It would be nice to think that we could all rely on good air quality as standard, however, with increasing levels of pollution both inside and out, many of us are turning to air purifiers to help counteract potentially harmful particulates in the air. Features a permanent and washable mesh pre-filter that captures larger particles, dust and pet dander

CLEANER AIR AT HOME: The triple filtration system removes up to 99.9% of ultrafine particles, like mould spores and allergens invisible to the eye; ( Dust pre-filter – think of air filtration as sifting sand on a beach. You want to remove the large pebbles first with a big sieve before using a finer one. Otherwise, the fine filter gets clogged up. The lower section of this cylindrical air purifier is wrapped in what the brand calls a fabric 'pre-filter', designed not only to look attractive but also to catch larger particles and extend the life of the primary filter inside. You can vacuum the fabric outer or pop it in the wash to clean it.Air quality sensor with colour-coded indicator monitors particle levels in the air and visually displays the air quality in real time If you’re looking for a quiet and unfussy air purifier that will fit into smaller spaces, then the Blueair Blue 3210 is ideal. Perfect for bedrooms or a home office, the Scandi-style machine is super-easy to set up and use. Recommended for use in a room of around 17m2, the Blueair Blue 3210 will change the air in the space five times an hour, going down to about twice an hour in a room of 43m2. The irony of an air purifier is that whilst they may help to remove air pollution from our personal environments, the plastics and other manmade materials used in their manufacture potentially contribute to overall environmental air pollution. briiv aims to reduce this problem by creating an air purifier with a difference. HEPA filter – this catches more dust, pollens, other allergens, and even bacteria, so you’ll breathe cleaner whether you suffer from pet allergies or hay fever.

Despite its relatively affordable price point, this model offers a pre-filter to capture large particles such as dust, lint, fibers, hair, and pet fur, a HEPA filter that traps fine dust, smoke particles, and allergens such as pollen and pet dander, and a carbon filter that works to neutralise smoke, fumes, VOCs, and household odours such as cooking smells and pet odours. The Levoit Core 300 promises to filter a larger area – capable of cleaning a 20m2 space as opposed to the Blue 3210's 17m2 limit – however, in line with its lower price point, performance is also lower, with it struggling to match the Blueair Blue 3210 on CADR results. It also uses more energy, at 45W compared to the low 2-10W energy consumption of the Blueair Blue 3210.There are 10, 12, 20 and 25 litre options available (these numbers denoting how much water can be extracted from the air per day), all offering air purifying functions on top of their dehumidifying powers. The Braun Scan & Clean BFD104BE is an air purifier that is specifically designed for smaller spaces such as a bedroom or home office. This air purifier is able to filter out impurities from the air that may affect the health and wellbeing of individuals. The device boasts an efficient HEPA filter that effectively captures particles such as dust, pollen, and smoke in the air. It also features an activated carbon filter which reduces bad odours.