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Are you worried about the air quality in your home? Clean air can contribute to your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of living. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to regulate it, like by using an air purifier.

Firefighters are making progress containing the devastating wildfires that started breaking out over a week ago in the LA area. But even as red flag warnings expired and heavy winds died down, another danger has remained: poor air quality across much of the Los Angeles County area that has health officials urging people to take precautions including staying indoors when possible and wearing N-95 masks.

Whether you’re battling allergies, trying to keep pet dander and dust at bay or want to help clear your home of environmental pollutants like smoke or smoggy air, having access to a great air purifier can be a great asset.

Air purifiers are a game changer when you’re surrounded by unclean air. In fact, I have two air purifiers running at all times in my apartment, both running next to my cat’s two litter boxes. It might seem excessive but there’s nothing better than breathing clean,