Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
Cooking, lighting candles, burning fuels, construction, and other common activities both in and outside the home can pollute the air with fine particulate matter. These particles are very small and may float in the air for a long time. Once inhaled, they can move from the lungs into the bloodstream, impacting other organs in the body. Poor air quality can worsen the health of people with asthma, allergies, heart disease, and other illnesses. One thing that can help is running an air cleaner/air purifier in your home.
Did you know you can make your own air cleaner with just 3 materials?
What you need:
- 20″ x 20″ Box Fan
- 20″ x 20″ Merve-13 Air Filter
- Duct tape
How to assemble:
- Before attaching the filter, check the filter direction and make sure it is pointing to the fan.
- Attach the filter to the fan with duct tape
Other important information:
- Place fan in the middle of a room, away drapes & sources of dust.
- It can take 10-15 minutes to clean the air in a small room.
- Replace the filter every 90 days or when it looks dirty.
- Turn off the fan periodically to prevent overheating.
- Don’t leave it unattended or on overnight.
DIY Air Cleaner Instructions
We have these instructions in English and Spanish. Print it out and share!
Last modified: December 18, 2024
