My HVAC of 30 years brother told me to purchase these filters vs the little 5 pack ones in order to cut down on the allergens and dust in the house. Monthly I would always change the cheap ones too, but let me say that this Filterate filter is really helping our allergies and furniture dust. I plan on always using them now but often the local is sold out of them. But eventually I get one. I like that there is an area for you to write the installation date on the filter and then take the provided sticker and stick it to your calendar for follow-up.
I prefer Filtrete filters over all other brands and buy them when available but the selection of products is limited at most retailers. Wish the healthy living filters were stocked better.
My furnace technician usually has a less expensive filter to leave with me when visiting for my annual furnace check but when he sees I have a Filtrete Healthy Living Air Filter he says that is a much better filter and I should stick with it.