Air Purifiers

Improving indoor air quality is important for a variety of reasons. It’s also why people buy air purifiers. These reasons include smoke removal, filtering out pollen during the peak of allergy season, and removing pet dander and other nasal irritants lurking in your home. Air purifiers can also help remove other harmful particles in the air, like bacteria, mold spores and chemical fumes. Also known as an air cleaner machine, air purifiers work to reduce unpleasant odors, which helps you breathe more comfortably in your home.

While home air purifiers probably won't eliminate your allergies altogether, the type of filter installed makes a big difference in its capability to reduce particulates in the air that may be causing you discomfort. A high-efficiency particulate air purifier, or HEPA air purifier, is highly efficient in reducing miniscule airborne contaminants while a charcoal air purifier uses activated charcoal to absorb gas and other chemical compounds in the air. Both options are on the list of top air purifiers available in Best Buy stores and online. 

To choose the best air purifier for your home start by deciding if you’re shopping for a large room air cleaner or one for a smaller space, like a bedroom air purifier, make sure the air cleaner you buy has the capability to filter the amount of square footage you have. To keep your home air purifier running smoothly, replace air purifier filters as often as recommended to make sure you aren't reintroducing previously captured contaminants into the air. If you don’t want to have to worry about buying replacement filters, either to save money or to practice sustainable living, opt for air purifiers with washable filters that can be reused instead of thrown away.

After your air purifier cleans the air in your home, why not be proactive in other ways to make your environment smell and feel great? This includes plugging in an aromatic diffuser with organic essential oils, which disperses a light scent of your choosing. Reducing moisture in the air helps prevents the growth of mold, which is why it’s a good idea to run a dehumidifier during warmer months, especially in your basement and other areas prone to dampness. When winter arrives, switch to a humidifier to put lost moisture back in the air, which helps keep warmth in the air and can save money on heating bills.