3M Filtrete Micro Allergen Reduction filter 16"x 20"x 1"

Removes Dust Mites which is a combination of dead flaky skin and dust mite, this debris lives in our beds, chairs, couches, and our children's toy stuff animals. Dustmite debris is almost as effective as pollen at causing symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, and watery eyes.

Pollen when breathed into the human body causes the immune system to produce large amounts of antibodies, which in turn causes chemicals such as histamines to be released. The release of these chemicals cause the body to have symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Mold when found in wood, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, paint, carpet, drywall, and insulation is disturbed mold spores are released into the air. Mold spores can cause symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and irritated eyes.

Pet dander tiny pieces of particles that come off of your dog or cat. This dander either floats, suspended in the air or stick to whatever they land on. Allergic to pet dander can be very serious including symptoms such as swollen eyes and throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, or even asthma attacks.

Smog even if you live in the remote countryside in a small town with little to no industry chances are the air in your home contains smog. Smog, a combination of smoke and fog, finds its way from industrial areas of the world right to your door step. Breathing in smog for pro-longed periods of time can not only cause allergic symptoms such as irritated eyes, and running nose, but also more serious respiratory issues such as wheezing, coughing, asthma attack, and sore throat.

Smoke cigar, cigarette, fireplace smoke contain very tiny particles composed of wood tar, gases, soot that can cause severe irritation and allergic reaction in some people and even trigger bronchitis or asthma attacks. Smoke also contains carcinogens which could also lead to lung disease and cancer.

Bacteria can be found everywhere. While some bacteria is beneficial to us, "bad bacteria" can cause problems such as pneumonia, strep, staph and many other infections. Only the highest quality air filters can remove bacteria and prevent its growth once trapped.