Typical Airborne Contaminants

Contaminant	Particle Size	% Efficiency
Algae Spores	3 microns and larger	92
Bacteria	5-30 microns	95
Fabric Lint	10 microns and larger	100
Human Dander	10 microns and larger	100
Plant Spores	10-35 microns and larger	100
Mold Spores	10-100 microns and larger	100
Animal Hair	35 microns	100
Pollen	10-100 microns and larger	100
Tobacco Smoke	.01-100 microns	62
Dust	.5-5 microns	97
Dust Mites	5-100 microns	100
Note: Particles under 35 microns are invisible to the naked eye. Independent laboratory tested in accordance with ASHRAE test 52-1. This test does not represent actual household conditions.