Key takeaways:Health experts recommend using air purifiers to help prevent illness, especially during the cold months and flu season, as viruses like influenza and the COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2 are carried in respiratory aerosols. Health experts recommend operating your air purifier continuously at a low speed to minimize the risk of illness. If someone is actively sick, prioritize a high fan speed.Our exclusive lab data reveals that the Shark HP232 performed best at particle removal on a low fan setting, while the Coway Airmega 400S performed best on a high fan setting.Other important factors for illness prevention include an air purifier with a true HEPA filter and strategically placing the unit in your home.
I’ve become dependent on my air purifier to capture allergens such as dust and pollen during the spring allergy season, as well as smoke from wildfires where I live in Southern California. However, I’ve always wondered whether air purifiers can
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