Seasonal allergies such as hay fever can be seriously debilitating. A good air purifier can help by capturing airborne allergens and removing them from the air. If you choose the right model – taking into account specs such as circulation rate and filter type – it can significantly reduce the number of allergen particles floating around your home.
This article aims to help you understand what to look for, and how to use an air purifier to fight seasonal allergies. Once you’re clear on what you need, our roundup of the best air purifiers offers plenty of tried-and-tested recommendations. We’ve enlisted the help of Warburg Lee, a clean air technology expert and founder and CEO of Alen, to provide his expertise.
“The CADR indicates how quickly the purifier can clean the air. A higher CADR means faster, more frequent filtration,” explains Lee. “For example, the Alen BreatheSmart 75i has a CADR of 347 for pollen, delivering 347 cubic feet of clean air per minute, making it well suited for larger rooms during allergy season.”
