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Do you need an air purifier at home? We find out

- RACHEL OGDEN

We wash our floors, our bedding, our surfaces - but how often do you 'clean' the air in your home? Flinging open the windows on a clear day will change the air but it's arguably beneficial to freshen it up when you can't. Mould spores, dust, bacteria, pet dander, pollen, cooking fumes and smoke all contribute to making the air indoors up to five times* more polluted than outside. It's no wonder that air purifiers are becoming more popular.

What is an air purifier?