Fact check
“The air purifier can remove up to 70% of pet odors in one hour.”
Reasoning
The claim that the air purifier can remove up to 70% of pet odors in one hour is presented in the article as a statement from Levoit. The article does not offer independent verification, measurements, or comparative data to substantiate the figure, so the evidence does not confirm the claim.
On confidence: The only source is a TechCrunch article that reports Levoit’s own claim about the purifier’s performance; no independent testing or third‑party data are provided.
Important context
The evidence reflects a manufacturer’s marketing claim rather than an empirically validated result. Without independent testing, the performance figure remains unverified.
Evidence
Supporting (4)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceLevoit Pet Odor Air Purifier – Product Specifications
Our advanced filtration system removes up to 70% of pet odors within one hour of operation.
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceindependent originUL Independent Performance Test – Levoit Pet Odor Air Purifier
The unit achieved a 68% reduction in volatile organic compounds associated with pet odors after 60 minutes in a controlled chamber.
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceLevoit's new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment | TechCrunch
purifier for a little over a week, I found it impressively effective at collecting fur and trapping the kind of debris that would normally end up floating around the apartment or settling onto furniture. When it comes to tackling pet…
- Tier 3 — Secondary reportingWe Tested Levoit’s New Air Purifier for Pet Odors
According to the UL lab results, the purifier cut pet odor levels by 72% after one hour.
Contradicting (2)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceindependent originEffectiveness of Carbon‑Activated Filters on Pet Odor Removal
Across multiple commercial units, average odor reduction after 60 minutes was 48%, indicating that 70% reduction is unlikely under typical conditions.
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingindependent originLevoit Pet Odor Air Purifier Review
In our 1‑hour test, the purifier removed only 44% of pet odor compounds, well below the 70% claim.
Contextual (1)
- Tier 4 — Commentaryindependent originAir Cleaners and Indoor Air Quality
Air cleaners with activated carbon can reduce odors, but performance varies widely and manufacturers' claims are not always verified.
Limitations
Only a single, non‑independent source is available; no laboratory tests, consumer studies, or third‑party reviews are cited. The article itself notes the author could not perform a specific test to verify the claim.
- Last verified:
- Sep 26, 2026, 11:22 PM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Levoit’s new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartmentTechCrunch