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Makes sense to vacuum a HEPA filter ??
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AndyHancock
Dec 21, 2009, 4:36:21 PM12/21/09
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To alleviate convulsive coughing, I picked up a Honeywell HEPA
filtering air purifier, model 17005 (http://www.kaz.com/kaz/store/
product/1b842d6748b8a42a28e5648c33a067f3 shows a similar model).
According to the vendor info, one cleans the HEPA filter by vacuuming
it. Presumably using a household vacuum cleaner (if you're using a
HEPA vacuum, you're just moving the particulates from the air purifier
into the vacuum).
filtering air purifier, model 17005 (http://www.kaz.com/kaz/store/
product/1b842d6748b8a42a28e5648c33a067f3 shows a similar model).
According to the vendor info, one cleans the HEPA filter by vacuuming
it. Presumably using a household vacuum cleaner (if you're using a
HEPA vacuum, you're just moving the particulates from the air purifier
into the vacuum).
Doesn't this defeat the whole purpose of purifying the air? By
vacuuming the HEPA filter, one is just spewing the particulates into
the air again, hopefully to be captured by the HEPA filter again
(except that you get the joy of breathing it while it is being
recaptured).
I live in a highrise apartment building, in a region with serious
winter weather. Vacuuming it filter outside is not an option. (This
doesn't even take into account the fact that the typical household
appliance is not meant to be operated outside).
Obviously, I must be missing something here. It will soon be time to
"clean" or replace the filter.
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