How To DUST PROOF Your Home | Genius Method Guaranteed

Summary

This video provides a step-by-step guide to creating a cost-effective homemade air filtration system that reduces dust, pollen, and airborne pathogens in your home. The creator demonstrates how to assemble a filter box using MERV-rated filters, a fan, cardboard, and optional PVC supports for stability. Detailed tips cover airflow optimization, filter orientation, and safety considerations, while alternatives for aesthetics and fan types are discussed. The method is designed to improve indoor air quality, potentially reducing colds and flu, without straining central HVAC systems. Additional resources, including a downloadable PDF, are offered for further guidance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Dusting can be a tedious chore, but with the right system, you can drastically reduce dust around your home.
• 😀 The DIY dust reduction system is inexpensive and simple to put together, requiring only common materials like PVC, cardboard, tape, and filters.
• 😀 A key to the system's success is using a high-efficiency air filter (MERV 13 or higher), which captures dust, pollen, and even microscopic particles like allergens and bacteria.
• 😀 The system is designed to bypass your central heating and cooling system, avoiding strain on expensive equipment and improving air quality.
• 😀 Cardboard from large boxes, painters tape, and PVC pipes are essential materials for building the filtration device.
• 😀 Eco-friendly tape options are available for those sensitive to chemicals in standard duct tape, and they can be used to assemble the system.
• 😀 A fan (box fan or squirrel cage fan) is used to push air through the filter system, ensuring air is filtered before circulating in the room.
• 😀 The MERV rating of the filter is crucial—MERV 13 is recommended as it strikes a good balance between cost and efficiency.
• 😀 Adding PVC to the system helps stabilize the structure, ensuring it doesn't collapse or get knocked over by pets or children.
• 😀 Always monitor the system while it is running; don't leave it running non-stop to avoid overworking the fan or system.
• 😀 You can further improve the appearance of the device by using a laundry bag to cover exposed filters or by painting the cardboard components to make the setup blend with your home decor.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the DIY air filter system described in the video?

The DIY air filter system is designed to reduce dust, pollen, allergens, and airborne viruses in your home, improving indoor air quality without straining your central HVAC system.

What materials are required to build the filter system?

You need 4–5 air filters (MERV 13 recommended), a box fan or squirrel cage fan, large cardboard pieces, painter's or eco-friendly tape, optional PVC pieces and fittings for stability, a razor blade or utility knife, pencil and string, scissors, and optional laundry bags for aesthetics.

Why is MERV 13 recommended for the filters?

MERV 13 provides a good balance between filtration efficiency and cost, capturing small particles such as dust, pollen, and some bacteria without causing excessive strain on the fan.

Why shouldn’t you just use a high-rated filter in your central HVAC system?

High-rated filters in central HVAC systems can reduce airflow, strain the motor, and even cause coils to freeze, potentially leading to costly repairs.

How should the air filters be arranged in the box?

The filters should be arranged to form a square box, with air flowing through all sides. A 5th filter can be added at the base for stability or to raise the system off the floor.

What is the role of the fan in the system?

The fan draws air through the filters, ensuring that airborne particles are captured. The airflow should be concentrated through the filter surfaces, not around the edges.

What steps are recommended to maximize the efficiency of the airflow?

Seal all gaps with tape, align the fan with a precisely cut circular hole in the cardboard, and optionally use PVC supports to stabilize the box and prevent air leakage around the edges.

What optional modifications can improve the system's aesthetics?

You can cover exposed filters with laundry bags or paint the cardboard. Ensure that any covering does not block airflow through the filters.

How often should the filters be replaced, and what precautions should be taken when running the fan?

Filters should be replaced every 4–6 months. The fan should not be left running continuously for multiple days, and the system should be monitored when in use.

What additional resource is available for understanding filter efficiency?

A free PDF guide on Patreon covers MERV 1–20 filters, explaining their efficiency for capturing particles ranging from pollen to viruses, and helps users select the appropriate filter grade for their home.

Can the fan type be changed, and what are the options?

Yes, you can use a standard box fan or a squirrel cage fan. Squirrel cage fans provide higher airflow but are more expensive. The choice can depend on room size and filtration goals.

Why is it important to follow the airflow direction indicated on the filters?

The arrows on the filters indicate the correct airflow direction. Following them ensures maximum efficiency by allowing air to pass through the filter media properly, capturing dust and other particles.