Choosing the right model

Indoor air pollution can contribute to a host of issues. Protect yourself and your family by choosing the purifier that best suits your needs, space and preferences.

Step 1: AIR ISSUES OR CONCERNS
A. Allergies & Allergy Symptoms
B. Respiratory issues
C. Dirty/Stagnant Air
D. Unpleasant Odors
E. Keeping your air clean

A. CONCERN: Allergies & Allergy Symptoms.
SOLUTION: True HEPA Filtration Purifiers
Capture up to 99.97% of airborne particles as small 0.3 microns, including pollen, dust, pet dander and even tobacco smoke from air passing through the filter.

B. CONCERN: Respiratory issues.
SOLUTION: Air purifiers with True HEPA filtration
True HEPA filtration is best for people with respiratory issues, removing up to 99.97% of airborne allergens as small as 0.3 microns, including dust, dust mite debris, pollen, mold spores, pet dander and smoke from the air passing through the filter.

C. CONCERN: Dirty/Stagnant Air.
SOLUTION: Air purifiers with permanent or replaceable HEPA-Type filters.
HEPA-Type filters offer up to 99% filtration, capturing particles 2.0 microns or larger from air passing through the filter, resulting in cleaner, fresher air. With regular care, permanent filters** are designed to never need replacing with ordinary care and are great for improving overall air quality.
**Permanent filters are not recommended for removing smoke odors, as over time, filter fibers will retain and disperse odors. Units with replaceable filters are best for removing odors.

D. CONCERN: Unpleasant Odors.
SOLUTION: Units with added carbon or Arm & Hammer^® baking soda
Carbon Filters effectively remove unpleasant household odors generated by pets, mildew, cooking, construction materials and more, with activated charcoal and Arm & Hammer^® baking soda.

E. CONCERN: Keeping your air clean
SOLUTION: HEPA-Type filtration with regular maintenance
HEPA-Type filters offer up to 99% filtration, capturing particles 2.0 microns or larger from air passing through the filter, resulting in cleaner, fresher air.

Air Purifier Filtration Options from Holmes^®:

Concern	Solution	Outcome
Allergies caused by: - Pollen - Mold Spores - Dust - Pet Dander - Smoke	True HEPA filtration removes up to 99.97% of airborne allergens as small as 0.3 microns*, helping create more comfortable environment at home.	More Comfortable, Allergen-Free Air
Stale Indoor Air caused by: - Pollen - Mold Spores - Dust - Pet Dander - Smoke	HEPA-Type filtration removes up to 99% of airborne pollutants as small as 2 microns.* These particles can make the indoor air 5 to 100 times more polluted then the outdoor air. Permanent HEPA-Type filters offer up to 99% filtration* and never need to be replaced with ordinary care. Permanent filtration units are NOT recommended for odor removal	Cleaner, Fresher Air
Unpleasant Odors caused by: - Pets - Garbage - Bathrooms - Nurseries - Cooking - Smoke	Activated charcoal filter is enhanced with Arm & Hammer® baking soda to effectively remove common household odors. Available on units with Replaceable HEPA-Type and True HEPA filters.	Fresher Air

*from air passing through the filter

What is in your air?
1 micron measures 1/25400th of an inch. Airborne particles less than 11 microns are too small to see but can wreak havoc on the eyes, skin and respiratory system.

Particle Sizes:
100 microns Diameter of human hair
5-25 microns Debris, dust, plant spores, pollen, skin flakes, mold and pet dander
0.3-5 microns Light atmospheric dust, dust mite debris, tobacco smoke and metallic fumes
0.3-5 microns Light atmospheric dust, dust mite debris, tobacco smoke and metallic fumes
5-25 microns Debris, dust, plant spores, pollen, skin flakes, mold and pet dander
100 microns Thickness of human hair

Step 2: SPACE
Determine where you will place your air purifier and find the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)* you need, based on room size, using guidelines below:

*The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) indicates how much filtered air an air purifier delivers. Units with higher CADR ratings filter air faster and are recommended for larger rooms.



CADR by the Room:
Small room (nursery, office or small bedroom) – approximately 150 sq ft
Recommended CADR: below 97

Medium Room (bedroom or family room) sized at 150 – 200 sq ft
Recommended CADR: 98-130

Large room (family or living room) of 200 sq ft or more
Recommended CADR: 130 or higher

Step 2: PREFERENCES
Holmes^® air purifiers feature several options to suit your needs and preferences.

Permanent HEPA-Type filters reduce up to 99% of airborne pollutants - even pollen and dust! With proper care, permanent filters never need replacing and are great for improving overall air quality but are not recommended for odor removal. Fibers in the filter may retain and disperse odors. Choose replaceable filters for removing odors.

Replaceable filters are available in True HEPA and HEPA-Type filters. Best for removing odors including tobacco smoke, replaceable filters keep air at its freshest.

Quiet Operation feature minimizes noise at any speed while delivering a very high level of filtration using a specially designed airflow system.

Filter-Service Reminders tell you when it’s time to clean or replace your filter, so you don’t have to keep track and air quality stays at its peak.

Stylish Design Holmes^® brand offers air top-notch purifiers to coordinate with any décor.



Tip: Look for tested products and only buy from a reliable source. Holmes^® is a leading brand in indoor air products, delivering quality, value and peace of mind to you and your family.