
Air purifiers are increasingly a household essential. Working to improve air quality inside of your home, they claim to clear the air of pollutants like smoke, dust, pet dander, and unwanted odors. But not all air purifiers are effective, and marketing jargon can make their claims against risk confusing.
From helping consumers stay safe against wildfire smoke, to reducing the causes of allergies and asthma, air purifiers are said to manage symptoms by cleansing the air you breathe. So how do they work? What are the health benefits? Do these devices actually purify your household air?