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The Best Air Purifiers for Pets
Our pets are full of love, loyalty, and admiration—but they are also full of allergens and pet dander that can get into the air that we breathe. That’s where air purifiers come in. Having a home with clean air helps keep everyone in your family breathing easily, even if you don’t have specific allergies to pets.
The best models will filter out the finest particles from the air, including pet dander from your living space or smoke during wildfire season. Check out some of the best air purifiers for pet dander.
Best Overall Air Purifier for Pets
- Quiet
- reduces odor and allergens
- blends in
- Energy-efficient
- Alexa-compatible
- HEPA filter
The activated charcoal filters in this high-quality air purifier capture over 99% of particles in the air in rooms up to 325 square feet. Its washable and permanent pre-filter can catch larger dust particles where pet dander can also collect and build up. The Coway Airmega is also energy efficient and has a compatible app, so you can do air quality checks an...
If you have an Alexa device, you can use it to set deliveries for new filters, so clean air will never become an afterthought, and you can change settings with the sound of your voice. Plus, the Coway is known for its quiet running volume, so it's almost undetectable.
Known for its quiet running volume, this is air purifier is almost undetectable and won't deter pets from being near.
What Humans Love:The activated charcoal filters in this high-quality air purifier capture over 99% of particles, removing the dander that causes allergies.
The activated charcoal filters in this high-quality air purifier capture over 99% of particles in the air in rooms up to...
If you have an Alexa device, you can use it to set deliveries for new filters, so clean air will never become an afterthought, and you can change settings with the sound of your voice. Plus, the Coway is known for its quiet running volume, so it's almost undetectable.
Best Budget Air Purifier for Pets
- quiet
- compact
- powerful
- Affordable
- efficient
- HEPA filter
You can get serious bang for your buck with the Levoit Core 300, which utilizes its HEPA filter technology to clean air in rooms as large as 219 square feet within 12 minutes. The costume VortexAir Technology and 360-degree air intake help to ease allergy symptoms. There's also a special Pet Allergy Filter that can be used that will help capture pet dander a...
The Core 300 combines a H13 True HEPA filter, a pre-filter, and a high-efficiency activated carbon filter to capture 99.97% of airborne particles. There is also a Sleep Mode that keeps noise levels at a minimum for more peaceful filtration.
There's a special Pet Allergy Filter that can be used that will help capture pet dander and absorb odors.
It uses True HEPA filter, a pre-filter, and a high-efficiency activated carbon filter to capture 99.97% of airborne particles, as well as a quieter Sleep Mode.
You can get serious bang for your buck with the Levoit Core 300, which utilizes its HEPA filter technology to clean air ...
The Core 300 combines a H13 True HEPA filter, a pre-filter, and a high-efficiency activated carbon filter to capture 99.97% of airborne particles. There is also a Sleep Mode that keeps noise levels at a minimum for more peaceful filtration.
Most Durable Air Purifier for Pets
- SILENT TECHNOLOGY
- good for large rooms
- removes 99.99% of common allergens
- energy-efficient
- REMOVES SMALL PARTICLES
- quiet
A great choice for larger rooms, the Blueair Blue Pure 211 has a clean air delivery rate of 353 CFM for smoke, 380 CFM for pollen, and 347 CFM for dust. It features HEPASilent technology to remove 99.97% of airborne particles that are 0.1 micron in size (AKA very tiny), so invisible and stubborn pet dander won't stand a chance.
It's energy eff...
It's energy efficient with an intuitive auto mode that automatically adjusts to information reported by the particle sensor, so air will stay clean without overrunning the machine.
- energy-efficient
- REMOVES SMALL PARTICLES
- quiet
- SILENT TECHNOLOGY
- good for large rooms
- removes 99.99% of common allergens
A great choice for larger rooms, the Blueair Blue Pure 211 has a clean air delivery rate of 353 CFM for smoke, 380 CFM f...
It's energy efficient with an intuitive auto mode that automatically adjusts to information reported by the particle sensor, so air will stay clean without overrunning the machine.
Our Other Favorites
- Breaks down bad smells
- small
- keeps air clean
- Affordable
- three-filter system
- has air quality indicator
The Winix Tower H13 uses PlasmaWave Air Cleaning Technology to capture 99.97% of airborne allergens in rooms up to 230 square feet. It features a washable fine mesh pre-filter, an activated carbon filter, and a true HEPA filter to break down odor, allergens, chemical vapors, and other pollutants without releasing harmful ozone. The activated carbon filter...
