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 allergies?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Air purifiers can improve air quality, but do these devices help relieve allergies?
Air purifiers vs ionizers: What's the difference?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated
REFERENCE We pit air purifiers against ionizers to get to the bottom of what each appliance really does.
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?
Best air purifiers 2024: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more
By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max to Dyson Purifier Cool.
Best air purifiers for allergies 2024
By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and GermGuardian AC4825E to RabbitAir A3.
Best humidifiers 2024: Relieve dry skin & allergy symptoms
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.
Best dehumidifiers 2024: Fight damp, mold and condensation
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best dehumidifiers you can buy in every category, from Honeywell TP50WK to LG Puricare.
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