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title: "Holmes Desktop HEPA Type Air Purifier with Optional Ionizer | Small Air Purifier | Air Cleaner Purifier (HAP242B-U)"
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# Optional ionizer tech Fits rooms ≤109 sq.ft. 99% particle removal Holmes Desktop HEPA Type Air Purifier with Optional Ionizer | Small Air Purifier | Air Cleaner Purifier (HAP242B-U)

**Brand:** holmes
**Price:** 926.54 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your air game — because your workspace deserves the freshest vibe.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Holmes Desktop HEPA Type Air Purifier with Optional Ionizer | Small Air Purifier | Air Cleaner Purifier (HAP242B-U) by holmes
- **How much does it cost?** 926.54 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- holmes enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted holmes brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tailored Airflow:** Three customizable speed settings let you control your air quality and noise level.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Slim, versatile design fits perfectly on your desk or tabletop without clutter.
- • **Breathe Pure, Work Sharp:** Removes up to 99% of airborne irritants for a cleaner, healthier workspace.
- • **Built to Last, Guaranteed:** Durable construction backed by a 3-year limited warranty for peace of mind.
- • **Ionizer Boost for Odor Control:** Optional ionizer enhances particle capture and neutralizes stubborn odors.

## Overview

The Holmes Desktop HEPA-Type Air Purifier (HAP242B-U) delivers up to 99% removal of airborne particles as small as 2 microns, including pollen, dust, mold, pet dander, and smoke. Designed for small rooms up to 109 sq. ft., it features an optional ionizer to enhance air purification and odor control. With three speed settings and a compact, versatile design, it fits seamlessly on desktops or tables. Operating quietly at 45 watts, it’s a durable, ANSI-certified solution backed by a 3-year limited warranty, ideal for professionals seeking cleaner, fresher air in focused workspaces.

## Description

The Holmes Desktop Air Purifier with HEPA-Type filter captures particles as small as 2 microns and operates quietly to remove up to 99% of airborne particles such as pollen, dust, mold, pet dander, and smoke, providing relief from odor and irritants in the air so you can breathe comfortably. The optional ionizer ensures particles are more easily captured while also tackling odors. The Holmes small desktop air purifier can be placed vertically or horizontally and is designed to fit just about anywhere and effectively treat the air around you.

Review: Great little unit for the price! - I've owned this filter for 3 months now and feel that I can give a fair review. While this is not some super-filter that will eliminate odors or kill molds and bacteria, it's not supposed to be, nor should one expect it to be based on either its description or price. What it *does* is exactly what it is supposed to do: It filters dust and airborne particles from the air. I use it in a room 11x12 that is very dusty and in which we had lots of problems with sneezing and itchy eyes from whatever was circulating around in there. I have removed the front cover twice in three months to check on it. I have on one of those occasions rinsed the crepe filter, as it seemed quite dusty, but have not yet needed to change the HEPA filter. As far as sound is concerned, the low setting is barely audible, the medium setting is still unobtrusive, and the high setting makes what I actually find to be a very pleasant white noise. It helps me sleep better, actually, and helps drown out ambient noise. I am very noise-sensitive and I would not begin to call this unit "loud," and frankly find such remarks puzzling. My unit has gotten no dirtier than anything else in the room. I just dust it off when I dust the room and it looks great. I can't understand many of the complaints in other reviews, as I have simply not found those things to be true, or even if they are (it *is* audible and, well, yes, it attracts dust), they are simply the nature of this type of product. Of course it makes a sound and attracts dust. It's basically a box containing a fan. Even so, it makes more noise than any other fan, and gets no dustier than any other object in the room. If there's an air filter that works by silently releasing magical sprites into the air which seek out airborne particles and transport them to another dimension in with a sparkly wave of their wands, while riding tiny unicorns about and dusting the room for you, I haven't found it. This little unit does exactly what it promises, does it well, and does it for a paltry $3x.xx investment. Great purchase. Get one! *fairies and unicorns not included
Review: Purchased for electronics workbench - Works well for my intended use. I purchased this to mitigate fumes from soldering and it works great. On the high fan setting the smoke stream from the tip of the soldering iron is visibly pulled into the filter. The best use I've found is for eliminating the fumes from the toaster reflow oven. After a reflow cycle, I set the purifier atop the toaster oven and crack the oven door open. On high setting, the purifier is the perfect size for sucking up all the fumes coming from the oven. With the orange "smoke eliminator" filter, the air leaving the purifier contains no trace of fume or odor. Compared to running the oven without using the fan, after only a couple of reflow cycles, the room will begin to smell from the fumes released by the solder paste and if I work in this environment too long I start getting a headache. Using the purifier as described above, I can run the reflow oven all day without any issues. Caution: My reflow oven was modified internally with rock wool which insulates the oven and prevents the surfaces from getting hot. Placing this fan directly atop an unmodified toaster oven would most likely melt the housing or worse. Ionizer: The ionizer for electronics work MAY be an added benefit. Peering into the fan exhaust, only half of the air stream has ionizer probes. I don't have the equipment to test the effectiveness of the ionizer for ESD mitigation. Orange (smoke) vs Yellow (odor) filters: Holmes marketing isn't doing a great job explaining the difference between these two filters. From the given information, the two filters appear the same. Both include "HEPA Type" in the description. Both include "Baking Soda" in the description. Neither is advertised as "True HEPA". The Orange filter is more expensive than the yellow filter with no discernible justification given in the product page. From the front, both filters appear to be the same. However, physically looking at the filters, the difference becomes apparent when looking at the exhaust side of the filter and when physically handling the filters. The Orange filter includes a standard pleated style filter, whereas the Yellow filter does not. The Yellow filter appears to be a pure carbon and baking soda filter. The Orange filter has a carbon and baking soda layer in front of a pleated filter. The yellow filter may work better at removing odors as it may include more carbon and baking soda. However, the orange filter may work better at removing smaller particles and allergens due to the pleated filter. For my purposes, I'm not sure which is more effective for removing toxic fumes from soldering. So far, I've only used the Orange filter and haven't yet had to open the yellow filter. The orange filter has been proven to work so far, and since I only use the purifier when needed, I haven't yet had to replace the filter. Overall, I think this purifier is too small to purify an entire room. However, for work bench purposes it works great. Use a proper whole room purifier for 24/7 purification and use this when trying to purify a small work area.

