Rainbow Rainmate Review - "Air Purifier" - Is it worth it?

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @HouseFresh
    @HouseFresh  6 місяців тому

    Hello again, just to thank you for being here. If you have any comments or questions about any of the air purifiers we have tested, Leave me a Comment 👇 and we can answer your questions 🙂. Thanks again
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    • @tommlincoln5901
      @tommlincoln5901 2 місяці тому

      At the Oregon State fair this week this company had a booth set up... it seemed rather hokey to me.
      They had a jar set up with cash for you to guess ... guess what I won a system 😅, myself and 24 others
      Seems they gave away 25 a day which speaks to just how cheap these machines must be.
      The rep at the fair told us it does pull particles from the air and after a few months the water would get dirty - sooner with animals in home... so he was selling it as a air purifier

  • @lwray0311
    @lwray0311 4 місяці тому +4

    I'd like to see a tissue test of the intake air pulling the tissue against it. Just to see if it actually pulls the air in at all.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  4 місяці тому +1

      Good idea will film this soon!

  • @lauren4492
    @lauren4492 7 місяців тому +2

    During their pitch, they specifically said it's not an air filter. The vacuum itself is a filter. This thing is a "purifier." It doesn't suck in the air from the room. They said it works because the moving water puts negative ions into the air, which bind with dust particles and make them fall to the ground so you're not breathing them, or something like that. Idk if any of that is legit, and I couldn't tell that it was making any kind of difference.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  7 місяців тому

      Interesting I wonder if they are concerned about it legal issues which makes sense. It definitely sucks air in but either way we saw not significant improvement to air quality.
      Did you get the vacuum?

    • @lauren4492
      @lauren4492 7 місяців тому +2

      @@HouseFresh I got a knock off brand of the vacuum called Sirena

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  7 місяців тому +1

      @@lauren4492nice , $4k seems a lot to pay for any vacuum cleaner! 😅

    • @WJCTechyman
      @WJCTechyman 4 місяці тому

      @@HouseFresh Until you learn that the Sirena isn't really as serviceable as any Rainbow. I can buy individual components for the motor for my Rainbow vacuums that aren't available for the Sirena which requires replacing the motor as an assembly since they are not serviceable. Also, the Sirena doesn't have any proof to say it will last even the ten years on the motor warranty but Rexair has the reputation that the average lifespan of a Rainbow is 30 or more years.
      The newer machines have an even longer life expectancy with the switched reluctance motors. The Sirena's HEPA is also quite a bit smaller area-wise even compared to my E2 Black. I know this because I have taken apart my Rainbows to service them. Also, the Rainbow does more than the Sirena as it has a variety of attachments to do both wet and dry cleaning.
      The Sirena, on the other hand can pick up water. That's it. There is no carpet extractor, floor washer or spot and upholstery cleaner options for the Sirena. The Rainbow has these as well as the option to have a true electrically powered mini power nozzle giving you full airflow while the Sirena uses a performance-robbing turbine for this task. The Rainbow is just built better overall, even the SRX is compared to the Sirena or similar machines using the same motor like the Prolux CTX, ProAqua and Quantum Vac, both the canister and the crappier upright.

  • @ellenhofer3343
    @ellenhofer3343 2 місяці тому

    I got one of these free for attending a friend's demo. I haven't been imoressed with it. Even with a few drops of the free bottle of fragrance the person threw in, I never smell it
    I bought the Rainbow vac because while my 1974 model was still working well, I wanted the new one for the HEPA filter.
    Along with this 'air purifier', I was given the carpet shampoo attachment (its incredible!!) and another attachment I haven't tried.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  2 місяці тому +1

      I heard similar things from many people that the "air cleaner" doesn't do much but the vac is great. I just don't think I could spend the $4k they ask for it - seems a lot for just a vaccum.

