wife's classroom used to smell musty and she and the kids would have the sniffles often, even when they didn't have the flu but not anymore now that she's got one of these in her room.
As for odor reduction, I can't say that it really does a lot. It kind of depends on how strong the odor is and whether the thing that is producing the odor is still present after a while. If something makes a strong odor but is then removed, it does seem to make the smell go away sooner. If the item that is making the odor stays in the room, these things can't keep up with it. It doesn't release any smells of its own, so it won't mask the bad odor with anything like an air freshener does. If you do use air fresheners though, I recommend keeping the air freshener and this Germ Guardian as far apart as you can because I'd imagine that making the Germ Guardian try to clean the particles of air freshener chemical out of the air will wear the Germ Guardian out faster.
The best part is that it uses blue light technology to kill mold and germs with ultraviolet light rather than ozone production. Air purifiers that use ozone production actually wind up contributing to indoor air pollution and can make you just as sick as the stuff you are trying to clean out of the air. I've tried ozone producing air purifiers in the past, and they gave me terrible headaches. I don't have that problem with the Germ Guardian.
If you notice in a lot of restaurants and hospitals, this UV light technology is used there as well. With the Germ Guardian, the fan draws air towards the bottom of the unit, flows it past the UV light and back out the top of the unit. Though it makes the unit make a little noise, it's better than the passive UV filters since it processes the air in the room more efficiently and takes less time to clean the air column in the room. If you use it in conjunction with a fan (either on the ceiling or floor) it can work even faster, especially if it is a floor fan and you can blow the room's air towards the unit. This is especially helpful in rooms that are approaching the upper limit of the unit's capacity which I think is something like 50 - 70 square feet.
Original review - 9/13/14 - I've just ordered (3) of these units from Amazon for my own home so can't speak for the build quality of these units (yet), but work with UVc enough in large-scale commercial applications to know how the process works.
UVc works by converting some Oxygen (O2) molecules into Ozone (O3). Ozone has a very short life span, quickly reverting back to O2 when it comes into contact with a contaminant, but yet is also nature's most effective sanitizer. The process to create ozone is the same as you experience in lightning storms with the crisp smell when electricity is applied to the surrounding air.
Ozone removes odors very effectively but neutralizing the containment through oxidation. In addition, oxidation also kills many bacterias and some viruses not just in the air but any surfaces the treated air comes in contact with. It's like bleach but without the chemical smells and dangerous spills. This is why hospitals like this technology so much. The point to remember is ozone does NOT remove particles in the air, but those particles certainly are clean ones.
The low fan speed being reported is due the fact that applying an electrical charge to oxygen atoms takes some time, relatively speaking. You can't do this with a high volume of air across a single bulb thus the need for a slower speed of air movement. But the low speed air that does come out, will surely cleanse the air and surfaces it comes in contact with. This is also why this likely will only work in a small room or area (less than 500sqft I would guess). You would need more/larger bulbs with larger surfaces areas exposed in the air chamber to do larger volumes of air.
The UV-C light works in the 185nm and/or 254nm wavelength and is harmful if exposed, which is why the bulbs are sealed from direct view. Seriously, don't open the unit up and try to get it to work "better". There likely are safeguards to prevent this.
I'll follow up this review once I've had a chance to use the units myself.
**UPDATE - 10/2/2014**
I bought (3) and returned (2) after trying these units out (I never opened the other 2). I've also downgraded to 3 stars from 5 for the following reasons:
- Yes, this unit is loud. I tried it in kitchen and the hard surfaces (granite) just seemed to project the fan noise throughout the house. I've since demoted this to bathroom and it's still very loud even with door closed.
- Having tried it in kitchen and bath, it doesn't seem very effective. I found no discernible difference in letting this unit work versus time taken through natural dissipation of cooking/odors
- As mentioned in my original review, ozone is what removes odors through the use of UVc light. I see the product description and the packaging mention this unit produces no ozone. A quick visit to the manufacturer's website says the UVc light penetrates thin-walled viruses and bacteria altering the DNA. I can't speak for this method, so I have to assume the time exposed and the power generating the UVc light isn't sufficient enough to create the ozone. I see this as a reduction in effectiveness compared to my experiences with commercial applications of UVc. Granted, you don't want accumulated quantities of ozone confined in an indoor space and this product prevents that.
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