Water & Air – Filter Systems News

The best gifts are the ones that keep on giving. This year, we’re making it easier for you to give those gifts. From December 11^th - December 12^th, we are offering 25% off on 3M Command products. The deal doesn’t stop there either. We are also giving FREE shipping on select 3M Filtrete products such as Ultra Allergen air filters, air purifiers and more. Browse through our assortment to see which items qualify for free shipping from 3M Filtrete from now until December 12^th.

3M Command products offer a wide range of versatility to be used in a variety of situations from hanging household items, to holiday decorating and as organizational tools. Easy to use and damage-free, you will find convenience in our selection of hooks, strips and clips for many different areas. For ideas on the diverse uses for 3M Command products, visit Decorating Ideas with 3M Command Hooks, Smart Ideas for Holiday Decorating and Organize Your Cords and Cables with Command Cord Clips.

Great 3M Filtrete products such as 3M Filtrete Air Purifiers provide clean air in the home, while keeping harmful airborne pollutants at bay. These air purifiers and assortment of replacement air filters offer great health benefits.

These amazing deals won’t last forever! This 48-hour offer ends December 12^th. Christmas is only 2 weeks away, so hurry and take advantage of these special savings and give the gift that keeps on giving!

The health benefits of water are numerous. From heart benefits to muscle and brain benefits, water is absolutely a must have for anybody. That is why for the month of April 2012 only, Filtrete and FiltersFast.com are making it easier for you to get just what you need. We are giving free shipping on great Filtrete products that not only look nice but will work to keep your health intact and your water tasting great.  Get free shipping on:

The 8 -Cup Filtrete Clear Water Filtration Pitcher provides clean, great-tasting water by utilizing fast flow filtration technology. This 3M Filtrete water pitcher fills up to 3 times faster than traditional filtering pitchers.

The 4-Bottle Filtrete Water Bottle Station allows you to filter and bottle your own water. Fill the Filtrete Water Station with water from your sink and the Fast Flow Filter reduces sediment, unpleasant taste and odor of chlorine from your water. In just seconds, this four bottle water filter system will fill your reusable water bottles with clean, filtered water. Also, for April 2012 only, you can receive a $5 mail-in rebate with the purchase of this fantastic product!

The 3M Filtrete Water Station Replacement Bottles will allow you to fill the four bottles that came with your Filtrete Water Station while keeping a couple in the fridge. Having extra water bottles on hand is helpful for families using the water station or for anyone who drinks a lot of water throughout the day and wants to always have a cold bottle ready. These bottles feature a leak-proof cap, which is designed to allow the cap to be strapped so you can take your bottles wherever you go.

The 3M Filtrete Fast Flow Replacement Water Filter is used in both the 3M Filtrete Water Station and the 3M Filtrete Water Pitcher.  The Fast Flow filter has a unique design that allows it to filter five times faster than traditional water pitcher filters. This filter reduces sediment and the taste and odor of chlorine.

Many of us sometimes forget that water gives us the most benefits when it is clean and clear from any impurities. Dirty water will do you no good, so it is important to drink filtered water that reduces the harmful contaminants that many of us consume every day without even knowing it. So do not wait and take advantage of this exciting offer today!

Imagine this: you’re at work. You’re coughing, tired, dizzy and have a nasty headache on top of that. The thing is, after you leave, you feel better. Why is that? It may not always be that you’re just happy to leave the workplace. In fact, those are classic symptoms for Sick Building Syndrome (or SBS). SBS is used to describe situations in which building occupants experience health effects that appear to be linked to time spent inside a building, but no specific cause or illness can be identified. The complaints may be localized in a particular room or may be widespread throughout the building.

According to numerous studies, SBS is an increasing problem in the US and around the world. The main culprit behind SBS is inadequate ventilation, which could also occur if heating, ventilation and HVAC systems do not effectively distribute air in the building. With this problem increasing, and with allergy season in full swing, we can’t forget that we have a weapon to fight with – Air Purifiers. Air purifiers will help to reduce the spread of viruses, bacteria and other airborne contaminants that could seriously affect air quality. We have spotlighted two air purifiers that will help you fight off SBS and seasonal allergies.

The Virus Zero Portable Air Purifier (SP-PA4) is a lightweight purifier that neutralizes airborne allergies such as pet dander, tobacco smoke and dust mites. This small and lightweight purifier can sit on a desktop or even fit in your car’s cup holder. The Virus Zero Purifier treats up to 231 square feet of space and only uses 4 watts of power.

The 3M Filtrete Air Cleaner Purifier helps to purify the air in your office, by reducing airborne particles such as mold spores and pet dander. The 3M Filtrete Air Cleaner will reduce odor and captures microscopic allergens such as smoke, dust, smog particles and pollen. The 3M Filtrete Air Purifier releases filtered air from the top of the unit to increase air circulation.

