HEPA filters have a triple action mechanism. First, particles simply bump into the fibers of the filter and stick. Secondly, stray particles get a little too close to the fibers, and get drawn in.
The last way that HEPA filters trap particles is when those particles, which would otherwise flow through the filter untouched, happen to bump into other particles, which push them into the filter fibers. The manufacturers of HEPA air purifiers claim that through these three methods, their products capture 99.97% of all particles as small as. 3 microns that pass through the filter.
However, the particulates that cause odors are smaller than. 3 microns. To combat and eliminate odors, many HEPA filters have an extra layer of carbon-based material which is capable of capturing odor molecules and eliminating them. This extra filter layer can also capture harmful gases.
Because of their ability to take particulates and contaminants right out of the air, air purifiers are very beneficial to people with asthma and allergies. Some of the microscopic items which air purifiers eliminate are dust, dust mite feces, mold spores, and pollen, and they can even capture bacteria and virus particles. They are especially useful in improving the air quality in rooms inhabited by smokers. HEPA air purifiers can improve the quality of life of their users, especially those who have problems with pet odors or allergies.
In America, approximately 10% of all households have a dog or a cat for a pet. Coincidentally, roughly 10% of all Americans also have pet allergies. Also, 15-30% of Americans with allergies have pet allergies. Interestingly, cat allergies are twice as common as dog allergies.
This can create problems for allergic pet owners. Although they may love their pet, they are not so in love with their pet’s dander (which is what they are actually allergic to, rather than the hair). They may suffer from such symptoms as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, itchy rashes, and more. In addition, owning a pet can also open the door to other irritants, such as mold, fungi, and bacteria.
Then there are the smells that come with owning a pet. Litter boxes, pet saliva, beds, kennels, cages, blankets, toys, and of course waste all emit terrible odors. Fortunately, HEPA air purifiers, when combined with an additional carbon-based filter layer, are ideal for sucking pet hair, dander, and pet odors right out of the air and neutralizing them, refreshing the room and eliminating the problem.
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