How to Clean an Air Purifier With a HEPA, Disposable, or Carbon Filter
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Cleaning your air purifier regularly is important to ensure it continues running properly. How you clean the device depends on the type of filter your have: HEPA, disposable, or carbon. Two experts explain how to clean an air purifier, as well as the most common filters.
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