With levels of indoor air pollution rising, we cannot underestimate the value of an air purifier. Consider this: air purifiers can also help you obtain a better night’s sleep by removing many of the allergens that keep us awake all night with an itchy or sore throat. Who wouldn’t want a better night’s sleep?

We have to breathe; we have to drink water. It’s what we have to do to stay alive. Just like food, air and water is essential to life. We stop breathing or ingesting water, we simply stop living. Sadly due to many factors, oftentimes the water we drink and the air we breathe is not safe. Millions around the world die from water-related illnesses each year. None of us want to put our health at risk by drinking contaminated water or breathing polluted air. Preferably we would rather drink clean, pure water and breathe clean, fresh air. Who wouldn’t? The 3M Filtrete series of air filters and water hydration stations offer a great way to get that fresh air and clean water that you’ve always wanted. Below are a few products that will get you on track to having cleaner air and water in your home:

The Filtrete Ultra Allergen Air Filter is one of the best-performing furnace filters on the market. This filter will remove pollen, mold spores, smoke, household dust, bacteria and virus carrying particles. The Filtrete Ultra Allergen Air Filter provides better airflow than the Micro Allergen filter with 15% lower resistance.

The Filtrete Water Station- Four Bottle Water Filter allows you to filter and bottle your own water.  Just fill the Filtrete Water Station with water from your sink, and the Fast Flow Filter reduces sediment and the taste and odor of chlorine from your water. There’s no need to buy costly bottled water, which often is nothing more than filtered tap water anyway. By using the Filtrete Water Station to bottle your own water, you’ll be saving yourself money and saving the environment from the many plastic water bottles that go unrecycled each year. Also, for the entire month of April, you will receive free shipping with the purchase of this Filtrete Water Station.

The 3M Filtrete Air Purifier-Ultra Quiet  captures 96% of pollen, mold spores, dust mites, dust, bacteria and virus carrying particles from your air. Designed for small rooms, this air purifier is perfect for offices, dorm rooms, nurseries, small bedrooms, or anywhere you want to purify the air without hearing it. This 3M Filtrete Air Purifier also bears the government-backed Energy Star symbol for energy efficiency, meaning it saves energy, saves money and saves the environment.

While many of us take it for granted there are many that do not have clean water to drink or clean air to breathe. In appreciation of World Water Day, let us not forget those who do not have access to clean water. Let’s chip in to do our part, to truly make clean air and clean water for all.

Do you suffer from allergies? Like most people, contaminants, mold spores and smells in the air can severely affect your sinuses and ability to breathe easy.  The use of an air purifier can significantly improve the air quality in your home.  With the fall allergy season just around the corner, the 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier is a simple solution to a very bothersome problem.  For those living in small dorm rooms for this first time, this air purifier will provide you with the   cleanest, freshest air possible.

The 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier provides high filtration efficiency and low airflow resistance. This air purifier uses electrostatically charged fibers that capture particles as small as 0.1 micron in size, keeping them out of the air you breathe.  The sleek design of this Air Purifier mini tower is perfect for rooms including dorms, office spaces and nurseries. This whisper quiet air purifier won’t wake any sleeping children, or adults!

Try the 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier, now on special at FiltersFast.com. Normally priced at 55.95, you can order the 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier, part number, FAP00-RS for only 49.99 until September 2. We will even throw in free shipping! Remember, this is for one week only! If you’re feeling lucky,  head over to our Facebook page and post your favorite school memory, get your friends to like your post, and the entry with the most likes at the end of the week will win a 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier!

In addition to the 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier, check out these other great back to school items!

The groundhog said it would be an early spring this year, and many of us have already begun to see the sun through the clouds these last few days. That means it’s time for spring cleaning to commence, and cleaning up your indoor air should definitely be a part of your spring cleaning routine. The pollen is on it’s way, but you can help prevent allergies before they start with a good air purifier.

So we’ve chosen several Filtrete room purifiers as this week’s featured products.

The 3M Filtrete Ultra Clean air purifier comes in two sizes to accommodate large or small rooms, and filters 99.9 percent of particles, including mold spores, dust mite debris, household dust, pet dander, odor carrying particles, virus carrying particles, smoke, smog, and, of course – pollen. This air purifier also features a filter change indicator light, reminding you when it’s time to change the filter. Its sleek contemporary design and quiet operation is likely to compliment any room in your house, without disturbing the peace.

