P3001 Air Purifier with Medical Grade HEPA Filter

We recommend that you leave your P1211 air purifier in AUTO mode and forget about it! Its PM2.5 particle sensor detects the tiniest variations in air quality and automatically adjusts its speed accordingly.

✅ 1. yes, the P3001 is effective against Covid because it has a true HEPA 13 filter and UV function.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus circulates in the air via respiratory aerosols, ranging in size from 0.1 to several microns.

Its medical HEPA 13 filter captures 99.97% of particles ≥ 0.3 µm, which includes very well:

✔️ respiratory microdroplets

✔️ virus-carrying aerosols

✔️ fine particles that may contain SARS-CoV-2

What's more, its UV light kills over 99.9% of viruses present in a room according to university studies.

For it to be effective, you need:

✔️ sufficient CADR for the room

The unit needs to stir the air 4 to 5 times per hour (ACH).

The P3001 has a good CADR (≥ 300 m³/h), so it performs well in medium to large rooms

✔️ Continuous operation

Aerosols remain in suspension for a long time → permanent filtration required.

✔️ Correct positioning

Not in a corner: ideally clear, in the center or near airflow areas.

✅ 1. The presence of a real HEPA H13 filter

This is the N°1 criterion for judging a purifier's efficiency.

A true HEPA filter must :

• capture 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles
  
• retain pollen, dust mites, dust, spores, bacteria...
  

✅ 2. CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)

CADR indicates the amount of air purified per minute.

The higher the CADR, the faster and more efficiently the unit cleans a room.

The P3001 has a CADR of 310 m2 of air treated per hour.

✅ 3. Advertised surface area

This must be consistent with the CADR and motor power.

Examples:

• Small room or bedroom (200 ft²)
  
• Living room (400- 1200 ft²)
  

👉 A serious manufacturer will state the maximum surface area precisely, and not exaggerate as is often the case on many sites.

✅ 4. Air flow

This is the number of times the air in the room is completely filtered in 1 hour.

To be effective against allergies:

➡️ You need at least 4 air changes per hour (4 ACH).

High-performance models go up to 5-6.

The P3001 and P6006 offer up to 6 air changes per hour in a normal living room, for example (up to 1100 sq. ft.).

✅ 5. Perceived efficiency in real life

An effective purifier is recognized when it :

• reduces allergy symptoms
  
• reduces settled dust
  
• eliminates odors/kitchen/tobacco quickly
  
• improves sleep quality (less stuffy nose)
  

Many users feel the effect within 24-72 h. We have positive comments from REAL people! (they're not made-up like some companies do).

The P6006 purifier treats 510 m3 of air per hour, versus 310 m3 of air per hour for the P3001.

What's more, the P6006 purifier displays room humidity and temperature, which the P3001 does not.

The P3001 has an ionizer function (ON/OFF), which the P6006 does not.

➡️ To treat allergies in winter, the purifier is much more useful than the humidifier.

But in some cases, the two together can be the best solution.

❄️ Winter: why do allergies get worse?

In winter, we :

• air less
  
• spend more time indoors
  
• heat the air, making it dry → irritations
  
• accumulate dust, dust mites and animal dander
  

So, purifying the air and adjusting humidity can both help, but not for the same reasons.

🌬️ 1. The purifier: essential for allergies

✔️ What it treats:

• dust
• dust mites
• animal hair and dander
• mold spores
• indoor pollution
• smoke / odors
  

👉 These are the REAL allergens responsible for your symptoms.

A humidifier doesn't remove any allergens (apart from the P8000 humidifier which has the HEPA filter but beware, it doesn't filter as much air per hour as a real purifier like the P3001 or P6006 for example)

A HEPA purifier like your P6006 does.

✔️ Conclusion:

➡️ If your goal is to reduce allergy symptoms: get the purifier.

In winter, the air becomes very dry due to heating.

Humidity levels that are too low (< 30%) can cause :

• nose irritation
• dry throat
• dry skin
• night-time coughing
• aggravated allergy sensation
  

→ Humidity doesn 't remove allergens, but it does reduce irritation, so you feel better.

✔️ The humidifier helps if:

• you have a very dry nose
• you have a dry cough
• you're prone to sinusitis
• your humidity level is below 30%.

❌ Caution:

Too much humidity (> 60%) → risk of mold, which aggravates allergies.

🧠 The best combo in winter?

👉 Continuous purifier + humidifier if the air drops below 30-35% humidity.

They complement each other perfectly:

• the purifier removes allergens
• the humidifier makes the air comfortable

Ideally, you should have a P1211 handling 120 m3 of air per hour in your bedroom and a P3001 or P6006 in your living room for maximum efficiency.

🧼 1. What is a catalytic filter?

A catalytic filter (often activated carbon or photocatalytic, depending on the model) is used to:

✔️ trap odors

✔️ break down certain chemical pollutants (VOCs)

✔️ improve air quality beyond particulates.

👉 It doesn't capture large particles like a HEPA - it's a complement.

🧽 2. Cleaning the P3001 catalytic filter

Important:

A catalytic filter must not be washed with water or detergents.

Water and chemicals can damage the filter's active surface.

Simply use a vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle.

We recommend cleaning the filter once a year.

🔄 4. When to change the catalytic filter

➡️ approximately every 3-4 years depending on usage.

👉 If you use the purifier continuously, aim for every 2 years instead.

You should replace the filter if you notice:

✔️ persistent odors despite filtration

✔️ visible decrease in efficiency

🧾 Additional maintenance tips

🔹 Clean the pre-filter regularly (monthly).

🔹 Change HEPA filter according to use (often 6-12 months too).