[The frequency of cleaning the air conditioner is once every six months! ?? ] Is your home okay? The filter points that are easily soiled and the opinions of "disposable filter" users are revealed!

It's been July and the hot days are continuing. Air conditioners are indispensable during the rainy season and hot summer, but have you ever noticed "smell" or "dust" after using it for the first time in a while? Not limited to air conditioners, places with filters such as ventilation fans and ventilation openings are prone to dust, so there is a possibility that the air in the room may have been polluted by using it as it is. Therefore, it is said that frequent cleaning is necessary, but it is a little troublesome to do it yourself. How often and how do you clean it? Therefore, this time, Nippon Sumizai Co., Ltd., which operates the air supply port / intake port / 24-hour ventilation port filter specialty store "Filtercom" (https://www.filcom.jp/), has been a building property since 2004. We conducted a survey on "air conditioners and outside air intrusion routes" for housewives (housewives) who live. First, I would like to ask about cleaning the air conditioner.

When asked "How do you clean the air conditioner?", The most common answer was "Clean only the filter by yourself (33.7%)", followed by "Clean everything from the cover to the filter by yourself". (26.9%) ”“ Outsource to a specialized contractor (12.6%) ”“ Clean only the outlet (3.2%) ”“ Clean only the outer cover by yourself (2.0%) ”.

If the air conditioner is not cleaned, dust will collect on the filter and it will become a source of mold, and when it operates, they will fly around the room. Individuals can clean the removable parts such as filters and covers, but it is often difficult to clean the inside, and it seems that some people ask a specialized contractor.

