Customer Reviews

TarGard Mini Filters - Bulk Economy Pack (100 Per Pack)

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I started using the TarGard mini disposables about 2 months ago and what a difference they've made. They do remove a lot of the tar, as you can see visibly in the filter chamber. They do not change the taste of your cigarette, and after getting used to them, you adjust your draw so your cigarettes taste the same. These are a great product and I highly recommend them if you are going to continue to smoke.

*note: I tried the larger targard filter with removeable parts and the metal filter is larger. My cigarette kept falling out of it, so I've gone back to the mini filters.

After coughing for years, but not that bad, it finally got very bad seemingly over night. I thought I had pneumonia. I seen a doctor and was told cig smoke was killing me and to stop. I had trouble breathing and felt like I was not getting enough air. I started wheezing at night and had trouble sleeping. I was coughing up constantly, tons of clear phlegm. I was really concerned and was afraid I had cancer. The chest x-ray I had confirmed the cigs were the problem and no cancer seen at that time. Every time I took a breath, I could feel the phlegm in my chest and the center of my chest had a knot in it.
I bought the tar guards and felt it was probably a waste of money. I used them on every cig I smoked and after a day, I could feel an improvement in my chest. After a week, I was like night and day. Felt 1000% better. I have been using them now for about 6 weeks. Again, I feel a huge difference. I smoke 2 packs a day.
Looking at what tar they collect thru the clear holder, it is amazing how much is there and it looks exactly like driveway sealer.
The only negative is that you have to draw much harder on a cigarette to get anything out of it. But compared to what I was feeling and suffering with before, a cheap price to pay for health. And I have not cut down smoking at all. And no change in flavor and I smoke Carlton Kings.
Realistically,the chances of me quitting is next to nil, but with tar guards, at least I can breath like normal and my sense of smell has also increased. I vote 5 star. The only thing I know that is better is quitting all together and if anyone has a better mouse trap, please let me know. RW

I bought 2 and contrary to what some other reviewers said I haven't found any defective ones.
The filters do capture Tar and don't seem to affect taste.
The reason for 3 stars is that I bought them to help me quit smoking but so far that part hasn't had a direct effect. It did get me paying attention to my smoking and I have realized that it has a lot to do with my behavior. Behavior that has developed over time and I suppose that it will take time to stop by breaking my behavioral habits one at a time. Here are a few examples. Smoke when I wake up, have coffee, after a meal, when I get in the car, when I take a break, while waiting, in the john etc. etc. etc.

With that said:
1) The product does what it claims and does capture Tar.
2) Doesn't affect taste.
3) None that I got were defective.

I have purchased many times now from this vendor and they are always wonderful to deal with. No problems ever!

I can't smoke a cigarette with out using the filter anymore I was hoping it would help more with quitting smoking, But the tar it stops is worth it..... After about 4 cigarettes the filter is black and gross, I can't imagine Getting that crap in my lungs anymore....

The filter is very easy to use. After smoking, I removed the cigarette's filter and the inside had a layer on it that was jet black! The filter does remove some of the draw, but taste remains the same. A great value and easy to care for, just throw away. Would definetly recommend.

TarGard effectively removes tar from your cigarette while you are smoking it. It will amaze you just how effective this filter system is. It is an inexpensive way to cut back on harmful byproducts of smoking.

I've been using these for quite some time and they really work. I remember there being an adjustment period. You'll need to get used to it and perhaps even change your draw a bit. Then it quickly becomes the norm for you. I buy in bulk because I only use one filter for 2 cigs, then toss. The comment above about getting some defective ones is true. They need better quality control to get this well under a 5% defective mark - no one likes losing 10% of their order. Hence, the rating of 4 stars instead of 5 from me. Once you see the tar accumulation in the filter, you just feel good about yourself for at least taking a step in a positive direction. This year my next baby step is trying the occasional e-cig substitution to cut back. Over the years my 1 pack a week habit has turned into a 3-pack a day addiction. May you never reach that level.

I have just tried these little filters and they do pick up a lot of the tar without changing the taste.

Afer using these for awhile, you won't want to be without them. Watching the filter turn a nasty brown makes you grateful that the tar isn't entering your lungs or staining your teeth; and merely sniffing a slightly used filter cuts the craving in places where you cannot smoke.