THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST TABLETOP AIR CLEANER.

New York, NY, June 1st, 2009- Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Tabletop Air Cleaner, chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its superior air cleaning ability, quietness, ease of use, and features.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute conducts systematic testing of leading products, often working in concert with experts, independent laboratories, or consumer panels to analyze results and determine which products are "The Best."

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute commissioned an independent laboratory to test each model's clean air delivery rate (CADR), and The Best Tabletop Air Cleaner's scores for filtering pollen, dust, and tobacco smoke were 151%, 73%, and 87% higher respectively than lesser models.

Scoring highest for features, The Best Tabletop Air Cleaner has a five-stage filtration system that includes a HEPA filter that removes 99.97% of particles larger than 0.3 microns and an organic fiber sterilization filter--the same technology used in hospitals--that eliminates 97.7% of airborne bacteria.

"Despite its superior filtering ability, The Best Tabletop Air Cleaner was very quiet," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager. "On its highest setting, it produced only 18.9 dB, far superior to noisier models that generated up to 35.6 dB."

Designed for rooms as large as 450' sq., The Best Tabletop Air Cleaner is only 8½" wide, allowing unobtrusive set up on a desk or tabletop. The Best Tabletop Air Cleaner is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $199.95. For more information, please visit http://home.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.