What is a Certified HEPA Material filter? Why do they always come up when researching Austin Air Purifiers and Austin Air filters? Well, the history of the Certified HEPA Material (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) is very interesting. A little-known historical fact is that the original Certified HEPA Material filter was first designed back in the 1940s. The Certified HEPA Material filter was placed in the Manhattan Project facilities as a way of preventing the spread of airborne radioactive contaminants.

By the 1950s, Certified HEPA Material filters began appearing in commercialized products. In fact, the Certified HEPA Material filter became synonymous with best in class filter performance and high efficiency. It became the high standard and ultimately became a registered trademark. Certified HEPA Material filters were widely understood to have the capacity to capture a large amount of very small particles above all other Austin Air Purifiers and cleaners. Up to that point in time, many Austin Air Purifiers and cleaners simply recirculated the air of your home. Certified HEPA Material filters were here to stay, capable of removing at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers ( µm) in diameter. To this day, Certified HEPA Material remains one of the best filtering methods in the industry.

Studies have confirmed that the air we breathe in our homes is many times more polluted than the outside air. That is quite alarming, given that outside air is contaminated heavily with vehicle and industrial pollutants, molds, spores and other contaminates. Cleaning the air in our home with high quality air filters is not only wise, but results in fewer family breathing problems and illnesses. With the right systems, viruses and bacteria that are often the source of respiratory illnesses will be removed. Austin Air Certified HEPA Material filters are capable of capturing dust, smoke, pollen, dust mites, debris, mold spores, and pet dander. All potentially cause allergies. The Austin Air Certified HEPA Material filter helps minimize allergies and the resulting uncomfortable symptoms associated with their onset.

Once you select your air purification system, make sure you strategically place it where you maximize the air filtering. Also, be diligent in following manufacturer instructions on the replacement intervals of your filter and pre-filter. These elements are the heart of you system. Keeping them clean ensures the effectiveness of any air purification system. A high quality Austin Air Purifier with an Austin Air Certified HEPA Material filter delivers the best clean air for you and your family.

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