Best Air Purifiers for 2026: Lab-Tested Picks for Smoke, Allergens and Flu Prevention

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Source: www.cnet.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:44:00 GMT

Pollen, wildfires and other airborne particles can turn summer into a respiratory nightmare. We tested 15 top units using a custom smoke bomb test. These are the best air purifiers for removing smoke, allergens and more from your home's air.