## Features

- REMOVES UP TO 99% OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES: The Holmes Desktop HEPA-Type Air Purifier with Optional Ionizer captures particles as small as 2 microns, removing up to 99% of airborne particles and allergens such as pollen, dust, mold, pet dander, and smoke from the air so you can breathe more comfortably..wattage : 45W
- INCLUDES IONIZER: This Holmes air purifier features an optional air ionizer that helps to bind negative ions to airborne smoke, dust, and pollen to form larger particles that are more easily captured, helping to clean air more thoroughly and tackling odors
- 70 CADR: Air purifier provides a 70 CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
- CUSTOMIZABLE SETTINGS: 3 speed settings to help you keep your air clean and pure
- SLIM DESIGN, IDEAL FOR SMALL ROOMS: Recommended for rooms up to 109 sq. ft.; can be placed vertically or horizontally anywhere, including a table or desktop.
- DURABLE: 3-year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01MQLIJ14 |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #105,263 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #200 in HEPA Filter Air Purifiers |
| Brand | HOLMES |
| Care instructions | Hand Wash |
| Color | Black |
| Contaminant Filtration Capability | True |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,091) |
| Filter Class | HEPA-Type |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00048894065668 |
| Included Components | Air Purifier, Filter |
| Item Weight | 5.79 pounds |
| Item model number | HAP242B-U |
| Manufacturer | Holmes |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.2"D x 14.6"W x 11.3"H |
| Special Feature | Programmable |
| Specification Met | ANSI Certified |
| UPC | 048894065668 |
| Wattage | 45 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HOLMES
- **Color:** Black
- **Control Method:** Touch
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 7.2"D x 14.6"W x 11.3"H

## Images

![Holmes Desktop HEPA Type Air Purifier with Optional Ionizer | Small Air Purifier | Air Cleaner Purifier (HAP242B-U) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AY8zBnaNL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this model come with it's first filter, or do I have to purchase seperately?**
A: Yes, it does come with its own HEPA filter. However, when I replace mine I just buy one of those HVAC home 12 by 25inch pleated filters from Home Depot to replace them with. They are much cheaper and do a good job.

**Q: Would this be good in an office enviroment to put on my desk to eliminate cologne and perfume smells?**
A: I realize this question is a couple of years old, but for other potential buyers--I've been running this on my desk on high for over a year and have never had any comments or complaints from callers.  It's next to my laptop and appx 1.5-2' from me, and I've never had any issues.  I don't have issues with strong colognes or perfumes, but the air in my home office is always noticeably fresher than the air in the rest of my home and I have open windows/moderate-heavy pollen most of the year.  (I'm here now for unit #2.)

**Q: Is this good for smokers?**
A: The HEPA filter will remove quite a bit of smoke but it won't last near as long in a smoky environment, Using the ionizer might be a bad idea for smokers. The ionizer will change the smoke into a substance that will stick to everything more vigorously than usual. The odor from the remnants of ionized smoke is sticky and more pungent after it has collected on nearby objects over time, and it's MUCH harder to wipe away.

