The living room is usually the largest and most frequently used room in the house. It is where cooking takes place, pets hang out, visitors arrive, and windows are often left open for fresh air, with pollen and fine particulate matter as an unwanted byproduct. This places different demands on an air purifier than, for example, a bedroom. In this article, we discuss what you should look out for.
Why the living room requires a different approach
Compared to a bedroom, a living room is often larger, has more traffic from people and pets, and may have to deal with cooking odors, cigarette smoke from guests, or dust brought in from outside. This means that an air purifier for the living room generally requires more capacity than a model for a smaller room.
What a living room air purifier must meet
Sufficient CADR for the room size
Living rooms are frequently 25 to 45m2 or larger, especially when connected to an open kitchen. Choose a model whose maximum m2 rating is well above the actual surface area.
HEPA filter against fine dust, pollen, and odors
A HEPA13 filter, possibly combined with a carbon filter, not only captures fine particles but can also help reduce odors from cooking or pets.
Acceptable noise level during the day
Unlike in the bedroom, an air purifier in the living room does not necessarily have to be whisper-quiet, but it is pleasant to have a device that does not drown out a conversation or the television while on a medium setting.
Suitable design
An air purifier is often placed in a visible spot in the living room, so a neutral and sleek design that fits into most interiors is a plus.
Multiple settings for flexibility
With multiple settings, you can switch between a powerful setting when, for example, you have just finished cooking, and a quieter setting for the rest of the day.
Our advice
In our experience, the living room is the room where people get the most benefit from an air purifier, simply because it is where most living happens. The Dynter AirPure Plus PA244 has a CADR of 260m3/h and is suitable for rooms up to 55m2, which covers most living rooms more than sufficiently. The device works with four-stage filtration including a HEPA13 filter that filters up to 99.97% of fine dust, pollen, bacteria, viruses, and microplastics, and has three settings so you can switch between power and quiet. With a sleek, neutral design, it also fits into most living rooms without standing out.
Do you want to know if this model fits the size and layout of your living room? Take a look at the AirPure Plus PA244.