Air purifiers
Coverage of Air purifiers in the Nexus archive.
- The 5 best purifiers for smoky air: Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested air purifiers for their effectiveness in removing wildfire smoke and their operating costs. Wildfire smoke can enter indoor spaces and remain for extended periods.
- Front Range facing smoky skies and air quality alerts as West Slope fires rage
The Front Range in Colorado is experiencing smoky skies and air quality alerts due to wildfires on the Western Slope. Residents report health impacts and increased purchases of air purifiers, while authorities warn vulnerable groups about unhealthy conditions. The alert lasts through Tuesday, with businesses like McGuckin Hardware seeing heightened demand for air purifiers during fire seasons.
- Do house plants improve air quality?
House plants are not as effective at improving air quality as air purifiers, which are easier to maintain. Air purifiers are a better option for those looking to improve indoor air quality. House plants have some benefits, but air purifiers are more efficient.
- We tried over a dozen air purifiers — these are the best 2026
The article reviews over a dozen air purifiers tested in real-world home environments, evaluating their size, functionality, and effectiveness to identify the best models in 2026.