Allergies are more annoying than usual lately, right? No really, it’s not your imagination — pollen season is getting worse every year, and air purifiers are now an essential home appliance.
Climate change is a huge factor that’s contributing to the worsening pollen seasons. Among the culprits are high temperatures and raised levels of carbon dioxide, both of which can affect the proteins in the pollen grains that cause these allergies.
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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation has even said that climate change is a “serious threat” to public health, citing longer allergy seasons and worsening air quality caused by rising temperatures. Allergies aren’t the only reason to invest in an air purifier, though. Read more…
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BEST FOR AESTHETICS
Philips Series 2000i
This well-reviewed air purifier cleans quicker than most and is aesthetically pleasing.
- Dimensions: 29.4 x 41.2 x 61.2 cm
- Weight: 7.7 kg
- HEPA air filter: Yes
- Coverage area: 79 square metres
£400 from Amazon
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BEST FOR SLEEP
Silentnight 38060
This air purifier neutralises household odours including pet smells and cigarette smoke.
- Dimensions: 17 x 16 x 28 cm
- Weight: 2 kg
- HEPA air filter: Yes
- Coverage area: N/A
£41.68 from Amazon
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BEST FOR A DESKTOP
Levoit LV-H132
Small but mighty, this purifier is perfect for a desk or nightstand and powerful enough to clean a room.
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 21.6 x 36.8 cm
- Weight: 3 kg
- HEPA air filter: Yes
- Coverage area: 8 square metres
£67.98 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ADVANCED FEATURES
Dyson Pure Hot+Cool
Year-round temperature control, Alexa, and peace of mind makes Dyson worth the price tag.
- Dimensions: 24.8 x 20.5 x 76.4 cm
- Weight: 4.98 kg
- HEPA air filter: Yes
- Coverage area: 37 square metres
£679.44 from Amazon
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BEST FOR LARGE ROOMS
Winix U450
This smart purifier senses the air quality in your biggest spaces and chooses the most suitable cleaning mode.
- Dimensions: 65 x 26 x 44 cm
- Weight: 8 kg
- HEPA air filter: Yes
- Coverage area: 96 square metres
£299.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR TIGHT SPACES
PureMate 5-in-1
One of the most purchased purifiers on Amazon fits in any corner and cleans with UV technology.
- Dimensions: 17 x 24 x 55 cm
- Weight: 4.4 kg
- HEPA air filter: Yes
- Coverage area: 32 square metres
£89.99 from Amazon
Source : 6 of the best air purifiers to deal with pets, pollen, and pollution in the UK
