Air Purifier for Pollen--4 Filters It Must Contain - By: Debbie Davis

If you are allergic to pollen, three out of the 4 seasons can be a problem. And while you can't control the air outdoors you can limit the amount of pollen indoors with an air purifier. Here are 4 types of filters that will spell success in a cleaner.

Large Particle Pre-Filter----A pre-filter, as its name suggest, is one that is the first line of defense against particulates. It is used to trap large pieces of hair and dust that can easily be seen with the naked eye.

If you've ever looked at a window when the sun is shining, you've probably seen the irritants that this type of filter is designed to remove. Filtering this size of particle greatly reduces the dust on surfaces. This in turn means fewer particles that can go into the air with normal movement in your space.

Medium Particle Pre-Filter-As the second filter it is designed to trap particles that are in between large and microscopic in size. By having yet another layer to trap pollutants, this saves the finer grade filters from becoming clogged needlessly with bigger stuff.

A cleaner without pre-filters is one that will need frequent filter replacements. Frequent maintenance of filters decrease the amount of time your air is filtered. It also adds greatly to the cost to use the machine.. So having 2 of these in a purifier is a real advantage.

HEPA---This is an acronym that is formed by using the first letters of high efficiency particle arresting. To be designated as a HEPA it must be able to remove airborne particles that are.3 microns in length or greater, with a micron being defined as one millionth of a meter.

For a better idea of how small we're talking, a micron is way smaller than the period at the end of this sentence. And for every 10,000 of these tiny airborne particulates, it must remove 99,997 of them with 99.97% efficiency.

It's important to have this type of filtration because it will eliminate the invisible triggers such as pet dander, mold and mildew spores, and bacteria and viruses that piggy back on these smaller particles.

Carbon Cloth---The British Military developed this type of filtration as a response to chemical warfare, and it is a double-edged sword. Because it is a cloth it gives another level of protection against particles.

And carbon is well known for its ability to eliminate gases, chemicals and odors. Both gaseous and solid particles can be removed with a carbon-based cloth..

With these 4 levels of filtration all targeted at particulates, your air can't help but be cleaner and healthier to breathe. So whether it's tree, grass, weed, or some combination of pollent that disrupts your life, a purifier that contains these 4 filters keeps you filtered..

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