When living organisms such as BACTERIA and VIRUSES are captured by a True HEPA filter, are they killed?
“True” HEPA filters provide a DRY environment and captured bacteria and virus will dry out because without moisture, there is nothing to facilitate their growth and keep them alive. Without moisture the bacteria will die. Bacteria can breed within the filter ONLY if the air coming into the filter is moist. Other methods for killing Bacteria within a “True” HEPA filter is if the filter has been SPECIALLY treated for killing bacteria OR there is a Germicidal (non-ozone) Ultra Violet light such as with the Airpura Air Cleaners or the Allerair Air Cleaners. Will a True HEPA Capture and Trap ALL Viruses?? NO, most all Viruses are smaller than 0.3 microns and they can pass through a HEPA filter. Some may get trapped by adhering to the HEPA media but can also break loose and return to the air. Is a “HEPA-Type” Filter the same as a “True HEPA” Filter? NO!! HEPA-Type filters look like a genuine “True” HEPA but have nonspecific filter efficiency for respirable size particles (RSP) (0.3 microns)
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