Wildfire smoke, pet dandruff and cooking fumes can all pollute the air in your home. Winix, Shark and Dyson make the top air purifiers to fix that The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things If you live in affected parts on the US, climate change is making wildfire season more intense, adding more ozone at ground level. That means air quality is not a factor to overlook when it comes to your health at home. And beyond wildfire smoke, pollen, smoke, pet dandruff and cooking fumes are all particulates that can affect your home’s hygiene. Lots of air purifier brands promise to improve air quality, but hide their performance behind jargon. But don’t worry: I’ve got over a decade of experience testing air purifiers, both in a home and lab setting, to help you cut through the marketing haze. A pre-filter that prevents pet and human hair from prematurely clogging the main filter A HEPA or HEPA-like filter that removes fine particulates from the air A carbon medium for dealing with odors Continue reading...