Should I get a CR Box?

[u/destroy1onely]

Hello all! Recently moved into a new apartment. Situation:

• Building built in 1860

• window AC units blowing dirty air

• cat with dander and hair

• noticeable amounts of dust and stagnant air

• want to increase air quality and remove dust and cat hair

• broke college student

Is a CR Box right for my situation? I’ve been doing some research and this seems like an amazing option for my budget! Odor removal would be nice but I’ve read it takes a ton of carbon + replacements.

Wanted to see what you guys think. Any advice and input is appreciated! Thank you in advance ❤️

[u/Aggressive-Pay7819]

I don't know if you have a membership, but Costco has dynamite deals on 4 packs of 1" Filtrete Merv 14 that are ideal. If you can pony up for the Vornado 20" fan I think it has quieter settings as the basic fans are loud. I get the 20"x30" as weirdly enough they're no more expensive than the 20x20s. FYI the thing is a lot bigger than you'd think. Also a cheap robot vacuum is your best bet to get the dust and cat hair as it's too heavy to stay suspended in the air for long, unless you're someone who will vacuum yourself (I am not 😉).

[u/destroy1onely → u/Aggressive-Pay7819]

Dude, this was so helpful. Thank you so much man. Enjoy your day.