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January 2, 2026
For a really thorough explanation of how MERV ratings are calculated, see this summary from the National Air Filtration Association
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It takes that old Marlboro cigarette pack look, you know, the red pointy thing and the strong letters, but instead of Marlboro, it screams CIGNETTI. Its this massive pop culture nod, super recognizable, and it just perfectly captures how big Coach Cignetti, or Coach Cig as we call him, feels to us