Can I use an air freshener or essential oils with my Instant Brands air purifier?

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The short answer is that it is not recommended to do so.

This is a common question we receive from our customers. While we understand the desire to add a pleasant scent to your home or office, using an air freshener or essential oils with your Instant Brands air purifier is not recommended.

Here's why: Our air purifiers are designed to clean the air by capturing and removing harmful particles like dust, smoke, pollen, and pet hair. When you introduce an air freshener or essential oil into the mix, it can actually interfere with the performance of the purifier. The added fragrance can clog up the filters and reduce their effectiveness over time. Additionally, some scents may contain chemicals that can be harmful when inhaled.

So what can you do if you want to add a pleasant scent to your space? Here are a few alternatives:

  1. Use natural ingredients like lemon slices, lavender flowers, or eucalyptus leaves in a bowl of water on your windowsill.
  2. Invest in a diffuser that uses water and natural essential oils to create a mist that fills the room with fragrance.
  3. Light candles made from natural ingredients like beeswax or soy wax that release subtle scents into the room as they burn.

By using these alternatives instead of an air freshener or essential oils with your Instant Brands air purifier, you'll be able to enjoy cleaner and fresher smelling air without compromising the performance of your purifier.

Instant Buying Guide

Buying an Instant Brands air purifier is straightforward. They offer a single model that comes in three sizes and two colors - White and Black. To determine the best choice for your room, simply measure the room in which you will place your air purifier.


Getting an air purifier that is designed for bigger rooms than yours will still be effective, as it will purify the air quicker.

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  • The Instant HEPA Quiet Air Purifier from the makers of Instant Pot combines a HEPA-13 filter and Plasma Ion Technology to capture and project impurities in the air, allowing for a clean home environment. It is AHAM-verified, energy-star certified and whisper quiet, making it perfect for bedrooms and offices. The filter can last up to 12 months, making it an economical choice.
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  • Relieves allergies and helps with better breathing and sleeping habits

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The Instant HEPA Quiet Air Purifier is an advanced air cleaning technology with a HEPA-13 filter that captures 99.97% of dust, pollen, smoke, mold, and other ultrafine impurities. It is AHAM-Verified to exchange 126 SQFT 5 times per hour for clean air in minutes, has an odor reducer to refresh rooms or office space and is whisper-quiet with light sensor which turns off displays and lowers noise levels. It is also Energy Star Certified for 50% energy reduction and the filter can last up to 12 months. From the makers of Instant Pot comes a brand you can trust for cleaner air and peace of mind.

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