This GermGuardian is Visually Sleek and Blends into the Room adding just the right touch of Modern but Elegant with its Straight Lines and Design. While Running, the sound is not in any way oppressive or disruptive. I keep it running both for White Noise, to Dissipate Cigarette Smoke from Friends and Family. Having Researched this Product, I feel much more Secure about My Relocating Home Interior being Cleared of Toxins, Bacteria and Cooking Snafus that could find its way in. The Protection factors this Offers without being an Albatross, the No Clutter or Clunky Design- This is a Win Win! Environmental Air Purity is at an all time need to Protect Ourselves in, along with Guests, Family and in Our Private Leisure hours. 
Totally Recommend. I actually would love to have a couple more of these to place Strategically through out Our New Abode. Love Affordably being able to bring a more Healthy Home to be Checked off My To Do List 3 
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