Lessons from the pandemic keep proving useful. Masks and air-filters will probably serve us well into the future. As smoke continues to blanket much of the country, Gothamist re-shared this easy air cleaner how-to.
While there is limited scientific information on the efficacy of DIY air cleaners in comparison to commercial air purifiers, early results from the Environmental Protection Agency and others suggest homemade air cleaners can reduce exposure to smoke particles.
Here’s how to create a homemade air cleaner, according to a guide from the EPA:
What you’ll need (All of these materials should be available at your local hardware store, big box store or online):
- A 20×20 air filter, with a suggested rating of MERV 13
- A UL or ETL safety-marked 20×20 box fan that is a 2012 model or newer
- Choose one: duct tape, clamps or bungee cords
And here is another option from Michigan Medicine
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- Source: https://blog.adafruit.com/2023/07/02/heres-how-to-make-a-homemade-air-cleaner/
