The term “HEPA filter” can be confusing. What does HEPA stand for? What is a HEPA filter made from, and what actually makes it a HEPA filter? What is a HEPA Filter? “HEPA” stands for “high-efficiency particulate air” (filter). It sounds complicated, but HEPA air filters are nothing fancy. They …
3M has been selling air conditioner (AC) filters that can be added to the inlet of ACs for some time now. 3M markets them as being simple and easy to attach, and a great way to reduce PM2.5 in homes without an air purifier. But do they actually work? How …
When buying an air purifiers, the terms ‘airflow’ and CADR are often used interchangeably to describe an air purifier’s performance. But what’s the difference between CADR (clean air delivery rate) and airflow? Are they the same thing? Or which one – CADR vs. airflow – should be used when buying …
There’s a lot of fuss around 0.3 micron particles. What’s a 0.3 micron filter? Why are HEPA filters listed as filtering 0.3 micron particles? Can masks and HEPA filters capture 0.3 micron particles? This article will provide the answers to these questions. What Does “PM” Mean? To understand what PM0.3 …