  • @Caxel108
    @Caxel108 4 місяці тому +1

    I've always been surprised by the low CADR rating of the SRX when tested by AHAM, because the SRX is said to be able to cover up to 3000sqft in 2 hours. I'm not sure what mode AHAM tested the SRX on whether it was on speed 2 (maintenance mode, the standard operating mode) or speed 4 (hurricane mode) because speed 4 is loud and the air blows out pretty hard and fast.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  4 місяці тому

      I read that all AHAM tests are done at full speed - one of the downsides and some brands will have really high dB to get higher score.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  4 місяці тому

      Will be keen to test the SRX eventually but not got the funds at the moment.

    • @Caxel108
      @Caxel108 4 місяці тому

      @@HouseFresh ahhh good to know

  • @Caxel108
    @Caxel108 4 місяці тому +1

    Thats actually an older version of the Rainmate, but still pretty similar to the new one. I imagine they probably function the same. But the new one is said to be a 5 in 1 machine that can cover up to 200 sqft
    1. An Air purifier, 2. Aromatizer 3. Sound Machine 4. Vaporizer (eucalyptus oil) 5. Night light.
    I can send you a newer rainmate if you'd like to see if theres a difference.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  4 місяці тому

      Interesting , I always like to pay for devices so let me know if that possible danny@housefresh.com

  • @KQDYMagallaz
    @KQDYMagallaz 6 місяців тому +4

    I have had 3 Rainbows over the last 35 years, but funny enough, never was given the Rain Mate, whyyyy. :(

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  6 місяців тому +2

      You need get hold of your rep, they must be able to give you once if you have had so many of Rainbow vaccums! If you really want I can send you ours when we finish testing - are you based in the US?

    • @KQDYMagallaz
      @KQDYMagallaz 6 місяців тому +1

      @@HouseFresh Im in Canada, I LOVEEEEEE my rainbows, Ive been rainbowing since I was 6 years old. I cant live without my rainbow but funny enough they have never gifted us the rain mates, I love the scent of them

    • @WJCTechyman
      @WJCTechyman 4 місяці тому

      @@KQDYMagallaz I grew up with one myself that my parents bought back in the mid-80s when I was still a baby. This was before Rexair started putting HEPA filters on them and really, they worked just fine. I currently have one like that machine (D4) as well as the precursor to the machine he talked about here, the E2 Black, probably the best model they have come out with that I have used and own and the older D4 that I grew up with is a fairly durable unit as well that many say is the creme de la creme of Rexair ingenuity. Of the appliances we bought, I am a Rainbow fan and a Honda mower fan as well so I still own those brands because of the excellence in what they promise and do.

  • @potatos_are_real
    @potatos_are_real 5 місяців тому +3

    True. I don't even know how it really works, the "In and Out" of the air is kinda questionable to me.🙄 😳

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  5 місяців тому

      I read comments that say the warty gets dirty eventually so must be doing something but I wouldn't want to use it if my air had tiny particles I wanted to remove.

    • @WJCTechyman
      @WJCTechyman 4 місяці тому

      @@HouseFresh What is in your house that would constitute removing things an air purifier can (but ultimately can't) clean out that your vacuum can't? If you are concerned about that your house was not built properly and should be inspected. Between the Rainbow (or high efficiency particulate vacuum) and your central HVAC filter you have everything you need to live an incredibly long life. Your house is a house, not the clean room for fabricating fine electronic circuits.

