Filters For Birds

There are a variety of filters for birds on the market today, and that's a good thing. However, it can be daunting to figure out what each filter does and which are best for your bird. Here is a brief description of the best filters for birds and what each one does.

Large Particle Pre-filter---When you see this type of filters listed in the owner's manual or technical specifications for a cleaner, it's as good as money in your pocket. These filters are made up of a cotton-ball like material and are usually the first line of defense against airborne particles.

It's name tells the story about the fact that it is designed to trap the big airborne particulates that you can see. Hair, dust, and pieces of lint are able to be effectively eliminated and the cost to replace this filter is generally under $30. That means that instead of a more expensive and finer grade filter being clogged unnecessarily, this filter does the job in a more cost effective way.

Medium Particle Pre-filter---This is the second line of defense and catches those particles that are able to go through the large particle filter. But it stops them from filling up the more expensive filter and allows it to be reserved for microscopic particles.

HEPA---This is an acronym for high efficiency particle arresting.. In order to be give this title, it must have tested and proven that it can remove microscopic particles.

Its efficiency is 99.97% which means that it can eliminate 99,997 out of every 10,000 airborne particles that are .3 microns or greater in size; and a micron is defined as one millionth of a meter.

This type of filtration is so great for birds because it does not produce any ionized particles or ozone, as the effects of both are still being disputed by the experts. Fresh air should be and is the only thing that is produced when HEPA filtration is used. Even hospitals use it of insure clean air.

Carbon Cloth---This kind of filter offers double benefits because of its construction. Designed by the British Military as their answer to chemical warfare, it will help your bird so much. Carbon is well known for its ability to remove gaseous pollutants. Birds' respiratory system is both a blessing and a curse because its efficiency can deliver air quickly but it can also deliver harmful gases and odors too, so this is a crucial feature to have. And because the carbon is woven, it gives additional protection against particles; that's a pretty good bang for your buck from one filter.

The combination of these 4 filters is one of the best ways to clear the air of both gaseous and particulate pollutants that often lead to the early demise of pet birds. Choosing a cleaner with this combination of filters will provide a healthy life for your bird and you.