How to Choose the Best Air Purifier for Your Budget

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The best air purifiers can be used for removing allergens, odors and some types of bacteria, mold and larger particles. However, not all air purifiers do everything. In order to pick an air purifier that works for you and your budget, use the following steps.

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Instructions

Step 1

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Decide what you need your air purifier for and then determine the type of air purifier you need. You will need an air purifier that removes both larger particles(using a pre-filter) and smaller particles (using a hepa filter) if you are looking for allergy relief and the removal of allergens from your home. To remove odors, you should look for an air purifier with a pre-filter and a gas filter . UV air purifiers are used to remove bacteria and viruses and used in areas where there are very young children or older people who are more likely to be susceptible.
Step 2

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Once you have determined the type of air purifier that will work for your specific needs, decide where to place your air purifier. If you will be using your air purifier in a small room, you can decide on a less expensive air purifier with a smaller square foot coverage area.
Step 3

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Research different brands of air purifiers and compare the MERV ratings (air purifier efficiency) and CADR (clean air delivery rate) levels for a specified square footage to get a sense of the quality of the air purifier.
Step 4

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Make sure you look at the return policy and warranty information prior to purchasing an air purifier. You should have the ability to return your air purifier if it is not the best air purifier for your needs. The best air purifiers for your specific needs need not be the most expensive.