Now that you know how to clean the air conditioner, when do you clean the air conditioner that you use all year round for air conditioning? When asked "Please tell me when to clean the air conditioner (multiple answers allowed)", the most common answer was "Seasonal change (58.5%)", followed by "I was worried about the adhesion of mold and dust." "Time (34.9%)" and "When I noticed dirt near the filter (27.9%)" continued. Since the air conditioner is located higher than the line of sight, dirt tends to accumulate unknowingly. Therefore, it can be seen that cleaning is often done regularly or when dirt is a concern. So how often do you clean it? When asked "How often do you clean the filter?", The most common answer was "once every six months (30.7%)", followed by "once a month (17.3%)" and "one year." Once in (14.9%) ”. It seems that cleaning is done on a monthly or yearly basis according to the switching of air conditioning and the change of seasons. From the survey so far, it was found that many people clean the air conditioner on a regular basis. There are places where filters are installed in addition to air conditioners in homes, but I asked them in detail what the cleaning situation is like. When asked "Are there filters that are cleaned regularly (multiple answers allowed)", the most common answer was "kitchen ventilation fan (70.4%)", followed by "toilet ventilation fan (44.4%)". "Ventilation fan in the bathroom (43.3%)" "Air purifier (34.4%)" "Ventilation fan in the dressing room (28.9%)" "Ventilation port (23.1%)" followed. It can be said that the ventilation fan around the water is also prone to mold. Also, in the case of a ventilation fan in the kitchen, it may lead to a fire, so it seems that it is cleaned regularly. So which filters, including air conditioners, are likely to get dirty? When asked "Please tell me the parts that you think are particularly easy to get dirty", most of the respondents answered "Kitchen ventilation fan (72.1%)", followed by "Air conditioner (8.2%)" and "Air purifier (72.1%)". 5.2%) ”“ Ventilation fan for toilet (4.0%) ”“ Ventilation fan for bathroom (3.8%) ”“ Ventilation port (3.7%) ”“ Ventilation fan for dressing room (2.3%) ”. Many people think that kitchen filters are easy to get dirty because they get oil stains as well as dust. In addition, it seems that it is easy to get dirty because both the air conditioner and the air purifier have a long operating time. So how do you clean the filter? ■ Things to do when cleaning the filter ・ Use a disposable filter. Dirt on the main body is reduced and cleaning is easy (30s / female / Kyoto) ・ Vacuum cleaner is made into a brush type and sucked (30s / female / Tokyo) ・ Wipe with stockings that are no longer worn (30s / female / Tokyo) 40s / female / Kanagawa prefecture) ・ Use a strong detergent that easily removes dirt (40s / female / Tokyo) ・ Vacuum the ventilation fan every time you vacuum (40s / female / Fukuoka prefecture)・ We received responses such as using a worn-out toothbrush to remove dirt from small parts (50s / female / Tokyo). It can be seen that the dust has been removed from the details and that the cleaning time has been shortened. In the previous survey, we found that cleaning the filter was devised with various ideas. A small number of people answered that the "ventilation port" is easy to get dirty, but do you know the role of the ventilation port? A ventilation port is a "hole for sucking in outside air". It is actually one of the places that need to be cleaned because it takes in fresh outside air to keep the air in the room clean and keeps the room ventilated for 24 hours. Dirt on air conditioners and air purifiers is caused by dirt in the air. If you don't maintain the ventilation openings that take in the outside air, you may end up getting dirty air into your house. So what exactly happens if you don't clean the vents? ■ What are the disadvantages of not cleaning the ventilation openings?・ Mold grows and inhales bad things into the body (30s / female / Osaka) ・ Electricity costs are high. Allergic rhinitis is likely to occur (30s / female / Kyoto) ・ Dust collected in the ventilation opening is likely to enter the room and contain high-concentration harmful substances (40s / female / Saitama) ・ Wind Clogged during periods of strong illness, dirty air may enter (40s / female / Tokyo), invisible bacteria are likely to spread throughout the room (50s / female / Kanagawa Prefecture), etc. Answers were received. It seems that there are concerns that the air in the room will be polluted by dust and that you will feel sick. Like the ventilation fan of the kitchen and air conditioner, the ventilation port has a dedicated disposable filter, but how many people are actually using it? When asked, "Are you currently using a disposable filter for the ventilation openings?", About half answered "Yes (48.2%)". Disposable filters are easy to use and seem to be effective as they are not bothersome to clean regularly. How do people who are actually using it feel? ■ What I noticed and what was good about using a disposable filter for the ventilation port ・ Easy to clean and easy (30s / female / Gifu prefecture) ・ It turns black more quickly than I expected and makes me chill. It is helpful because it can be replaced frequently (40s / female / Tokyo) ・ Since dust collects visibly, it is good to have a guideline for cleaning (40s / female / Tokyo) became. We received responses such as feeling that the air is cleaner by using new filters on a regular basis rather than cleaning the filters (50s / female / Tokyo). Ventilation openings are often hard to reach, so cleaning is difficult, but it seems that the advantage is that they are disposable and easy to clean. Also, it seems to be a good point to be clear at the time of replacement depending on the degree of darkening. In this survey, it was found that the air conditioner is cleaned regularly, the ventilation fan is cleaned by using items such as toothbrushes and stockings, and disposable filters are used. .. The "ventilation port" has the disadvantages of "dirty air entering" and "invisible bacteria are likely to spread throughout the room", but it seems that few people think that it is easy to get dirty. However, about one in two responded that they used a disposable filter for the ventilation opening, "it quickly turned black and chilled" and "it feels like fresh air by using a new filter". Various opinions were raised. From this, it can be said that the ventilation port is surprisingly easy to get dirty and is an important part that needs cleaning. Another advantage of using a disposable filter is that you can see how much dust is collected and you can easily replace the filter. If you are concerned about cleaning the air in the room, the ventilation fan or the air conditioner, please refer to this survey. "I want to take in clean outside air 24 hours a day" "I want to block the invasion of small insects that increase in the summer ..." We recommend the air supply port, air intake port, and 24-hour ventilation port operated by Nippon Sumitomo Metals Co., Ltd. It is a filter specialty store "Filtercom" (https://www.filcom.jp/). We handle original compatible filters produced and processed in Japan. (* We do not guarantee the same performance and quality as genuine products.) We are unfamiliar with the abundant product lineup that can handle various ventilation port shapes and shipping in a molded state so that it can be used immediately after purchase. The filter can be replaced without any problem. Until now, even if the ventilation port filter becomes dirty, it is expensive if it is a genuine manufacturer's filter, so many people may have washed it repeatedly and used it multiple times. Our compatible filter is a disposable type at a reasonable price, so if it gets dirty, you can keep the ventilation port clean just by replacing it. How about using Filtercom to clean the troublesome ventilation openings? ■ Filtercom: https://www.filcom.jp/ ■ Nippon Sumitomo Corporation: https://nihonj.jp/ ■ TEL: 048-967-5311 ■ Inquiries: info@filcom.jp Survey outline: " Survey on "Air conditioner and outside air intrusion route" [Survey period] June 24, 2021 (Thursday) -June 26, 2021 (Saturday) [Survey method] Internet survey [Survey number] 1,011 [Survey target] 2004 Housewife (house husband) living in subsequent building properties [Monitor provider] General Research