- Affordable
- three-filter system
- has air quality indicator
- Breaks down bad smells
- small
- keeps air clean
The Winix Tower H13 uses PlasmaWave Air Cleaning Technology to capture 99.97% of airborne allergens in rooms up to 230 s...
- quiet mode
- circulates air
- works in multiple spaces
- Affordable
- germ-fighting
- HEPA filter
The Germ Guardian is a price-conscious option that purifies 99.97% of pet dander and harmful germs and allergens. This air purifier features a light that helps kill airborne viruses like the flu, to boot. A pre-filter traps dust, pet hair, and other large particles while extending the life of the HEPA filter, and the activated charcoal filter helps to reduce...
It also features multiple fan settings, including a quiet mode to help keep air clean and the area peaceful while you sleep. With this air purifier, the smaller the room, the more efficient it is. For example, in rooms up to 153 square feet, there will be more than four air changes per hour, while in rooms more than 700 square feet, it will only change once per hour.
- Affordable
- germ-fighting
- HEPA filter
- quiet mode
- circulates air
- works in multiple spaces
The Germ Guardian is a price-conscious option that purifies 99.97% of pet dander and harmful germs and allergens. This a...
It also features multiple fan settings, including a quiet mode to help keep air clean and the area peaceful while you sleep. With this air purifier, the smaller the room, the more efficient it is. For example, in rooms up to 153 square feet, there will be more than four air changes per hour, while in rooms more than 700 square feet, it will only change once per hour.
- removes dander
- compact
- Uv lamp kills germs
- Not too pricey
- three-filter system
- Compact
Sleek and compact, this powerful air purifier includes a pre-filter, a True-HEPA filter, and a germicidal UV lamp. There are three speed settings and three timer settings so you can personalize your purification experience. It's efficient, too, with 99.97 percent of airborne germs and particles removed from spaces up to 300 square feet.
Sleek and compact, this powerful air purifier includes a pre-filter, a True-HEPA filter, and a germicidal UV lamp. There are three speed settings and three timer settings so you can personalize your purification experience. It's efficient, too, with 99.97% of airborne germs and particles removed from spaces up to 300 square feet.
What Humans Love:Sleek and compact, this powerful air purifier includes a pre-filter, a True-HEPA filter, and a germicidal UV lamp. There are three speed settings and three timer settings so you can personalize your purification experience. It's efficient, too, with 99.97 percent of airborne germs and particles removed from spaces up to 300 square feet.
Sleek and compact, this powerful air purifier includes a pre-filter, a True-HEPA filter, and a germicidal UV lamp. There...
- Quiet mode
- small
- effective
- 360-degree coverage
- portable
- two air streams
The TruSens air purifier may be tiny, but it is also mighty. Its 360-degree DuPont HEPA filtration captures pollutants and allergens while ultraviolet light kills germs and bacteria that become trapped in the filter. It features PureDirect proprietary technology that splits clean air into two air streams. This ensures there are no dead zones in a space and d...
This air purifier features various fan speeds including Quiet and Turbo cleaning mode, the Z-1000 has been carefully optimized to deliver cleaner air. It comes in various sizes including small, medium, and large to best serve the room size you're looking to maintain.
- 360-degree coverage
- portable
- two air streams
- Quiet mode
- small
- effective
The TruSens air purifier may be tiny, but it is also mighty. Its 360-degree DuPont HEPA filtration captures pollutants a...
This air purifier features various fan speeds including Quiet and Turbo cleaning mode, the Z-1000 has been carefully optimized to deliver cleaner air. It comes in various sizes including small, medium, and large to best serve the room size you're looking to maintain.
- leaves room smelling fresh
- filters out odors and allergens
- quiet
- fan speed automatically adjusts
- 3-stage filtration
- effective
Bissell is a popular brand for pet cleaning products and it doesn't disappoint with the Air400. This air purifier features three stages of filtration—a pre-filter, an activated carbon filter, and a HEPA filter to maintain good air quality in rooms up to 432 square feet. The fan speed will automatically adjust as your indoor air quality decreases, so you do...
- fan speed automatically adjusts
- 3-stage filtration
- effective
- leaves room smelling fresh
- filters out odors and allergens
- quiet
Bissell is a popular brand for pet cleaning products and it doesn't disappoint with the Air400. This air purifier featur...
