Most modern air purifiers have multiple stages of filtration. Knowing which filters to vacuum and which ones to throw away is key to maintaining healthy indoor air.
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The pre-filter is usually a washable mesh or black carbon sponge on the very outside. It catches large pet hair and dust bunnies. The HEPA filter is the white, pleated paper filter inside that catches microscopic pollen and smoke. You can wash the pre-filter, but you must replace the HEPA filter.
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