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.
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Best humidifiers 2024: Relieve dry skin & allergy symptoms
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide We have tried and tested some of the best humidifiers to help you banish dry air from your home — these are our favorite models.
Best air purifiers for allergies 2024
By Molly Cleary last updated
BUYING GUIDE Ease the symptoms of hay fever with the best air purifiers for allergies ― tried and tested by the Life Science team.
Best dehumidifiers 2024: Fight damp, mold and condensation
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
BUYING GUIDE We have tried and tested some of the best dehumidifiers to help you get rid of bad odors, mold and condensation in your home ― these are our favorite appliances.
Best air purifiers 2024: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more
By Lou Mudge last updated
BUYING GUIDE The ultimate roundup of the best air purifiers on the market — tried and tested by the Live Science team.
Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool Formaldehyde review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW Beautifully designed, this oscillating fan heater purifies air and cools or warms your space as required — but is it worth the considerable cost?
Morento Air Purifier (HY4866) review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW It's very affordable and offers a range of helpful features, but can the Morento Air Purifier pack a great performance into its low price point?
Air purifiers aren't enough to rid homes of gases from wildfires. Here's what to do
By Delphine Farmer published
Harmful gases from wildfire smoke can hang around in the walls and floors of your home for weeks. Thankfully, cleaning helps.
purOxygen P500 review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW It may be boxy in design, but the purOxygen P50 offers advanced four-stage filtration — find out how we got on with it in our at-home testing.
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