HEPA Filters 101: Features and Benefits
HEPA filters are the key to good indoor air quality. They protect people from everyday germs and help fend off lung cancer, COPD, stroke, and ischemic heart disease. Here’s what you should know about their features and benefits:
HEPA is Known for Efficiency
HEPA filters are around 99.97% effective at removing particles. Part of their efficiency is due to the fibers inside the filter; they have an electromagnetic charge that attracts particles and causes them to stick. HEPA is also versatile; these filters are often found in vacuums and air purifiers.
HEPA Filters Out Harmful Particles
HEPA filters trap microscopic particles, hundreds of times smaller than the human eye can see. These particles range from dust, mold, and bacteria to pet dander, chemicals, viruses, and smoke. This filtration process improves indoor quality and makes homes and workplaces safer. While this is beneficial in any indoor space, it’s conducive to residences and commercial buildings in urban areas where the pollution tends to be heavier than in countryside or suburban locations.
HEPA Neutralizes Odors
A good HEPA filter can neutralize odors, making it a must-have addition in homes with pets (and, let’s face it, children), workplaces heavy on chemicals (such as hair salons or medical offices), and areas undergoing renovation. HEPA filters can trap chemicals and gas fumes from paint to newly-laid carpet to re-upholstered sofas.
HEPA Improves Health and Wellness
HEPA filtration aims to improve the health and wellness of a home’s occupants, office workers, and renovation crews. While filters are most potently beneficial to people with respiratory conditions (such as asthma or emphysema) and allergies, they also offer perks to those without underlying health issues. Filters help people avoid short-term illnesses (such as the common cold or COVID-19) and long-term, chronic conditions (such as heart problems).
HEPA filters are a game-changer when it comes to indoor air quality. Proper filtration helps people flourish in houses and apartments, businesses, and skyscrapers.
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