In an age where wellbeing is more important than ever, good air quality is becoming a necessity in many households. Why? Because good air quality is fundamental for the environment and our health, and rising pollution levels can have a direct impact on them both. Fortunately, there are a wide range of air treatment products on the market – specifically, air purifiers – that can help combat household pollution, and we’re here to clear the air on the best ones for your home.
What causes air pollution in homes?
From pollen to road traffic, there are various causes of pollution in the air. But the most likely causes of polluted air at home come from things we surround ourselves with every day. All you need to do is look around you to spot the likely culprits: air fresheners, candles, and wood-burning stoves. With these everyday items causing a wealth of respiratory issues, it's crucial to take steps to improve the air quality in your home.
What is an air purifier?
Air purifiers do just as they say on the tin: they purify and cleanse the air around you. Unlike fans, which just push the air around, they take polluted air from around the room and clean it via internal filters, before releasing clean air back into the space. They remove allergens and odours from the air, making them an essential for allergy sufferers and homes with pets.
You might be thinking, 'if my home is clean, I don't need an air purifier.' Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, as vacuuming and cleaning surface areas only eliminates a small portion of the polluted air particles. Using an air purifier to properly clean the air will provide many extra benefits, including:
Relieving respiratory issues, such as asthma
Alleviating airborne allergens, such as dust particles
Eliminating harmful cleaning chemicals from the air
Removing unpleasant odours, such as pet odours
Reducing airborne viruses, such as the common cold.
Which air purifier is right for me?
With an abundance of air purifying products on the market, it can be confusing to know which one is right for your home. Air purifiers come in lots of shapes and sizes, so you'll need to consider various factors (such as the size of your home) before you purchase one. Read on to discover the best air purifier for your space.
Keep reading to discover the best air purifiers to shop in 2025, as chosen by us.
Smarter, quieter and more powerful than previous Blueair models, the Blue Max 3250i claims to clean the air 83 per cent faster with 50 per cent less noise.
Quieter than a whisper at just 18 dB on the lowest setting, this Quiet Mark approved air purifier can be placed anywhere in the home (even next to a sleeping baby). We put one to the test and, we must say, it is one of the quietest purifiers we've come across (and the baby approves, too).
We love the smart features that allow you to track the air quality and operate the purifier remotely (via wifi) through the Blueair app.
With its simple Scandinavian-inspired design, this compact air purifier from Levoit is perfect for bedrooms and smaller spaces. Recommended for use in rooms up to 20m², it's effective in capturing and cleansing up to 99.97 per cent of particles.
Philips' award-winning 800 air purifier just got an upgrade – and it's better than ever. With a large coverage of up to 65m², the new 900 series air purifier can purify 20m² of air in less than 12 minutes. It also boasts an ultra-quiet sleep mode – at only 20.5 dB – making it an ideal option for light sleepers.
We particularly like that this compact option comes with a handy, easy-to-use app so you can be notified in case of poor air quality, and control your device remotely – wherever in the world you are.
Suitable for room sizes up to 110m², the Hoover HHP50CA is an essential for larger homes. Not only can this smart air purifier be controlled remotely from your phone via Bluetooth, but it can also be filled with essential oils to disperse fresh fragrance around the room.
Featuring a colour-changing LED light and a sleek, Scandi-inspired design, this compact air purifier has all you need to cleanse the air in a flash. With two, four and eight-hour timer options, you can choose how long you want the purifier on for if you're going out. It's perfect for rooms up 11m².
Can't get rid of the nasty pet smells in your home? Choose an air purifier with a built-in essential oil aroma tray. Not only will the filtration system capture particles from the air, but the essential oil pads will fill the room with gorgeous smells. This five-in-one air purifier also features a UV light to kill germs and bacteria.
This Meaco air purifier uses a multi-stage air cleaning system to deep clean the air. It includes a HEPA filter, carbon filter, PCO, UVC and ioniser to remove all types and sizes of particles. With a noise level of just 33 dB and a room size of up to 78m³, it's a great all-rounder.
If you want an air purifier that packs a punch when it comes to features but doesn't compromise on style, opt for the Tower Air Purifier. In addition to the 12-hour timer function, and the three fan speed options, you can also choose from seven mood-lighting colours to set the atmosphere. The blue and rose gold finish will look stylish in any room.
Not only does this air purifier capture dust and particles, but it also maintains a comfortable level of moisture in the air. It's the ideal all-in-one option if you're looking for a smart air purifier and air humidifier. Plus, it senses and reports the air quality automatically, so achieving clean air will be a total breeze.
From technology giant Shark, this nifty air purifier releases a fresh scent as it cleans, neutralising up to two times the number of odours as a regular air purifier. The best part? The filter lasts a whopping five years, so you won't have to worry about changing it every few months.
If you don't like the thought of changing filters every few months (or paying for them), then Vitesy's Eteria air purifier is for you. Compact and smart, this air purifier comes with a built-in, washable filter and sensors to monitor indoor air quality in every room – removing all kinds of odours in a flash.
Not only do we love how compact this option is (it's no bigger than a small speaker), but we also love that the smart app is both Google and Alexa voice compatible. A winner all round.