Noise is another factor – you don’t want to replace one irritation (allergies) with another (the sound of a jet plane in your room). If you want a little more control, the accompanying app is straightforward and oddly fascinating, enabling you to check the air quality, set timers and even see the pollen level in your home compared with outside. I think it's horrible and also because of this experience I'm not interested in their articles at all anymore. It uses a triple air-filtration system to remove microscopic irritants and pollutants – not to mention odours – and can also humidify your air, adding tiny droplets of moisture from the 2.

We also liked the two fabric handles, which meant we could easily carry it to different rooms, rather than installing one purifier in the kitchen and a second in the bedroom (though this is recommended for maximum efficiency). It’s super quiet, too, and has a night mode so that the LED screen dims when you’re trying to get to sleep. The Sleep Mode (with an optional night light), allows your or your kids to drift off while it quietly goes about its business. The HoMedics stays quiet at its lowest two settings, but noise levels ramp up on its highest setting to around 54. Cleverly, the filter can also be configured to suit your personal and seasonal needs – for instance, if pollen levels are high in spring.Air multiplier technology then projects purified air throughout the room, and we could feel the difference after using it in a freshly painted bedroom. It rivals our top-ranking BlueAir for performance, though it fell short of the winner's circle due to its less-than-average coverage area (361 square feet versus the 540 square feet of the Blue Pure). But some purifiers are better than others, according to our latest round of testing, which took our total number of reviewed models up to 45.

Alternatively, press the button twice for ‘Night’ mode, three times for ‘Everyday’ mode or four times for the quicker ‘Boost’ mode. In this review we talk about the feel and build of the device, modes, our experience with using the device while cooking and our experience with using it around pets. Filter replacement indicators aren’t crucial and not all air purifiers have them, but this is a helpful feature as a clogged air cleaner won’t work properly. Since you might need to replace the filters a few times a year, depending on your home's air quality, the expense can add up.

Naturally grown reindeer lichen helps to trap and remove particles like pollen and other allergens, while a dense layer of coconut coir targets mould and bacteria. Models with multi-stage purification, including a True HEPA filter, were best at capturing airborne pollutants. It’s easy to control with either the remote or the app, which provided a lot of detail on our indoor air quality.

The one I purchased had good reviews and it had the ability to turn off the lights at night which was an essential feature for me. Our picks are all UL-certified for safety, though as with any electrical device, be mindful of fire hazards like frayed wires. In our tests, we found it effective at easing mild pollen allergies and reducing cat food smells – unless emanating from the cat itself. But even without the use of the ionization setting, the Alen should capture plenty of dust, pollen, smoke and more, while looking good in the process.Featuring a three-pronged filter system, it will capture larger particles with with its pre-filter before the HEPA filter deals with bacteria, microscopic dust, smoke and any other allergens. This Levoit air purifier stood out to our testers for its combination of value, performance and intelligent smart design. The best air purifiers will use HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters, certified to remove 99. I was glad to see that it came fully assembled so there was literally nothing for me to do except plug it in.