    • @The-Milky-Way--they-it
      @The-Milky-Way--they-it 2 місяці тому

      @@WJCTechymanhi~! I have a condition called POTS that, along with being completely debilitating (I am currently unable to work and need a caregiver, but luckily my mom is able to take care of me so I just live with my parents), is also very reactive to outside conditions. I am autistic and as anyone with autism knows, that almost always comes with a million different sensitivities, and I have several allergies as well. As I’m writing this, my eyes are absolutely burning from multiple different factors, mostly scented products and other allergens in my home, though also from the paper towels I use, as the brand I used to use reformulated or something and I haven’t found another brand that doesn’t irritate my eyes yet. My honeywell filter is sitting in the corner of my room, turned off, because even on its lowest setting it’s annoyingly loud, and requires me or my mom to physically go over to it and turn it on, which I can’t always do, and she can’t come turn it up, down, off and on for me all day as I try to balance the grating on my ears with the benefits it provides. Finding an air purifier that works for me is one of several goals I have to improve my health. However, you’re right about one thing-I’m not going to die if I don’t find a good air purifier. POTS, even moderate to severe POTS like I have, is not a life-threatening condition on its own. My allergies are non-anaphylactic, so they are not life-threatening, either, and, despite what Autism Speaks may have you believe, my autism isn’t gonna be the thing that does me in. I simply have a lower quality of life than many people because of my disabilities and would like to improve that! And I think it’s perfectly fine for anyone to want to improve their quality of life, even if they don’t have some debilitating chronic condition that makes just existing in a house where people use laundry detergent set fire to their eyes, and make every part of their skin itchy and tingly. For people who do want that, HouseFresh is INCREDIBLY helpful!!
      Also, sometimes people don’t want their homes to smell like the devil’s buttcheeks just because they smoke the devil’s lettuce, so there’s that use case, too, lol

  • @HuntzerH_123
    @HuntzerH_123 2 місяці тому +2

    I always thought this was a humidifier, some people say it’s horrible as an air purifier but it somehow works as a humidifier

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  2 місяці тому

      It might be able to humidify, but would expect a humidifier would do a better job and cost less.

    • @HuntzerH_123
      @HuntzerH_123 2 місяці тому

      @@HouseFresh Yes, good point.

    • @ellenhofer3343
      @ellenhofer3343 2 місяці тому

      ​@HouseFresh
      Mine was free, regardless of whether I bought the vac or not. It was a guft just for sitting and listening.

  • @adwil13
    @adwil13 3 місяці тому

    Hi HouseFresh, I recently got that "air purifier" and got here to check if your review matches my conclusions from using it and it does. It doesn't purify air at all, doesn't humidify it either and it's so loud that my wall mounted AC unit is unhearable while it's working. Peace of ugly plastic imho :)
    I can see only 1 flaw in your review process, theoretically you put waaaay to much water in it, max is around 1 liter (or up to line on transparent base), but I doubt that it had any impact on the results.
    Keep up the good work!

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  3 місяці тому

      Thanks and a shame that we both came to the same conclusion. But glad that you found my review matches your experience. Will test again with less water but I think you’re right and it won’t make much of a difference.

    • @ellenhofer3343
      @ellenhofer3343 2 місяці тому

      I dont see a 'line'. Just a place where the bowl sort of bends

  • @Keithmonnelly
    @Keithmonnelly 7 місяців тому +1

    Great review again looking forward to future videos

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Keith! Your comment is very much appreciated and we have lots of interesting videos coming out!

  • @monkeytime9851
    @monkeytime9851 Місяць тому +1

    If you have it for free... is it worth using it at all? Or is it pure garbage?

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  Місяць тому

      Some people on here like that it humidifies and can add scent to the air.

  • @shaunphan9039
    @shaunphan9039 5 місяців тому +2

    They told me upfront that this is a humidifier, not an air purifier.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  5 місяців тому +1

      That's good to hear. I had seen fairly recent Facebook posts that suggested it was a "free air cleaner," but hopefully, they are now being upfront about its capabilities.
      Did you get the vacuum cleaner?

    • @shaunphan9039
      @shaunphan9039 5 місяців тому +1

      @HouseFresh do they also sell them in UK?

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  5 місяців тому +1

      @@shaunphan9039yes I think so but always direct selling so no way to buy from retailer.

    • @shaunphan9039
      @shaunphan9039 5 місяців тому

      @HouseFresh are you from UK? How did you get yours?

  • @AnonyMous40810
    @AnonyMous40810 Місяць тому

    Can you test the Amway Air Purifier? They are expensive, but claims it can purify 99.99% of particles in the air.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  Місяць тому

      I had a quick look at their devices as the CADR for them seems really low for the price they are asking. The 99.99% is likely a figure that is not unique to their filter, many non-HEPA can also achieve this. Many brands use this to sell their devices but it's not unique to their technology. I don't like it as it takes advantage of consumers lack of knowledge.