The 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet (FAP00-RS) air purifier is not only ultra quiet, as the name implies; it’s also 96 percent effective at capturing airborne particles smaller than 0.2 microns. Try the Filtrete FAP01-RS model for even more advanced purification. These air purifiers bear the government-backed Energy Star symbol; they are 44 percent more efficient than standard air cleaners and will reduce your energy bill, along with greenhouse gas emissions.

For a limited time, you can save $10 on any one of these indoor air purifiers with a Filtrete mail-in rebate.

But it doesn’t stop there. Filtrete is also offering a $6 mail in rebate on all of its filters that have an MPR rating of 1000 or higher. (This rating, similar to MERV, determines how efficient the filter will be at capturing small particles.) This includes the Filtrete Micro Allergen (Filtrete Red) Air Filter, the Filtrete Ultimate Allergen (Filtrete Deep Blue) Filter, the Filtrete Ultra Allergen (Filtrete Purple) Filter and the Filtrete Elite Allergen (Filtrete Black) Filter.

The wait is over.  Part two of the Filters for Kids series is here, so you can breathe easy. Well, almost. We suggest that you first make sure the air around you is safe…

Filters for Kids, Part Two: The Stuff We Breathe In

In the last post, I addressed the issue of contaminated water sources in schools and the health risks they pose to children. But water contamination is not just an issue in schools. Parents should take measures to ensure clean water for their kids at home as well. And not just clean drinking water. Clean bath water is also essential to good health.

Many water treatment facilities use chlorine as a disinfectant for public water sources. Bathing in chlorinated water can cause dry skin and damaged hair as the water is absorbed through the skin.  Inhaling the vapors in the air during a shower can also lead to respiratory problems, including asthma, after long-term exposure. This is especially dangerous for young children whose immune systems aren’t as strong as adults’. Perhaps you already have chlorine shower filters installed in your bathrooms. But if your child is too young to shower on his own, does that mean he has to suffer?

Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater just yet.  The hand held Sprite shower filter for babies removes 99 percent of free chlorine, leaving skin soft and lungs healthy. It has an adapter that enables it to attach to the kitchen sink for newborn babies and infants, and as your child grows older, the Baby Shower easily connects to any shower arm with the enclosed bracket. Does your child prefer baths over showers? We’ve got that covered too. The Rainshow’r Crystal Ball Bath Dechlorinator removes up to 100 percent of free chlorine from bath water and is completely safe for infants.

Chlorinated water is not the only thing that increases the risk of respiratory problems. Asthma is common in young children who are exposed to air pollution on a regular basis. Dust, pollen, mold spores, smoke, pet dander and other irritants easily get trapped in homes, causing allergies and other problems after long-term exposure. Parents can ensure their children have access to clean air in the home with an air purifier. Both the Whirlpool Whispure and 3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet air purifier models are ideal for a baby’s nursery or a child’s bedroom.

Spring is in the air, and so are all of the micro allergens that come with it.  A household spring cleaning routine that involves a lot of sneezing, wheezing and watery eyes may be a sign that it’s time to replace not just your home’s air filter, but your vacuum cleaner filter, too.  Filters Fast, a leading online retailer of air and water filters, now offers replacement vacuum bags, vacuum filters and vacuum belts compatible with several brands including Eureka, Bissell, Dirt Devil and Hoover.

Replacing the vacuum filter and bag improves suction power so the vacuum is better able to trap particles like dust mite debris, pollen, grass and pet dander, improving indoor air quality.  The 3M Filtrete filter line produces replacement vacuum filters and vacuum bags made with the same micro allergen and HEPA filter media that the company also uses to make air filters.

Vacuum bags made with micro allergen filter media capture 94 percent of particles larger than one micron in size, such as dust mite debris, grass and ragweed pollen.  They also capture 57 percent of particles between 0.3 and 1 micron including household fibers and other allergens.  Filters Fast carries Bissell and Dirt Devil brand-compatible bags and filters as well as Hoover vacuum bags and Eureka vacuum bags and filters made with micro allergen media.  They also offer compatible Electrolux, Kenmore and Panasonic vacuum bags. The vacuum bag should be replaced every one to two months.

3M Filtrete also makes bags and filters with an advanced HEPA vacuum filter media which helps trap 99.97 percent of all airborne pollutants which are 0.3 microns or larger in size.  These include mold spores, pet dander, grass and ragweed pollen and other allergens.  Filters Fast carries HEPA vacuum bags and filters compatible with Eureka, Dirt Devil and Hoover vacuum cleaners.  The HEPA replacement filter should be changed every six months or sooner if there are children, pets or frequent allergies.

Vacuum cleaner belt replacement should be done every six months to ensure optimum performance. Filters Fast also carries 3M Filtrete replacement vacuum belts, compatible with several brands, including Eureka, Bissell, Dirt Devil and Hoover vacuum belts.