Top Five Pet Air Purifiers

1. Austin Air Pet Machine

As the name implies, the Austin Pet Machine is the ideal air purifier for removing pet odors and dander. With 15 lbs. of blended activated carbon and 60 sq. ft. of HEPA filter media, the filter in the Pet Machine is not only effective, but also long lasting. The certified HEPA filter traps 99.97% of all particles 0.3 microns or smaller, while the carbon bed is thick and adsorbs a wide variety of odors, smoke and other chemical vapors. Each complete set of filters provides at least three years of reliable service while many people get a full five years of use. As a U.S. made air purifier, the Pet Machine features a steel shell and "set-it and forget-it" controls that provide durable, no-frills filtration.

2. IQAir HealthPro Plus

The most highly touted air purifier in the industry, each IQAir HealthPro Plus is individually tested and certified to offer the best full range filtration available. With a pre-filter to trap hair and large filters extending the life of the other two stages of filtration, the core of the HealthPro Plus is the HyperHEPA filter and V-5 Gas Cell. The HyperHEPA offers filtration of particles as small as 0.003 microns - small enough to trap even the tiniest particles of cat dander. As the last stage of filtration, the V-5 filter is a blend of activated carbon and impregnated alumina that adsorbs odors and oxidizes chemicals in the air. This means less of those pet odors that can leave your house smelling like a kennel. Advanced controls and a filter life monitor that tracks actual filter usage make this IQAir a modern convenience. Set it once and let it go or program customized filtration schedules based on the day of the week. Pet owners can't go wrong with the HealthPro Plus.

3. Blueair 503 SmokeStop Air Purifier

Generally speaking, what is good for smoke is good for odors. The Blueair 503 SmokeStop is a good reminder that this is true. Six pounds of activated carbon blended with potassium oxidizers remove the thousands of chemicals found in smoke as well as common odors from litter boxes, dog beds and hamster cages. Easy to use controls and simple, drop-in filters make operation and maintenance a breeze. Blueair air purifiers are some of the very best at circulating massive quantities of air through their filters in a very short period of time. While there is a larger model (603) available, the 503 represents the best value for pet air purification in the entire Blueair line. While the 503 does use an ionizer, it produces no ozone but does provide full HEPA filtration (99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or larger). Casters and a long warranty life are two additional benefits.

4. AllerAir 5000 DS

With more odor adsorbing activated carbon than any other model, the AllerAir 5000 DS is great for spaces where pet odors are the most concentrated. A thick, 24 lb. bed of activated carbon is long-lasting and provides for greater exposure of the air as it passes through the carbon. This means for each pass, air has more impurities removed than comparable models. A pre-filter traps large particles like pet hair while a certified HEPA filter removes dander and other ultrafine particles from the air you breathe. Casters allow for easy movement; a steel body lends itself to long life and years of service, while 3 speed controls are very simple to use. The AllerAir's filter life is in line with the Austin Pet Machine, three to five years, which is among the longest in the HEPA air purifier industry.

5. Whirlpool AP510

Rounding out our top five pet air purifiers is our most economical unit. The Whirlpool AP510 is highly rated amongst independent consumer review sites and organizations. The reason it ranks so well is that for the price, it is an excellent all round HEPA air purifier. The true HEPA filter traps dander as efficiently as air purifiers that cost twice as much.  While this model lacks granular activated carbon, the non-woven polyester pre-filter is embedded with activated carbon. For short periods (three months at a time), the Whirlpool is extremely effective in removing pet odors and smoke. Filter replacement is easy though the pre-filter must be changed every 90 days for best results.