Most home air filters are designed to catch dust particles but it takes a special allergy filter to catch the majority of allergens. Traditional home furnace filters were designed with big gaps catching only large particles and failing to collect the the small micro particles which contain the bulk of allergens. Fortunately in the past 10 years filters have been improved so that today you can buy a specific allergy furnace filter that will keep the air in your home clean.

Keep in mind that not all filters are capable of reducing allergies. The best home filter will contain electrostatic charged filter media that will attract airborne allergens preventing these particles from being redistributed throughout your house. Replacing your existing home air filters with a good allergy filter will filter air better as air passes through the furnace system, thus reducing allergies. In most cases an allergy furnace filter is pleated and electrostatic charged to trap more microscopic airborne allergens. It also removes unhealthy contaminants such as smoke, bacteria, and viruses. Many of these filters are developed by nationally recognized allergy and asthma specialists. Tests have shown that these allergy home air filters capture over 90% of allergy causing particles.

Suffering from allergies can be a very frustrating endeavor. Allergy home air filters are the easiest and cheapest method to combat the infestations of allergens. Typically, an allergy furnace filter has one of the highest efficiency ratings (MERV 13) making it the best home filter. The American Lung Association recommends at least MERV 10 rated home air filters to start reducing the allergies within the home.