We have a new favorite air purifier
For dust, mold, smoke, and pollen ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  
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July 15, 2026

Today: How air purifiers can help during a wildfire event (and anytime). Plus …

After 12 years, we have a new favorite air purifier

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Air purifiers do one thing, and the best ones do it very well: remove fine particles, dust, dander, mold, and pollen, from your home’s air. Beyond filtering those everyday contaminants, they’re also useful during wildfire events — like the one sweeping across the Northeast and Canada right now — because they’re exceptional at reducing smoke inside.

If you already have an air purifier, excellent. Just don’t forget to clean the prefilter every month to keep it performing at its best.

And if you don’t have one yet or you’re itching to upgrade, let us introduce you to our brand-new top pick. It outperforms its predecessor in nearly every way. It’s more energy efficient, quieter, and easier to maintain. And it’s nicer looking, too.

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One last thing: How to improve air quality indoors every day

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When it comes to the day-to-day cleaning of the air inside your home, just a few simple steps can make a big difference. The single most effective method is to cut off the source of indoor air pollution, like smoke from fireplaces or candles. On a regular basis, wash your rugs, upholstery, and bedding, which can harbor all sorts of allergens. And if your HVAC filters, AC units, and fans are overdue for a clean, take a moment to get rid of all that dust.

Our ultimate guide to cleaning the air indoors→

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