- Safe
- quiet
- stylish design
- multiple airspeeds
- doubles as fan
This air purifier fan combo from Dyson is extremely popular. It's Wi-Fi-enabled and Alexa compatible and features a HEPA filter, which removes 99.97% of allergens and pollutants as small as 0.3 microns. Plus, there's a second layer filter contains activated carbon to capture household odors. There are also 10 airspeed settings and it has a blade-less design,...
You can also use the Dyson Link app to receive air quality reports and control your machine from anywhere. It is certified asthma and allergy-friendly and has been awarded the quiet mark accreditation.
- stylish design
- multiple airspeeds
- doubles as fan
- Safe
- quiet
This air purifier fan combo from Dyson is extremely popular. It's Wi-Fi-enabled and Alexa compatible and features a HEPA...
You can also use the Dyson Link app to receive air quality reports and control your machine from anywhere. It is certified asthma and allergy-friendly and has been awarded the quiet mark accreditation.
- CLEANS AIR IN LARGE SPACES
- effective
- small
- stylish
- portable
- uses PECO nanotechnology
This smart and sophisticated air purifier can keep up to 1000 square feet clean with the help of Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO) nanotechnology that captures viruses, VOCs, bacteria, mold, and allergens, including pet dander. It destroys ozone, as well. Featuring a touch-screen display, it can connect to Wi-Fi so it can be controlled remotely using th...
Plus, it's stylish and portable and fits into most interior design styles.
- stylish
- portable
- uses PECO nanotechnology
- CLEANS AIR IN LARGE SPACES
- effective
- small
This smart and sophisticated air purifier can keep up to 1000 square feet clean with the help of Photo Electrochemical O...
Plus, it's stylish and portable and fits into most interior design styles.
- quiet
- allows for more floor space
- effective
- sleek
- can be mounted on the wall
- SUITS LARGE SPACES
The Rabbit Air MinusA2 traps airborne particles (including bacteria and mold spores) and reduces common pet allergens. You can choose from customized filter options and five different speeds. It's quiet when set at low speed and can clean a space up to 815 square feet. Plus, it includes a wall mount bracket so it won't take up precious floor space.
- sleek
- can be mounted on the wall
- SUITS LARGE SPACES
- quiet
- allows for more floor space
- effective
The Rabbit Air MinusA2 traps airborne particles (including bacteria and mold spores) and reduces common pet allergens. Y...
What Is an Air Purifier for Pets?
In general, air purifiers filter the air to help remove harmful particles from indoor spaces, such as allergens, smoke, and mold. However, not all air purifiers are created equally. Certain air purifiers, including ones with more filters, do a better job at removing the tiny allergen particles that can come from having pets. By filtering them out, you can provide relief to those with allergies and keep the air clean.
What Is Pet Dander?
Many people don't want pet dander in the air they breathe, but may be unaware of what it actually is. “Pet dander is the tiny flecks of skin found in animals' fur and feathers," explains Amelia Brown, M.D. “When pet dander is shed by cats, dogs, and other animals, they get into the air as pollutants and cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to it."
How Do Air Purifiers Get Rid of Pet Dander?
Brown says that air purifiers contain one or more filters, along with a fan that sucks and circulates the air. As the air is captured by the fan, it transfers to the filter, which then extracts particles and pollutants (including pet dander) and pushes sanitized air back into the room. “Therefore, air purifiers help in keeping pet dander under control by sanitizing indoor air and capturing pollutants," she says.
If you want an air purifier that will address pet dander specifically, here's what to look for:
- HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters
- Activated Carbon filter
- Pre-Filters (the more the better)
- Modern technology
- An ionizer
Pet dander is not harmful to pets, but it can cause allergies and other sinus issues for you and your family. Adhere to a regular cleaning schedule of your home in addition to utilizing an air purifier. It is also important to regularly brush and bathe your pet in order to remove dead skin cells and fur.
Pet dander can last for up to six months inside your home if not removed with the help of an air purifier and regular cleaning.
Soft or hard surfaces (like carpets, couches, and even walls) will require cleaning to properly remove pet dander. You can utilize a vacuum for regular cleaning, an air purifier for everyday maintenance, and hot water and soap for materials or surfaces that have not been kept up with for six months or more.
