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moneywoeslast Saturday at 8:57 PM3 repliesview on HN

live near a highway and can't afford to move, any ideas what I should do


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culilast Saturday at 9:10 PM

Air purifiers are capable of removing PM2.5. Most people can get one under $150. I found that unused second-hand ones are abundant on Craigslist, eBay, etc. Get one that doesn't have ozone. I found that the Winix's ozone runs even when turning it "off".

There are reviews online that also take into account long-term cost (including the price of the filters themselves and how often they need to be replaced).

BrtByteyesterday at 12:12 PM

Use an air purifier with a HEPA filter, ideally one rated for your room size. Keep windows closed during rush hour or heavy traffic times

hexbin010last Saturday at 9:08 PM

Air purifiers? Winix, Conway, IKEA etc