  • @angelicamata6135
    @angelicamata6135 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m more curious about a review of the rainbow srx it seems it’s a lot more powerful than this small one.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  6 місяців тому

      I will add to the list. But I saw the CADR and it wouldn’t be any more effective than a small air purifier like the Levoit Core 300.

    • @WJCTechyman
      @WJCTechyman 4 місяці тому

      @@HouseFresh Well, most people probably won't need an air purifier as the Rainbow traps 99.99% of household soils and at least 99.97% is in the water. Houses are cleaner with the Rainbow than with conventional vacuums, bagged or bagless. That said, the Rainbow isn't for everyone and the big thing about it that may turn people off of it is setup and storage as well as the maintenance therein.
      The one thing that the Rainbow with water alone cannot pick up is fine powders like chalk, talc, fireplace ash and other substances but that's what a wet and dry (shop) vac with high-efficiency filters and bags as well as fireplace ash vacuums are for. You're really not supposed to pick up fine powders with any vacuums as it shortens the lifespan on the average residential machine like Sebo or Miele or even the cheapy wal-mart machines due to the fact that all of these machines require air, specifically the air coming in the hose, to cool the motor.
      Shop vacs, the Rainbow and ash vacs all have a form of bypass motor (at least the Rainbow D4 up to the E2 Black have bypass motors, kinda out of the loop on how a Rainbow RHCS19 SRX cools its motor) which means a different stream of air cools the motor while the hose air goes through filters and out the exhaust. Air purifier motors are also cooled by the air passing through the filters, but it isn't as crucial as most of these use small shaded-pole or capacitor start/run induction motors that run at slower speeds.

  • @patrickwilliams4649
    @patrickwilliams4649 Місяць тому

    It doesn’t suck air in. It is just a humidifier but it’s a nice humidifier lol but the big brother is nice !!

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  Місяць тому

      That does seem to be the message I am getting on here but when I put this review together, I saw many facebook posts offering this as a "free air cleaner" in exchange for a sales appointment.

  • @n123896
    @n123896 2 місяці тому

    Rainmates don’t filter the air. If you look in it the air isn’t even forced into the water bowl. The fan is placed up high by the air vents. The only thing mine was good was making the room smell good.
    I do like my Rainbow vacuum though. But the new rainbow vacuums have actual HEPA filters. But they are not worth 3k+.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  2 місяці тому

      I agree in our tests it didn't do much for the air, but I just don't like that it's given away as a "free air cleaner." Most people would assume that it would clean the air.
      I have heard good things about the vaccum but yeah for $3k i would want it be able to do the vaccuming!

  • @580678
    @580678 7 місяців тому

    It’s meant for a small little rooms like a bathroom or a laundry room.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment!
      I would say that based on our data it wouldn't provide good performance even in a very small room. It's still something that can provide scent and have a relaxing sound but it won't clean your air.

    • @NOGOMETOMANIJA
      @NOGOMETOMANIJA 5 місяців тому +1

      I'm interested in how much rainmate can smell a room. I want to use it as a room freshener. Can it successfully serve me for that or do you have any other device to suggest?👏

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  5 місяців тому

      @@NOGOMETOMANIJA It could help with that but you are likely better off with a cheap essential oil diffuser. I have not tested any so wouldn't want to give a recommendation but there are a lot of sub $20 devices on Amazon.com

  • @michellebaker7617
    @michellebaker7617 3 місяці тому +1

    My rain mate is in my bedroom and it picks up skin!! Seriously gross but true. The seller said that will happen too in the bedroom especially. So I feel like it does work ok. I just got it a month ago.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  3 місяці тому

      Wow that is interesting 🧐
      Glad you feel like it works for you. I’m sure it must pull in some pollutants but just think it’s much less effective than a standard hepa .

  • @zachbryan3249
    @zachbryan3249 5 місяців тому +1

    why would you take your free humidifier out to show to your family and friends😭

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  5 місяців тому

      Haha even when I said this I knew it was weird.

