Can a Swiffer cloth be used as an electrostatic filter in an air conditioner?

Question

Hello...

My air conditioner requires that I use electrostatic filters. However, they look awfully similar to Swiffer type cloths, and aren't swiffer cloths electrostatic?

I think the AC filters are metallic, whereas the Swiffer is not, but I still think that they may do the same thing... more or less.

I want to cut down on the dust, pollen, etc. in my apartment, but I don't want to harm (choke) the AC unit. I also don't want to buy any products that aren't necessary...

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Answer 1

The above answers are correct.

Another pointis the Swiffer clothers are meant for cleaning by rubing and not designed as air filters. The chemical makeup is different and could be a health concern. The chemicals may be harmful if air is forced through the Siffer cloth. There will be a considerable amout of chemical introduced into the air by this method.

Be careful and Good Luck

Answer 2

I think the problem you might run into is two fold.

1. you will be breathing the cleaning contents of the cloth

2. the inner workings of your AC will become coated with said contents.

Look for washable filters.

Answer 3

don't do this

it is not the same; the Swiffer will fall apart and clog things.

Answer 4

no it wouldnt work. but i have to say this is absolutely the most interesting question ive responded to all day (good question)