Product Review: Hamilton Beach True Air Plug Mount Odor Eliminator

While I strive to maintain a clean household, sometimes I wonder if it truly smells clean. You know, just because YOU think it smells clean doesn't mean visitors will feel the same way. You spend a lot of time in your own home, and you naturally get used to the smell of it. That's why, when I saw a reasonably-priced compact air freshener, I decided to buy it and give it a try. Read this Hamilton Beach True Air Plug Mount Odor Eliminator product review and find out if it really works!

Product Description
I bought my Hamilton Beach True Air Plug Mount Odor Eliminator at my local Big Lots for six dollars. This same device is also available at Amazon.com for between $15.99 and $34.99, regular prices, depending on what specific model you choose. Mine also has a built-in night light. The replacement carbon filter regularly costs $9.99, but I found that on sale on the Internet for a mere $3.99 each.

According to the package, this odor eliminator neutralizes kitchen, smoke, pet and bathroom odors- some of the worst smells in a house. The carbon filter lasts up to four months, depending on "usage and household conditions."

The unit housing is made of hard white plastic and measures approximately 6-1/2 inches long at its longest point, is 5-1/4 inches wide at its widest point, and is about 2-1/2 inches deep. It weighs about one pound. As I said, mine has a built-in night light on the top. It also has a "filter replacement" indicator on the front.

I liked the idea of this portable, plug in odor eliminator. Just plug it in, turn it on, and it would immediately go to work removing nasty odors from the air. Once I removed it from its package it was ready. So, I plugged it into a standard 120-volt wall outlet and turned it on.

The pros of the Hamilton Beach True Air Plug Mount Odor Eliminator are:

1. The carbon filter is so easy to change, a three-year-old can do it. All you do is remove the front panel, take out the existing filter, place a new filter inside and replace the panel. It's held on with two plastic clips.

2. It truly does eliminate odors from the air- see conclusion of this statement below...