Air quality
Live Science delivers all the air quality news, explainers and product guides to help you improve your physical health. You'll find information on everything from air purifiers and humidifiers to tips on keeping your indoor air free of pollutants.
Latest about air quality
Do air purifiers help with bad smells?
By Joanne Lewsley, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Air purifiers can capture airborne pollutants, but do they also help with bad smells?
What is the Air Quality Index?
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
REFERENCE What is the Air Quality Index and what exactly does it refer to?
How to get rid of dust mites
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
Reference Learn how to get rid of dust mites with these allergist-approved tips.
How do air purifiers work?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated
REFERENCE A device that removes pollutants is an appealing prospect, but how exactly do air purifiers work?
Air purifier vs essential oil diffuser: What's the difference?
By Katie Treharne last updated
REFERENCE We pit air purifiers against essential oil diffusers to get a sense of the differences.
Are air purifiers safe for pets?
By Lawrie Jones last updated
REFERENCE Are air purifiers safe to use around our furry friends?
Six benefits of an air purifier
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference We look at the potential benefits of air purifiers and how these air-cleaning devices can help manage indoor air quality.
Dehumidifier vs air purifier: What’s the difference?
By Lou Mudge last updated
We pit air purifiers against dehumidifiers to get to the bottom of what each appliance really does.
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