Can The Air Filter Be Washed?

Feb 10, 2020

There is no definitive answer to the question of whether the air filter can be washed. We need to analyze the material. The degree of washability varies with different materials; many people hope that the air filter can be washed because it can be recycled. lower the cost. Let's take a look today which air filter cotton can be washed.

In fact, air filter cotton is a collective name for various air filter materials. It includes hot air cotton, polyester sponge, needle punched cotton and other materials. Today we are talking about these three, which are also the three most commonly used by us.

Hot air cotton: Hot air cotton is a fluffy structure, which is evenly layered, soft to the touch, and has no glue on the surface. This is not washable. It must be replaced after a period of time, otherwise it will be blocked by dust, affecting the filtering effect and ventilation;

Polyester sponge: common filter sponges are black, the pore size is 10-60PPI, they are natural washable materials, can be reused, generally no problem for 2 years, it is also widely used in the aquarium industry;

Needle-punched cotton: The process of needle-punched cotton is acupuncture, which tightly links the fibers with each other. It has good toughness and elasticity. It was originally used in the clothing industry and as a geotextile. It is widely used after On the air filter, it is very compact, can be washed with water, and can be washed multiple times.


In short, the most common white cotton in air filter cotton cannot be washed, and more than 70% can be washed.