What is MERV Rating
Hello again and welcome to another edition of Our Voice by Houston Organic Cleaning Service, where our goal is to help our clients live healthier lives and provide information that will help them reduce their carbon foot print in the process.
With rating ranges from 1-16, Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERVs, measure how effectively a filter captures particles from the air. Higher MERV rating indicate better filtration at trapping tiny particles, thereby improving your indoor air quality. While there are many different types of filters, for this post, we are focusing on the air filters for vacuum cleaners. Here are a few more thing to know about MERV rating and why Houston Organic Cleaning use vacuum with MERV rating filters.
This value is helpful in comparing the performance of different filters, particularly for furnace or central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
MERV 13 offers superior protection, capturing 98% of particles.
Families with asthma sufferers often notice immediate improvements after switching to MERV 13 filters.
Pet owners report less dander circulation, while those sensitive to seasonal allergens find relief from pollen and outdoor pollutants with MERV filters.
Children and elderly family members particularly benefit from the enhanced protection MERV 13 filters provide, as their respiratory systems are often more vulnerable to airborne irritants.
MERV 13 filters capture particles as small as 0.3 microns, including bacteria, mold spores, and virus-carrying droplets. This level of protection has become essential as homeowners prioritize indoor air quality.
The rating is derived from a test method developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE)
The higher the MERV rating, the better the filter is at trapping specific sizes of particles.
For high efficiency, Houston Organic Cleaning use filters with MERV 13- 16 rating because it represents a high level of air filtration efficiency capable of capturing bacteria, tobacco smoke, and even sneeze particles.
These filters are commonly used in sensitive environments where superior air quality is non-negotiable.
The main advantage of these filters is their ability to capture nearly all airborne particles, including pathogens and allergens.
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