Do Hepa Filters Really Work?

Hepa filters were designed during the Second World War to prevent radioactive particles from being discharged through the exhausts of nuclear facilities. Hepa is an acronym for high - efficiency particle air filters and have become a vital part of modern technology. They are used in hospitals, businesses and home to help clean and purify the air, making it safe to breathe.

Hepa air cleaners are the best ones to use for the cleanest air. They remove up to 99.7% of all the contaminants in the air inside the home. This efficiency rating is based on the removal of particles that are larger than 0.3 microns in diameter. There are three types of Hepa air purifiers that you can use for your home.

• Tabletop units. These are relatively inexpensive and can contain a fan and a filter
• Room units. These are larger and portable so that you can move them from room to room and are very effective in removing pollutants from the air than the tabletop units. These are the most popular and the ones that are most recommended.
• Central Filtration Systems. These are connected to your furnace ductwork. The filters help to clean the air in every room of the home.

Benefits of using Hepa filtration

Hepa cleaners need to contain charcoal filters in order to effectively remove odors from a room or the home. An air cleaner removes the polluted air, ventilates a room and returns clean air back to the room. It helps to remove the particles that can cause health problems, such as the smoke from cigarettes, dust mites and pet dander. These are allergens that often make it difficult for people to breathe.