Canada-focused cleaning-tech guide

HEPA and CADR basics for air purifiers

Air-purifier comparisons are easier when you distinguish filter efficiency from the amount of cleaned air the whole appliance delivers.

HEPACADR

Editorial review: August 11, 2026 · Trevor M. Colborne

HEPA describes filtration performance

It refers to high-efficiency particle filtration, not the size of room a purifier can handle.

CADR is a delivery measure

Clean Air Delivery Rate is used by many products to indicate particle-removal airflow.

Noise matters at useful speed

A purifier that is always turned down because it is too loud may deliver less air cleaning.

Avoid ozone-producing claims

Health Canada cautions against devices that intentionally produce ozone for occupied homes.

General consumer information only. Do not mix cleaning chemicals or improvise electrical, chimney, high-access, pressurized, drain or other safety-critical work. Follow Canadian product labels, recall notices and the exact manufacturer’s instructions.