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Re:Study finds gaps in evidence for air-cleaning technologie... by throw0101c on Monday August 25, 2025 @08:05PM (#45020708)
> * Air needs to move and be replenished with air from the outside. Filters/UV/etc are just a bonus.*

Outside air needs to be filtered otherwise you can bring in pollen and other things (e.g., exhaust/brake dust from cars if near heavy arteries). Avoid UV for residences:

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLwHmfdwO9s

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Re:Study finds gaps in evidence for air-cleaning technologie... by lazide on Monday August 25, 2025 @08:10PM (#45020740)
Or for anyone on the west coast the last 5 years, nasty smoke.
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Re:Study finds gaps in evidence for air-cleaning technologie... by wahnfrieden on Monday August 25, 2025 @08:23PM (#45020819)
Toronto also
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Re:Study finds gaps in evidence for air-cleaning technologie... by throw0101c on Monday August 25, 2025 @10:37PM (#45021689)
Carbon filters on your incoming air supply (e.g., ERV):

* https://shop.aprilaire.com/search?q=Carbon+Air+Filter

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Re:Study finds gaps in evidence for air-cleaning technologie... by lazide on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @09:49AM (#45026548)
1) broken link 2) any (actual) HEPA filter works too.

A lot of stuff sold as HEPA doesn’t meet the original HEPA standards though, so needs to be actually rated for the super small particles.

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