**Q: how often do you have to change the filter?**
A: We live in rural northern Alabama where there is a lot of pollen and cotton/corn fields; 6 to 7 months is the maximum we can go on a single filter. We use the HAPF300AP-U4 filters which claim to last 12 months but air flow is significantly reduced by 6 months; going any longer would probably put an unnecessary strain on the motor and shorten the life of the purifier. My children have severe allergies; so we immediately know when the filters need to be changed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little unit for the price!
*by )***) on December 18, 2015*

I've owned this filter for 3 months now and feel that I can give a fair review. While this is not some super-filter that will eliminate odors or kill molds and bacteria, it's not supposed to be, nor should one expect it to be based on either its description or price. What it *does* is exactly what it is supposed to do: It filters dust and airborne particles from the air. I use it in a room 11x12 that is very dusty and in which we had lots of problems with sneezing and itchy eyes from whatever was circulating around in there. I have removed the front cover twice in three months to check on it. I have on one of those occasions rinsed the crepe filter, as it seemed quite dusty, but have not yet needed to change the HEPA filter. As far as sound is concerned, the low setting is barely audible, the medium setting is still unobtrusive, and the high setting makes what I actually find to be a very pleasant white noise. It helps me sleep better, actually, and helps drown out ambient noise. I am very noise-sensitive and I would not begin to call this unit "loud," and frankly find such remarks puzzling. My unit has gotten no dirtier than anything else in the room. I just dust it off when I dust the room and it looks great. I can't understand many of the complaints in other reviews, as I have simply not found those things to be true, or even if they are (it *is* audible and, well, yes, it attracts dust), they are simply the nature of this type of product. Of course it makes a sound and attracts dust. It's basically a box containing a fan. Even so, it makes more noise than any other fan, and gets no dustier than any other object in the room. If there's an air filter that works by silently releasing magical sprites into the air which seek out airborne particles and transport them to another dimension in with a sparkly wave of their wands, while riding tiny unicorns about and dusting the room for you, I haven't found it. This little unit does exactly what it promises, does it well, and does it for a paltry $3x.xx investment. Great purchase. Get one! *fairies and unicorns not included

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased for electronics workbench
*by S***E on January 15, 2021*

Works well for my intended use. I purchased this to mitigate fumes from soldering and it works great. On the high fan setting the smoke stream from the tip of the soldering iron is visibly pulled into the filter. The best use I've found is for eliminating the fumes from the toaster reflow oven. After a reflow cycle, I set the purifier atop the toaster oven and crack the oven door open. On high setting, the purifier is the perfect size for sucking up all the fumes coming from the oven. With the orange "smoke eliminator" filter, the air leaving the purifier contains no trace of fume or odor. Compared to running the oven without using the fan, after only a couple of reflow cycles, the room will begin to smell from the fumes released by the solder paste and if I work in this environment too long I start getting a headache. Using the purifier as described above, I can run the reflow oven all day without any issues. Caution: My reflow oven was modified internally with rock wool which insulates the oven and prevents the surfaces from getting hot. Placing this fan directly atop an unmodified toaster oven would most likely melt the housing or worse. Ionizer: The ionizer for electronics work MAY be an added benefit. Peering into the fan exhaust, only half of the air stream has ionizer probes. I don't have the equipment to test the effectiveness of the ionizer for ESD mitigation. Orange (smoke) vs Yellow (odor) filters: Holmes marketing isn't doing a great job explaining the difference between these two filters. From the given information, the two filters appear the same. Both include "HEPA Type" in the description. Both include "Baking Soda" in the description. Neither is advertised as "True HEPA". The Orange filter is more expensive than the yellow filter with no discernible justification given in the product page. From the front, both filters appear to be the same. However, physically looking at the filters, the difference becomes apparent when looking at the exhaust side of the filter and when physically handling the filters. The Orange filter includes a standard pleated style filter, whereas the Yellow filter does not. The Yellow filter appears to be a pure carbon and baking soda filter. The Orange filter has a carbon and baking soda layer in front of a pleated filter. The yellow filter may work better at removing odors as it may include more carbon and baking soda. However, the orange filter may work better at removing smaller particles and allergens due to the pleated filter. For my purposes, I'm not sure which is more effective for removing toxic fumes from soldering. So far, I've only used the Orange filter and haven't yet had to open the yellow filter. The orange filter has been proven to work so far, and since I only use the purifier when needed, I haven't yet had to replace the filter. Overall, I think this purifier is too small to purify an entire room. However, for work bench purposes it works great. Use a proper whole room purifier for 24/7 purification and use this when trying to purify a small work area.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice small air cleaner that packs a real punch!
*by E***R on March 5, 2018*

I love these little air cleaners. I have one in each of our bedrooms. They are small, compact and do a great job cleaning the air. I love that you can set them upright or flat on the ground. I sometimes move it to a different position depending on where I want to place it. It works well either way. There are 3 speeds and we tend to leave it on at the middle settling 24/7. I have it positioned so that it is directly under the heat vents in the ceiling in the bedrooms. It is amazing how dirty the filters get. We have a pretty clean house and I vacuum every other day. We change our furnace filter often but these things really pick up an amazing amount of dirt. I change the filters about once a month and they are almost black. This has a switch for ionization but I leave that turned off because I am not sure what exactly it does or why I would want it. There is a light that comes on to let you know that this switch is turned on. The fan is somewhat loud on high and you can barely hear it on low. I think it honestly does a decent job on low but I keep it on medium because I want it to move the air a little more. I also like the noise for sleeping. Thanks for reading my review Becky Brooks

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