Everyone seems to love when spring is in the air. But what about those of us with allergies? If you’re no stranger to the sneezing, sniffling and itching, consider investing in an air purifier this spring. Even if you have no respiratory issues, you’ll still benefit from the germ-reducing, odour-busting properties of these little machines. They can even help repel mosquitoes! If you’re on a budget, consider one of these air purifiers under $200.
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For A Small Room
This compact air purifier with HEPA-type filter has three cleaning levels and manual control. It fits on a desktop and is great for small rooms up to 85 square feet, like a home office or a baby’s room. If you tend to forget to change the filter, the indicator light that tells you when it’s time for a new filter will come in handy. Honeywell HEPAClean Tabletop 13´ by 13´ Room Air Purifier, Amazon, $151.
For Smoke
If you live in an area prone to wildfires, you want an air purifier that can handle those fine particles from wildfire smoke. For only the fraction of the cost of Dyson air purifiers, this one removes 99 percent of those particles within an hour and automatically adjusts to changing conditions thanks to its particle sensor. It’s ideal for rooms of up to 190 square feet and is ENERGY STAR certified. Blueair Blue Pure 411 Auto Air Purifier, Amazon, $190.
For Travel
If you’re prone to allergies, even the best cleaning tips for cottages and vacation rentals may not be enough to let you breathe easy. Consider an air purifier that easily fits into your luggage, like this one from Levoit. It doesn’t need a transformer but only an adapter, so you can take it anywhere in the world. Even though it’s quiet, you’ll sleep even better with a few drops of relaxing essential oil on the built-in aroma pad. Levoit Core Mini Air Purifier, Amazon, $190.
For Better Sleep
This air purifier works to help you get a better sleep. Working best in small spaces of up to 56 square feet, it features a three-stage filtration system and three speeds. This small machine includes a little extra you didn’t think of: The soothing white noise will help you sleep better. When you wake up after eight hours, it will automatically shut off. Lasko HF11200 Desktop Air Purifier, Amazon, $116.
For Deodorizing
Looking for an easy way to eradicate the most common household odours? This air purifier has a three-in-one filter that includes activated carbon to absorb the smell of wet dog, cat litter box, garbage, dirty laundry or whatever else irks your nostrils in spaces of up to 100 square feet. A portion of the money you pay goes towards helping homeless pets. Bissell MyAir Personal Air Purifier, Amazon, $124.
For Fresh Scent
This one’s for the people who love their homes to smell clean at all times. This air purifier not only gets rid of allergens and bad odours, but also adds Febreze scent. It has a HEPA filter, manual control and three cleaning levels to cover a space of up to 85 square feet. The scent comes in a separate cartridge and you can control how intense you want it to be. And yes, you do have the option to skip the scent altogether. Febreze FHT180W HEPA-Type Mini Tower Air Purifier, Amazon, $170.
Don’t Forget to Clean the Air, Too!
If you love Smart technology, you’ll love this air purifier that’s compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. You don’t even need a degree in computer science to set it up; simply download the app, plug it in and connect and you’re good to go. The three-speed air purifier is best for rooms of up to 120 square feet. Geeni Breathe XL Smart Hub Air Purifier, Amazon, $174.
For Pet Lovers
If you have multiple pets and let them sleep in your room, you need something more powerful than the basics. This ENERGY STAR-certified air purifier will rid a floor area of 230 square feet of dust and dander within the time it takes you to get everyone ready for bed and tucked in. The cylindrical shape means it gets those allergy-causing particles from every nook and cranny. Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier, Amazon, $190.
For Your Home Office
This is probably the best inexpensive air purifier you’ll find and it should become one of your home office essentials. Not only is it compact, it’s also highly versatile: You can place it vertically or horizontally. It’s infused with baking soda to help eliminate odours, has three settings and works for rooms of up to 109 square feet. Most importantly, it’s quiet, making it perfect for deep-focus work. Holmes HEPA-Type Desktop Air Purifier, Amazon, $115.
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