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Window Filter Guide
A window filter is a three-layer filter fitted to windows and doors like an insect screen; it lets air through and holds back dust, pollen, soot and tiny insects…
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ComparisonsThe difference between a nanofiber screen and ordinary meshOrdinary insect mesh is made of woven threads and only stops insects. A nanofiber screen, however, hair…
ComparisonsPleated insect screen or hook-and-loop filter?A pleated insect screen folds open and shut on doors and wide windows, but usually only stops insects.…
ComparisonsAir conditioning or opening the window?Air conditioning cools and circulates the air but does not bring in fresh air from outside. For fresh air in a room, opening the window…
Air qualityWhat is indoor air quality, and how can you improve it?Indoor air quality is the level of dust, pollen, humidity, carbon dioxide and chemicals in the air we breathe at home…
Air qualityThe right way to air your homeThe right way to air your home is to open the window fully for short periods instead of leaving it ajar for a long time…
Air qualityWhat is fine dust, and why does it matter?Fine dust consists of particles too small to see that can stay suspended in the air for a long time. Traffic, heating,…
Air qualityShould you open the window when air pollution is high?When air pollution is very high, it is best not to keep the window open for long; but the home also needs air…
Air qualityProtecting your home from coal and wood stove smokeIn winter, smoke from coal and wood stoves carries soot and fine particles into the home through open windows. A window filter…
Home and livingKeep barbecue smoke from coming through the windowBarbecue smoke gets in through windows, especially in shared gardens and on balconies. A window filter…
Home and livingWindow tips for cat and dog ownersCat and dog owners should watch out for two things when opening windows: the risk of the animal falling or escaping, and…
Home and livingDealing with dust and insects at a holiday homeAt holiday homes, dust from dirt roads, pollen and tiny insects such as sand flies are the most common problems. A window…
Home and livingPrivacy with the window open on the ground floorFor privacy with the window open on the ground floor, fit the window filter with its dark side facing out…
Home and livingPractical tips for home air during pregnancyFor home air during pregnancy: regular airing, cutting down on scented and chemical products, staying away from cigarette smoke…
Home and livingClean air at home for the elderlyIn homes with elderly people: regular airing, avoiding draughts, and keeping out dust and pollen from outside…
Home and livingDust and pollen in the office: clean air for staffOffices need plenty of fresh air because of the number of people; but opening a window lets in dust, pollen and traffic soot…
Home and livingSafe ventilation in schools and nurseriesClassrooms in schools and nurseries should be aired often. A window filter, during airing, dust, pollen and…
SeasonsTips for sleeping with the window open on summer nightsTo sleep with the window open on summer nights, a window filter that keeps out mosquitoes, tiny insects, dust and pollen…
SeasonsCan the window stay open when it rains?With an ordinary insect screen, raindrops come in when the window is left open in the rain. A window filter, however…
SeasonsMould spores and windows in autumnIn autumn, damp air and rotting leaves increase mould spores in the air. Mould spores, through the window…
InsectsDo sand flies get through insect screens?Yes, sand flies and similar very small insects can pass through the holes of a standard insect mesh. A finer…
InsectsWays to protect yourself from flies without insecticidesThe most effective way to protect yourself from flies without insecticides is to keep them out: a gap-free filter on windows and doors…
Buying guideWhat determines the price of a window filter?The main factors that determine the price of a window filter are its size, the fitting type (hook-and-loop kit or…
Buying guideWhere can you buy a window filter?You can buy the Odera window filter from our website with secure card payment, via WhatsApp, or from Trendyol and…
Buying guideHow do you choose the right window filter?To choose the right window filter, first decide how it will be fitted: a roll if you have a screen frame, otherwise…
DustWhy does the windowsill get dirty so fast?The windowsill darkens quickly because of the fine dust and soot carried in by the air coming through the open window.…
DustWays to protect your home from dust when you live in the cityThe most effective way to protect a city home from dust is to control where it gets in: the windows. Airing at the right time…
DustHow does dust from the building site next door get in, and how can you reduce it?Construction dust is carried by the wind and gets in through open windows, doors left ajar and vents.…
DustThe dust and soot problem in homes by a main roadIn homes by a main road, dust, exhaust soot and fine particles from tyre wear come in through the window…
Insect screensDoes a dustproof insect screen really exist?Yes, but not one made of woven mesh: a dustproof insect screen is really a window filter with a nanofiber membrane.…
Pollen and allergiesCan you open the window if you have a pollen allergy?Someone with a pollen allergy can open the window, but should avoid the hours when pollen is heaviest and fit a pollen-catching filter to the window…
