How to Build a Basic Air Purifier

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Place a large box fan in the middle of the room.. Grab a Merv 13 HEPA filter to place in front of your box fan.. Tape the filter to the front of the box fan.

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Place a large box fan in the middle of the room.

Step 1

Place a large box fan in the middle of the room.

2

Grab a Merv 13 HEPA filter to place in front of your box fan.

Step 2

Grab a Merv 13 HEPA filter to place in front of your box fan.

3

Tape the filter to the front of the box fan.

Step 3

Tape the filter to the front of the box fan.

4

Check that all the windows and doors in the room are closed.

Step 4

Check that all the windows and doors in the room are closed.

5

Turn the fan on for 35 minutes.

Step 5

Turn the fan on for 35 minutes.

6

Use the fan in 35-minute increments so it doesn't overheat.

Step 6

Use the fan in 35-minute increments so it doesn't overheat.

7

Replace your fan filter once every 3 months.

Step 7

Replace your fan filter once every 3 months.

8

Don't use the filter overnight or when you're away.

Step 8

Don't use the filter overnight or when you're away.

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