Are HEPA filters toxic?

HEPA filters have caused controversy over concerns that they might shed tiny fibers and be harmful to health. But the latest scientific studies have shown HEPA filters are safe and found no evidence of harm.

Why are HEPA filters rarely used in homes?





HEPA filters are unable to remove VOC’s as they simply are far smaller in size than what can be trapped. Viruses: Much like VOCs, viruses are also too small to be removed. Despite this fact, HEPA based products were marketed for a long time with the claim to protect from viruses.

Are HEPA filters effective against Covid?

When used properly, air cleaners and HVAC filters can help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in a building or small space. By itself, air cleaning or filtration is not enough to protect people from COVID-19.

Do all HEPA filters contain fiberglass?

It’s all in the mat and the weave of fibers in the filter itself. HEPA filters use hundreds of thousands of fiberglass fibers—incredibly small and sticky for particles that try to pass through them. This tight weave of fibers then captures particles larger than 0.3 microns in size.

What material are HEPA filters made of?

The difference between a HEPA filter and other filters is that HEPA filters are made of thin fibers of glass, and contain some level of activated carbon-based material.

Do HEPA filters release fiberglass?





While HEPA filters do release a very small number of fiberglass particles into the air, their overall effect on the human body is negligible. This already slow rate of release, also decreases over time as the filter ages.

Do HEPA filters produce ozone?

If you decide to purchase a portable air cleaner, filtering air cleaners with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are recommended because these do not emit ozone but do remove particulate matter from the air.

How can you tell if you are being affected by ozone?

People exposed to elevated levels of ozone may experience a variety of symptoms. The most common symptom is a feeling of irritation in the eyes, nose and throat. Some people may also experience respiratory or heart symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and wheezing.

Do HEPA filters filter out VOCs?

VOCs, because they are gases, are about 1000 times smaller than what HEPA filters can capture. Additionally, VOCs do not stick to HEPA filters, so they are unable to deal with any that might be present in the air. As a result, HEPA filters are not a good choice if you are looking for an air purifier for VOCs.

Can breathing ozone hurt you?



People who buy ozone generators may not be aware that ozone can harm the cells in the lungs and respiratory airways. Exposure to ozone irritates and inflames the lining of the respiratory system. This causes symptoms including coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and impaired breathing.

Can you recover from ozone exposure?

The effects are reversible, with improvement and recovery to baseline varying from a few hours to 48 hours after an elevated ozone exposure.

Why do I smell ozone in my house?

Some ozone emissions inside of a home will likely come from sources such as copy machines, laser printers, ultraviolet light, and some air purification technologies that will emit this airborne gas into the environment.

Can you be in a house with an ozone machine?



No, you cannot stay in the house with an ozone machine that’s turned on. Ozone generators are hazardous to health, and that’s why humans, animals, plants, or any type of electronics need to be removed before running an ozone generator. Constant exposure to ozone can lead to health issues.

What ozone smells like?

Here are some of the ways the smell of ozone is described:
Like chlorine. A “clean” smell. Sweet and pungent. Like an electrical spark.

Can ozone go through walls?

Ozone will not penetrate through walls. If you need to get ozone into harder to reach, smaller spaces we recommend using the hose assembly to allow the machine to stay outside the treatment area.