There are many home purchases that you make purely for aesthetics (hello mid-century modern furniture), while others are purely practical items. Air purifiers tend to fall into the latter category, but they play an important role in maintaining your home’s air quality – especially if you have allergies to things like dander, pollen or pet hair.

I’ve used my fair share of air purifiers after having some bad luck with mould in my apartments in the last few years, so I consider myself a bit of an expert in cleaning them and keeping them running smoothly.