My fellow cheapscapes,
The Xiaomi/Mi Air Purifier HEPA filters range from $80-$90 each. Non-branded ones cost $30-$40.
I obviously want to save money so I'm open to trying the non-branded. However, Mi recommends that you only use use their brand. Is this a marketing ploy or are the generic branded ones trash and/or non-compatible?
Anyone have any insights to share on their use of branded vs non-branded HEPA air filters?
I should have a deal on genuine Xiaomi air filters in a week or 2 ;)
I use non branded but they don't have an rfid chip so you have to do some magic to reset the filter life back to 100%. There are instructions on Reddit, I can't remember each step. Takes about 2-3 minutes. I am not completely sold on the quality of the cheap ones though…
Also, you can reset the original back to 100% if you want to squeeze more life out of it. Mine looked perfect when I took it out after 6 months and I just vacuumed it and put it back in for another 6 months.
Thanks for the tip! I'll check Reddit and report back
None. I breath chunky air, though I am thinking of getting a filter.
Don't fall into the media trap/hype that house plants can help filter indoor air effectively. It is all a big furphy.
References:
Live Science: https://www.livescience.com/do-indoor-plants-purify-air
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jul/19/do-hous…
Science Alert: https://www.sciencealert.com/sorry-your-potted-plants-are-no…
Have you tried cleaning the filter? Blow it out with air/vacuum, wash in soapy water and dry.
Does that work? Have you tried it?
Works for any other filter. Why not these?
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Don't they have an RFID chip in them so you can't use generic?