  • @ChristellaSheppard
    @ChristellaSheppard 5 місяців тому +2

    It's an Aromatizer

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the clarification. I did see ads on Facebook saying it’s an air cleaner.

    • @jcaaa5w837
      @jcaaa5w837 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah that’s about all this thing does

  • @WJCTechyman
    @WJCTechyman 4 місяці тому +1

    Neither is an air purifier per se. One is a home environment cleaning system and has a huge HEPA in the rear which already in some ways beats the Mieles and Sebos out there while the other is a small humidifier and aromatizer or odour neutralizer. The main unit that you show is an air cleaner, and cleans the air, especially when used as a vacuum cleaner. It is also a wet cleaning machine, allowing you to wash upholstery, carpet and hard floors with the optional accessories and also beats out Bissell's residential washers. Yes, dedicated air purifiers will beat these units but this is a multi-function machine so it does a number of things and is probably enough for cleaning the air in someone's home, be it actually cleaning the air or cleaning air as a fluid in use as a regular vacuum cleaner. I grew up with one and it helped immensely with my allergies. That said, if I have sinus headaches or nose bleeds, running the RainMate in my bedroom helps with that. As far as I am concerned, the cheapest air purifier you can buy would be a rudimentary box fan and a 20x20 inch pleated high efficiency furnace filter duct taped to the rear of said fan. Strangely, your furnace with just the fan running actually works this way. Granted, you have to change the filters often (every 1-3 months but you end up doing that with a conventional vacuum cleaner anyway) but it really does help running it as a whole house fan.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  4 місяці тому +2

      You sell these rainbow vacuums?

  • @jcaaa5w837
    @jcaaa5w837 3 місяці тому +1

    This thing sucks as air purifier but works good at putting out scents when using oils

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  3 місяці тому

      @@jcaaa5w837 I have heard that people like it for that. My issue is that many people are presenting it as an ‘air cleaner’ on Facebook.

  • @stephenbdavis5756
    @stephenbdavis5756 Місяць тому

    Its a diffuser not an air purifier

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  Місяць тому

      Just need to tell the sellers in Facebook as they still keep saying it’s an air cleaner!

  • @koyanc3
    @koyanc3 5 місяців тому +1

    This is the newer one. It sucks. The old model was wayyyyy better. You could see the Particles in the water and smell the difference. This one you cant.
    However the vaccum for 4k is amazing. You can see all the dust and particles your regular vaccum left behind.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  5 місяців тому +1

      I didn’t know they had an older version will have to try and find it on eBay!
      I can’t imagine spending 4k on a vacuum, I would want to vacuum for me for that price lol but I have heard that customers are happy with the vacuum cleaner, glad to hear it’s working for you.

    • @koyanc3
      @koyanc3 5 місяців тому

      @@HouseFresh thanks

    • @WJCTechyman
      @WJCTechyman 4 місяці тому

      @@HouseFresh Well, eventually you will spend that in bags, filters and whole machines over the average 30-50+ year lifetime of a Rainbow. These things are built to last. Even a Rainbow D4 (the design is close to 40 years old at this point) is a decent machine to have, granted, there isn't a HEPA filter, but if you keep an eye on the water and empty it before it goes muddy, the machine had a low cost of ownership, my Mom saying hers wasn't even pennies a day.

    • @Caxel108
      @Caxel108 4 місяці тому

      Actually this is still an older model lol, there's 3 different ones: 1st: clear bowl 2nd: this one, 3rd one: they redesigned the head and the bowl is a darker blue

    • @koyanc3
      @koyanc3 4 місяці тому

      @@Caxel108 I went to their office in April to replace my old one I bought in 2021. This is the "newer" model they stated is the current model because seller do not carry old models. Sadly it's trash and I can't even get a refund or my old on back to try to fix it..

  • @Sophtine
    @Sophtine 22 дні тому

    I was given one as a humidifier. It's trash. I sincerely hope no one buys this product.

    • @HouseFresh
      @HouseFresh  21 день тому

      Sorry to hear it also didn't work for you. I am doing my best to get the word out so hope less people have a similar experience as you did.