A tanning bed air filter is provided that filters incoming air that is provided to tanning beds. An air filter, complete with holder, filter media, and cover screen is provided on the outside of the bed. The filter provides for the filtering of incoming air to the bed, which may be sucked in by internal fans, or by natural convection due to the heating property of the bed. The cover of the invention allows for easy removal, thus exposing the filter media, which may be cleaned or replaced.
