Why Do My HEPA Filters Smell?<\/a> <\/div>The HEPA filter is made of non-toxic PP\/PET material. A new filter may have a faint scent from the glue which is also non-toxic. After being used in the purifier for 2-3 days, this scent will fade away.<\/p>\n
If the filter is left unused for a period of time with no wind passes through, the excessive moisture in the air will aggravate the breeding of bacteria, which produces acidic smell when turning on the model again.<\/span><\/p>\nIn this case, you can turn on the machine and let the wind blow through several times, or put the filter under the sun for a few days. If all the above does not work, it is recommended to replace the filter.<\/span><\/p>\nWas this article useful?<\/span><\/i>9<\/count><\/span><\/i>8<\/count><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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