The best air purifier for 2025

You’ve probably heard the statistics about indoor air being more polluted than outdoor air. Cleaning products, pet dander, cooking emissions off-gassing furniture and decor — they all contribute. Letting in fresh air from outside is the quickest way to clear things up, but if that’s not possible — due to wildfires, extreme weather, allergies or just plain bad air quality — an air purifier can help clean the air you breathe. With their combination of filters, fans and sensors, these helpful devices remove particulate matter, VOCs, dust, dander and even smells from the air. We tested a handful of well-reviewed options to find the best air purifier for most people, along with a few alternatives and even an air purifying plant. <br /> What an air purifier can and can’t do < [...]