Pollen and allergiesThings you can do at home for spring allergiesThe most effective things you can do at home for spring allergies are to reduce the pollen getting in, clean away the pollen at home…
Pollen and allergiesHouse dust allergy and mites: what role does the window play?Mites are a major source of house dust allergy, and mites feed on dust. Reducing the dust that comes through the window…
Pollen and allergiesWhen does pollen season start in Türkiye?In Türkiye, pollen season usually starts at the end of winter with tree pollen, then grass pollen in spring and early summer…
Babies and childrenHow do you air the room of a child with allergies?The room of a child with allergies should be aired every day, but avoid the hours when pollen and dust are heaviest…
Babies and childrenHow do you air a newborn’s room?A newborn’s room should be aired briefly every day while the baby is out of the room; avoid draughts and keep the room warm…
Babies and childrenWhich insect screen should you choose for a nursery?The best insect screen for a nursery is one that, besides mosquitoes, also holds back tiny insects, dust and pollen, contains no chemicals and…
Babies and childrenProtecting a child’s room from mosquitoes without insecticidesThe most effective way to protect a child’s room from mosquitoes without insecticides is to cover the windows with something mosquitoes and even smaller insects cannot get through…
Installation and measuringHow do you fit a hook-and-loop insect screen?To fit a hook-and-loop insect screen, clean the frame, stick the tape around the edges, then press the filter onto the tape…
Installation and measuringHow do you replace insect screen mesh?To replace insect screen mesh, pull the spline out of its channel, remove the old mesh, lay the new mesh on the frame and press it in with spline…
Installation and measuringHow do you fit an insect screen to a PVC window without drilling?The easiest way to fit an insect screen to a PVC window without drilling is a hook-and-loop system: self-adhesive tape on the frame…
Installation and measuringA dustproof insect screen for the balcony doorA dustproof insect screen can be applied to a balcony door in two ways: the mesh of an existing hinged screen door…
Installation and measuringAn insect screen for a rented home without drillingTo fit an insect screen in a rented home without drilling, you can use a hook-and-loop window filter. The tape is stuck to the frame…
Installation and measuringFitting a filter to vents and air inletsWindow filter can be cut and fitted to vents and air inlets with hook-and-loop tape or a frame.…
Installation and measuringMistakes people make when measuring a windowThe most common mistakes when measuring a window are measuring the glass, measuring at only one point, forgetting the clearance for the opening sash…
CareHow do you clean a window filter?Vacuum the window filter in place, or take it off and rinse it with lukewarm water. Detergent,…
CareWhen should a window filter be replaced?A window filter lasts a long time if it is cleaned regularly. Tears, holes, or airflow that stays low even after cleaning…
CareShould insect screens come off in winter?Ordinary insect screens usually come off in winter, but a window filter can stay fitted all year round. Direct…
ComparisonsInsect screen or window filter?If you only want protection from flies and mosquitoes, an ordinary insect screen is enough. If you also want protection from dust, pollen, soot and tiny…
ComparisonsIs a pollen screen the same as a window filter?Some products sold as “pollen screens” are nanofiber window filters, while others are just tightly woven mesh…
DustWhy is there so much dust at home?A coffee table wiped in the morning being dusty again by evening is no coincidence. Some house dust forms indoors, but a large part…
Pollen and allergiesPollen season guidePollen season is not a single period. Tree, grass and weed pollen each peak in different months of the year.…
Air qualityWhat are PM2.5 and PM10?PM2.5 and PM10, often mentioned in air quality news, are measures of small particles suspended in the air. What…
Sleep and livingSleeping with the window openOn summer nights you want to open the window for a cool room; mosquitoes, and the dust and pollen on the bed in the morning…
Insect screensTypes of insect screen meshWhen buying an insect screen most of us focus on the frame, but the mesh does the real work. From ordinary mesh to pet mesh, pollen…
ComparisonsWindow filter or air purifier?Both are used for cleaner home air, but they work in completely different ways. An air purifier…
Babies and childrenHow do you air a nursery?Airing the nursery regularly stops humidity and smells building up. But when opening the window, room temperature…
Buying guideWhat to look for when buying a window filterNot every product sold as a window filter is the same. From a tightly woven mesh to a layered nanofiber membrane…
Home and cleaningLess cleaning with a window filterThe most noticeable effect of a window filter is on cleaning. As less dust comes in from outside, dusting…
SeasonsA window filter in winterWindows are opened less in winter, but the need for fresh air does not go away; in fact humidity and stale air build up faster indoors…
Air qualityHow does a window filter affect home air?Indoor air is a mix of sources inside the home and air coming in from outside. A window filter, this…No results found.