{Disclosure:  As part of the Mom It Forward blogger network, I've been compensated for participating in this review, however all thoughts shared are my own.  No one's the boss of me!}

Keeping my home healthy and clean is one of my top priorities.  And although we don't have any pets, I worry about keeping dust and allergens at bay, especially when it comes to my kids' health.  My 3 year-old, Jacob, had RSV when he was just 4 months old and he tends to be sensitive to weather-related allergens and changes.  As part of my obsession with keeping a healthy home, I am uber-vigilant about changing out our furnace filters regularly, about every 3 months.

And this is where Filtrete comes in.  Even before I was given the opportunity to participate in this campaign, our filter of choice for our home has always been Filtrete.  I would usually just pick them up at SuperTarget along with our groceries.  They've definitely been part of my home over the past 10 years that we've lived here.  They've been great at holding up and helping our furnace run smoothly.  So, it was awesome to receive their line of filters for us to try and learn more about each of their benefits.

For many families, the Filtrete Odor Reduction Filter will be a must-have in the home.  With 4 boys {5, if you count my hubs} in the house, and with all of them in sports of some sort, we have our fair share of smelly socks, shoes, and team uniforms.  I'm not one to contstantly reach for a candle or other fragrance to fill our air.  Sometimes what you want {and need} is just plain ol' fresh and clean air.  Check out how it performs to make the home have cleaner, better smelling air.

All About the Filtrete Odor Reduction Filter

Homeowners often turn to products to help mask odors in the home but often times do not realize that they may also contribute to poor indoor air quality.  According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, air fresheners release release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air while scented candles and incense may contain particles, soot, and chemicals.  These also only provide temporary relief from odors by masking them in one particular room but will do nothing to remove the odors from the entire home.  The Filtrete Odor Reduction Filter:

• Has a unique two-sided design, with one side that captures large airborne particles and the second side that removes household odors.
• Is the most effective 1″ odor-reduction filter at removing odors in the home – such as those from cooking, tobacco smoke, pets, mildew, and cleaning chemicals – and is 65 times more effective than other carbon filters (based on comparison of organic vapor capacity vs. other national retail furnace filter brands).
• Starts to remove even the strongest odors in minutes after the furnace fan is turned on.
• Also helps improve indoor air quality and captures airborne allergens such as pollen, mold spores, dust mite debris, smoke, pet dander, and smog from the air passing through the filter.
• Last up to three months for odor removal and particle capture for air passing through the filter.
• Has a relatively low MSR Price of $15.99

I love that Filtrete makes an entire line of air filters, each with their own benefits.  There's one suitable for every family and home.  Starting at just a few dollars, they're easy on the budget and easy to find at Lowe's, Target, Walmart, Costco, and your local hardware store.  To locate Filtrete nearest you, you can visit FindMyFiltreteFilter.com.

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