If you live in the Middle East, you’re aware of the dwindling air quality every time there is a sandstorm. If not, then the ongoing construction undermines the air quality you intake and leads to various health problems and respiratory issues.

It’s safe to say that breathing clean air is a luxury today.

There is a lot you can do to improve the quality of air around you – what with the air purifiers witnessing a boom. These simple machines can reduce airborne allergens such as pollen and capture bacteria, viruses, and smoke.

There are a variety of designs for your needs, and these products are inexpensive enough that it’s reasonable to have several units spread throughout your home.

Here are some of the latest products worth your investment, powerful enough to clean the air in a room, and quiet enough for you to sleep near the machine.

BEST FOR VERY LARGE SPACES 

Courtesy: Dyson

The Dyson Big+Quiet air purifier is suitable for large, open-plan spaces. Equipped with sensors that provide insights into air quality, the purifier generates 56 decibels of noise, making it the company’s quietest purifier yet.

Other features that make it stand out are a CO2 sensor; the HEPA H13 particle filter; the K-carbon filter tackling gas pollutants; the catalytic oxidation filter, among others. 

Available in stores at $571

BEST FOR SMALL ROOMS

Courtesy: Acerpure

The Acerpure Pro Vero is the perfect size for a living room. Made with recycled materials, the Pro Vero is encased with a minimalist matte white finish and a touch panel. It has a mode that saves power based on the air quality. The filtration system detects bacteria, particles, harmful gases, and allergens.

Available in stores at $179

BEST FOR COMPACT SPACES

Courtesy: Ikea

Ikea’s Uppatvind air purifier can effectively purify indoor air, removing harmful particles and pollen. What’s great is that you can effortlessly relocate it, ensuring you always have cleaner air to breathe in your home.

Available in stores at $40

BEST FOR AESTHETIC SPACES 

Courtesy: Bissell

The Bissell Air 320 Max cycles air 4.8 times per hour in a 327-square-foot room or once an hour in a 1,582-square-foot room. It looks elegant with wooden feet and a space to wrap up excess cord. Its standout features include a fabric pre-filter that collects dust, an activated carbon filter, and an H13 HEPA filter. The app, as well as the digital display, will tell you when it’s time to change the filters and what your air quality status is (good, moderate, or poor) based on a color-coded system (green, yellow, red). 

Available in stores at $544

BEST FOR A WALL 

Courtesy: Aura Air

The Aura Air wall/ceiling-mounted air purifier is engineered to cleanse the air inside your living space by utilizing a comprehensive filtration system and monitoring system. Its filtration mechanism, like the others on the list, claims to eradicate 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, VOCs, and allergens. With web connectivity, the Aura Air can link to your home network, allowing convenient control through mobile devices and integration with digital assistants and management systems.

Available in stores at $499