Clean And Reuse Furnace Filter

If you have a sprayer attached to your faucet this is best as it allows greater water pressure.

Clean and reuse furnace filter.

Rub the filter with your hands or a soft brush to help wash away any remaining debris. Some air filters permanent and semipermanent models can be cleaned as part of regular hvac system maintenance and replaced for continuous use. Turn on the faucet and rinse the filter thoroughly in warm running water. Allow the filter to dry this is important.

Next fill the bucket with warm water and allow your cleaning mixture to form. Wash the filter for a deeper cleaning fill a sink with one part water and one part white vinegar and then allow your hvac filter to soak in the solution for one hour. But for odors and other issues try adding baking soda first. Rinse it off with fresh water and let it fully dry before returning it to your ac unit.

Do not use soap. Reusable filters should be labeled as such and are usually made of plastic like materials. At regular intervals you must remove it from the hvac cabinet throw it away and install a fresh filter. Vacuuming your furnace filter is a healthier alternative to washing your furnace filter but is still not recommended.

Now that your cleaning mixture is. Do not return the filter until it is dry as this can cause mold or mildew to accumulate. Begin this step by pouring one cup of dishwashing soap into a clean bucket. Wash the filter you can simply rinse the filter with warm water.

If your filter is not reusable replaceable disposable filters are available to purchase online or at hardware stores. Although you may slightly prolong the life of your furnace filter you will probably make a mess doing it and a vacuumed filter will release a lot of dust and particles into the ductwork when you first re install it.