APF-10 Family Care Air Purifier Filter

Air pollution, which accounts for 94% of all respiratory problems, is increasingly becoming a problem. Indoor air pollution is just as harmful as, if not more harmful than, outdoor air pollution, especially since most people spend the majority of their time indoors. Indoor air pollution occurs when too little outside air is allowed to circulate inside; this leads to an accumulation of harmful air pollutants. Air pollutants include bacteria, dust mites/particles, mold spores, pet dander, tobacco smoke, odors, gases, and chemicals such as VOCs. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are chemicals found in everyday household items such as air fresheners, paints, and cleaning supplies. VOCs evaporate into air during use or during storage, and they can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system.

One of the best ways to keep these harmful contaminates from interfering with your health is by using a high quality air filtration system. The best systems usually use a combination of filters, usually including a carbon filter, a HEPA filter, and a pre-filter. Carbon filters are the most absorbent filters available. They use activated carbon, which is charcoal treated with oxygen, to create a highly porous carbon filter that traps tiny particles such as VOCs, odors, and other gases and chemicals. A HEPA filter is used to trap larger particulates such as bacteria, allergens, dust mites, and mold spores; HEPA technology is 99.97% efficient at trapping such contaminates. A pre-filter is used to trap the largest contaminates in the air (dust particles, pollen, pet dander, etc.) so that the carbon and HEPA filters do not become clogged with large particles and, therefore, are more efficient at trapping tiny contaminates.

This APF-10 Family Care air purifier filter is a foam pre-filter that fits Family Care air purifier models HAP-245, HAP-250, HAP-251 and HAP-260. It measures approximately 6" x 11" x 3/8". This pre-filter is designed to trap large particles such as pet dander, dust, mold, and pollen from the air. This keeps your overall filter performing at its best ability so that you are breathing clean, pure air!