So maybe you’ve noticed some smells in your house you’d rather live without; your housemate won’t stop frying cabbage and is chain-smoking, and it’s driving you nuts. Or maybe you wake up in the morning and sneeze your way down to the kitchen because of the dusty mardi-gras happening in your nostrils from airborne pollutants or mould.

Thankfully, you don’t need to suffer these annoyances anymore. You may have looked into a dehumidifier or air purifier before, or maybe you’ve seen one in a brick-and-mortar outlet and had a passing interest, but just didn’t know enough about them or how to pick the right one for you.

The two devices may seem so similar that choosing between them seems like a negligible consideration. But you’d be wrong.

Yes, both devices seek to clean your air and catch the invisible airborne nasties that plague your home, but the devil’s in the details, and the devil’s name is mould. Most people somehow know mould when they smell it, and they’re often correct.
There are many reasons why mold can appear in your home, from a badly applied plumbing job, general wear and tear to old pipes, damp, or poor cleanliness, whatever the reason; you more than likely want it gone, and we recommend you go out and acquire a dehumidifier. Just don’t forget to cut off mould at the source, or your problem will persist and potentially get worse and cause damage to your home.

If mould is not your top concern, but you experience allergies from airborne pollutants; dust, pollen etc, or you simply cannot stand to smell one more bowl of your husband's attempted “pasta” in the house for a week, long after the fire brigade have been and gone, then an air purifier is for you.

But Which one do I get?

Now we’ve established what kind of device is needed in your home, let’s go through our top picks for both categories and explain why they may be right or wrong for you.

Dehumidifiers

Black + Decker Dehumidifier
24 Hour Timer
4L Capacity
Extracts up to 30 litres of water per day

This high-performance dehumidifier from BLACK+DECKER effectively eliminates damp, removes excess moisture in the air and prevents mould forming to promote healthier humidity around the home. The large 4L water tank is capable of extracting up to 30 litres of moisture a day, preventing condensation in large rooms around the home or office with excess water and poor air circulation.

Rhino Domestic Dehumidifier
Extracts up to 20 litres of water per day
400W
5L Capacity

This powerful domestic dehumidifier extracts 20 litres of water per day from the surrounding air. Prevents build-up of mould and mildew. Features a humidity level indicator and Includes fan with high/low settings, timer functions, internal drying and directional airflow.

Sealey Industrial Dehumidifier
Extracts up to 50 litres of water per day
750W/900W
7L Capacity

Powerful dehumidification capacity extracts up to 50 litres of water per day. Removes excess moisture from the air, preventing the build-up of mildew and mould. Features an auto-defrost function, which activates if the room temperature falls too low.

Air Purifiers

Sealey 4-in1
70W
3-speed fan

The Sealey 4-in-1 Air Cooler/Heater/Fan/Humidifier and Air Purifier Unit allows you to warm up or cool down with the integral fans and refrigerant-free cooling system, as well as providing an air purifier and humidifier to allow for cleaner air.

It is made with a negative ion generator to allow for cleaner air, a 3-speed fan, and a timer to allow for your preferred running times.

Tower Desktop Air Purifier
3 fan speed options and 7 colour mood lighting
Perfect for pet owners smokers and hay fever sufferers

Ideal for rooms up to 14m², this TOWER Desktop Air Purifier has a 99.98% filtration rate with a HEPA 13 filter to remove fine particulates. The pre-filter captures pet dander and other large particles whilst the carbon filter removes gases and odours.

Black + Decker Air Purifier
8 Hour timer and low noise at 25dB
Carbon filter removes odours and gases for clean refreshing air

Using a built-in HEPA13 filter, this air purifier is able to remove up to 99.97% of fine particles trapped in the air, eliminating allergens and bacteria to create healthy airflow around your home. Its powerful air purification technology can cleanse air in large rooms up to 50m², capturing dust and pet hair with a pre-filter to improve your allergies all year round.

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