Almost any home can benefit from an air purifier. For city dwellers, they reduce indoor pollution. For allergy sufferers, they remove pollen and pet dander from the air. Air purifiers can even eliminate cooking odors, wildfire smoke, mold spores, viruses and more. These air purifiers on Amazon can clean rooms of all sizes, so you can breathe easier knowing your home is healthier.
In this article: Blueair Pure 311 Auto Air Purifier, Coway Mighty AP-1512HH True HEPA Purifier and Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier.
Since different types of filters remove different types of pollutants, it's a good idea to look for an air purifier with two or more filtration stages.
High-energy particulate air filters, or HEPA filters, are the best choice for trapping major irritants, including dust, bacteria, mold, pollen and more. Some HEPA filters are capable of trapping particles as small as 0.01 microns. Most air purifiers for the home capture particles measuring 0.1 to 0.3 microns and can remove up to 99.97% of particles.
To remove odors from pets or cooking, smoke and even radon, look for an air purifier that can capture VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. These purifiers usually contain an activated carbon filter in addition to a HEPA filter.
Finally, you may want an air purifier with a pre-filter that catches large particles, such as dust and dirt, before they reach the other filters. These kinds of filters are generally easier to change and clean, and they'll extend the life span of your HEPA filter.
Some air purifiers are categorized as ozone generators, while others have onboard ionizers, which perform a similar function. Ozone generators release ozone to kill odor-causing bacteria, but since ozone is a respiratory hazard, ozone generators can exacerbate lung conditions and should only be used in an empty room.
Air purifiers sometimes include ionizing technology, which charges airborne particles so they cling to surfaces instead of floating around. Some ionizing air purifiers also have built-in UV-C lights which can kill, rather than trap, airborne bacteria and mold. Since ionization also emits ozone, it's a good idea to run them while you — and any children or pets — are out of the room.
Air purifiers can clean anywhere from 40 to around 1,000 square feet. Compact air purifiers may take up less space, but they have smaller coverage areas as well. However, most home air purifiers weigh less than 25 pounds, so they're easy to move from room to room as needed.
Air purifiers use a few different ratings to help shoppers figure out the one that's right for them.
Blueair Pure 311 Auto Air Purifier
This popular purifier features HEPASilent dual filtration, which can clean 400-square-foot rooms in less than 15 minutes with 67% less noise than typical HEPA systems. It can remove 99.97% of contaminants as small as 0.1 microns, including cooking odors and smoke.
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Coway Mighty AP-1512HH True HEPA Purifier
Compact yet powerful, this purifier can handle rooms up to 874 square feet with its four-stage filtration system. It has onboard sensors that let you know how your indoor air quality is and can even turn itself off if it doesn't detect any pollutants.
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This compact, simple air purifier works great in small spaces measuring around 200 square feet. It uses a pre-filter, an H13 True HEPA filter and a carbon filter to capture contaminants while still operating quietly.
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Pro Breeze 5-in-1 Air Purifier
Featuring a four-stage filtration system, this air purifier can capture up to 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. It also has a negative ion generator, which can capture and neutralize airborne pollutants.
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Medify 2-pack MA-25 Air Purifier
Sold in a set of two, these HH13 HEPA air purifiers can cover a total of 1,000 square feet. They feature easy touchscreen controls and a child lock, and their triple filtration captures allergens, smoke, dander and more particles down to 0.1 microns.
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PureEnrichment PureZone 3-in-1 Air Purifier
This feature-packed air purifier uses a two-stage filtration system to purify rooms up to 300 square feet. It also offers a bacteria-killing UV-C light, auto shut-off and a sleep mode with dimmer lights.
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Germ Guardian True HEPA Air Purifier
This four-in-one purifier includes a HEPA filter for particles as small as 0.3 microns, a charcoal filter and UV-C light working in tandem with titanium dioxide to kill airborne bacteria. Choose from five fan speed options to prioritize cleaning air quickly or quietly.
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Perfect for small rooms or nightstands, this petite air purifier operates as quietly as 25 decibels while capturing allergens and other particles in its three-stage filter. It also includes an aroma pad for dispersing essential oils.
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