Not good for odors, may be good for germs
I've used this product for a little under a year now.<br /><br />I purchased it for the bathroom and tested it for cat litter. I haven't noticed anything different at all with the smells. It does move the air, but I have no idea (like everyone else) if the light is actually doing anything.<br /><br />It may be killing germs, but the smells are still there.<br />You have to leave this plugged in to work. It is loud for me. Sounds like a blow dryer on low. Some people like it as white noise, I don't.<br /><br />The only thing I found that effectively eliminates odors is the fresh wave crystal gels.<br />The replacement bulbs are pretty expensive as well.<br /><br />This $40 purchase, plus electricity, plus replacement bulb after one year will run you around $100 every year.<br /><br />I bought this based on some highly rated reviews, but many of the reviewers seem very suspicious after a closer look. They have only one or two reviews and rate the different models of germ guardian really high. Then another product they rate low. I wonder if they are paid reviewers.<br /><br />Knowing the total cost, questionable reviews and uncertain effectiveness, I would not buy again and would not recommend it to anyone.
Rating: 2 stars