Air quality
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How well do air purifiers work?
By Helen Alexander last updated
Reference Air purifiers are intended to remove pollutants from the air, but how well do they really work?

Do air purifiers help with dust?
By Katie Treharne, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Can air purifiers help with dust and dust mite allergies?

Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool Formaldehyde review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW Beautifully designed, this oscillating fan heater purifies air and cools or warms your space as required — but is it worth the considerable cost?

Morento Air Purifier (HY4866) review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW It's very affordable and offers a range of helpful features, but can the Morento Air Purifier pack a great performance into its low price point?

Air purifiers aren't enough to rid homes of gases from wildfires. Here's what to do
By Delphine Farmer published
Harmful gases from wildfire smoke can hang around in the walls and floors of your home for weeks. Thankfully, cleaning helps.

purOxygen P500 review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW It may be boxy in design, but the purOxygen P50 offers advanced four-stage filtration — find out how we got on with it in our at-home testing.

Blue Pure 511 review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW Affordable and compact, the Blue Pure 511 is a modest air purifier that pleasantly surprises without overwhelming.

What are the most polluted cities in the world?
By Meg Duff published
Cities like Lahore, Pakistan, Hotan China and Delhi, India have consistently poor air quality, but it's impossible to accurately identify the city with the world's worst air pollution.
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