An affordable spray collector, that measures only 15" x 20", and is an effective system for removing and filtering the overspray from adhesives, fixatives, finishes and airbrush paints. Using a highly efficient three-stage filter system containing a pre-filter for trapping the initially sprayed particles, a second filter made of polyester with a PVC tackifier binder on the exit side that offers 85% efficiency in particle removal, and a final filter consisting of a nonwoven polyester base impregnated with activated carbon (poly-carb) to trap odors and remove additional particles.