Disposable paper lawn mower air filter and reusable foam lawn mower air filter.
Disposable paper lawn mower air filter and reusable foam lawn mower air filter.

Types of Lawn Mower Air Filters

Air filters come in all shapes and sizes, but they fall into two general categories:

  • Disposable Paper Air Filter: These filters use an folded accordion of special paper to catch particles. Sometimes disposable air filters can be cleaned using compressed air, but they’re designed to be thrown away rather than cleaned and reused.
  • Reusable Foam Air Filter: Foam filters can be washed and reused. They are usually lightly oiled before reuse to keep contaminants from passing through the foam.
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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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