Mold can appear anywhere in your home. However, it occurs mostly in areas like your basement, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Why? The humidity in the air makes it easier for mold to spread and attach to walls. You can remedy the mold spores in the air by buying an air purifier. Air purifiers work by trapping the mold spores in their filters, through UV lights, or ionically. This helps stop the spread of spores and produces cleaner air. It doesn’t just remove mold spores either. It filters all allergens, pollutants, bacteria, and viruses. If you already have a mold problem, you will have to address it first, as an air purifier can’t remove it once it begins to grow on surfaces.

Best Overall Mold Air Purifier

 

Levoit Core 200S Review

ASIN:  B08FJ678YK

The Levoit Core 200S takes our spot as the best air purifier for mold. It has two pre-filters, an Activated Carbon and Nylon pre-filter. It has a medical-grade H13 TRUE HEPA filter to catch microns from 0.1-0.3. This filter isn’t very expensive and does clear from small to mid-sized rooms. It also has a 360-degrees air intake and output technology, which is different from most purifiers that take air from the bottom or top. The Leviot Core 200S has dozens of Smart features that most purifiers that cost more lack. You can control your purifier from anywhere with Wi-Fi and the VeSync app. It also will allow for Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice activation. The purifier has auto timers that are preset or ones you can make yourself in the app. It even has a sleep mode with a night light you can turn on or off. The Levoit Core 200S runs quietly at only 24dB, which is perfect for those that need quietness to sleep.

 

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: Carbon pre-filter, Nylon pre-filter, H13 TRUE HEPA filter
• Room Size Capability: 183 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every four-six months
• Noise: 24dB
• Warranty: Up to 1-year warranty

What We Love

• Has many Smart features like voice control and an app.
• 360-degree air intake and output.
• Doesn’t have Ozone.
• Runs very quiet regardless of the setting.

What We Don’t Like

• Doesn’t clean large room as easily as other purifiers.

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Best Value Mold Air Purifier

ASIN: B08LGR56RF

Okaysou Smart AirMax10L Pro Air Purifier Review

The Okaysou Smart AirMax10L Pro Air Purifier is the best value for an air purifier. It cleans large rooms and small rooms with ease with some Smart features. It can clean a 1,000 sq foot room in one hour, 600 sq ft in about 30 minutes, and a 300 sq ft room in only 15 minutes. It features an extra-large inlet and has a high CADR rating of 250. This purifier has a washable pre-filter and a TRUE H13 HEPA filter to clean up to 99.97% of microns. It has Smart features like Eco mode, filter replacement indicator, child lock, and an air quality sensor that automatically adjusts the fan speeds based on the air quality. The air purifier also features a night mode that dims lights and a turbofan speed mode for faster cleaning.

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: washable pre-filter and TRUE HEPA H13 filter
• Room Size Capability: 1,000 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every four-six months
• Noise: 24dB to 51dB
• Warranty: Up to 5-year warranty

What We Love

• Air quality indicator display and auto fan feature based on air quality.
• Filter indicator light for replacements.
• Includes a turbo fan mode and eco mode.
• Has a high CADR rating.

What We Don’t Like

• Noisy on the highest setting.

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Best 5 in 1 Air Purifier

ASIN:  AC4825E

GermGuardian AC4825E Review

The GermGuardian AC4825E is one of the best 5 in 1 air purifiers. It features a TRUE HEPA filter, Activated Carbon pre-filter, and UV-C light for the removal of pollutants. The Activated Carbon pre-filter removes most pollutants before it reaches the other filters. The TRUE HEPA filter is one of the best for dust and mold spore removal down to 0.3 microns. The UV-C light helps kill mold, bacteria, and viruses. It clears rooms up to 153 sq ft at 4x. The CADR rating is 118 Dust/108 Smoke/125 Pollen. The AC4825E has three fan speeds and runs at 40dB for the lowest setting. If you’re expecting Smart features with this model, you won’t see any which is common with air purifiers under $100. However, it does include an LED sensor when it’s time for a filter replacement.

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: TRUE HEPA filter, Activated Carbon pre-filter, and UV-C light
• Room Size Capability: 153 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every six-eight months
• Noise: 40dB to 55dB
• Warranty: Up to 3-year warranty

What We Love

• Ability to turn the UV-C light on or off and doesn’t produce Ozone.
• Filter lasts almost a year before replacement.
• Energy Star Rated for low-cost running.
• Sensor that indicates when it’s time to replace the filter.

What We Don’t Like

• The UV-C light will affect those who need complete darkness to sleep.

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Best Overall Mold Air Purifier for Small Rooms

ASIN: B079R4K1LZ

Pure Enrichment PureZone Elite Review

The Pure Enrichment PureZone Elite features a four-stage filtration. It has an Activated Carbon pre-filter, TRUE HEPA filter, UV-C light with a photocatalyst filter, and an ionizer. This purifies and sanitizes up to 99.97% of dust, mold, pollen, smoke, pet dander, and odors. The air purifier has a CADR rating of 120 CFM and covers up to 190 sq ft. Unlike most air purifiers, the PureZone only weighs 10lbs and comes with a handle for easy portability. The PureZone has Smart technology that detects the air quality and adjusts the fan speeds to suit the quality needs. It has a touch-button turn on/off with three timer settings, an energy saver, and three fan speeds.

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: TRUE HEPA filter, Activated Carbon pre-filter, and UV-C light
• Room Size Capability: 190 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every six months
• Noise: 60dB and under
• Warranty: Up to 5-year warranty

What We Love

• Able to fit in small areas or areas where there’s not much space.
• Runs quiet at 35dB and less on all settings.
• Runs quiet on all the settings.
• Simple controls.
• Nightlight option available.

What We Don’t Like

• Not energy efficient on any setting.

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Best Overall Mold Air Purifier for Large Rooms

ASIN:  B08RZ3GSKH

MOOKA Air Purifier

The MOOKA air purifier is ideal for basements and large rooms. It can clean air in rooms up to 1,076 sq ft in one hour. It features a four-stage system with a Cold Catalyst filter. This filter helps to block VOCs and chemicals. It has easy operation and touch control. You can set the fan speed (three speeds), adjust the timer, and enable child lock. The MOOKA air purifier has a LED filter replacement reminder, and you can reset the use with each replacement. Those that want a purifier that runs quietly will love that it runs at only 23dB on the lowest fan speed and 55dB on the highest.

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: 4-stage filtration system, pre-filter, TRUE HEPA, Activated Carbon Filter, and Cold Catalyst filter
• Room Size Capability: 1,076 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every six months
• Noise: 23dB on low setting – 55dB on high
• Warranty: Up to 1-year warranty

What We Love

• Child lock feature.
• High CADR rating.
• Runs very quietly on the lowest setting.
• Has sleep mode if you want to bring it to a bedroom too.

What We Don’t Like

• Doesn’t have any Smart features.

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Best Air Purifier for Basements

ASIN:  B07V56QH7T

Hathaspace Smart True HEPA Air Purifier Review

The Hathaspace air purifier is ideal for large rooms and basement areas. It can cover up to 1,500 sq ft, which makes it the perfect purifier when you need to clean air quickly in a large room. Unlike purifiers of a similar air cleaning capacity, it weighs around 28lbs. You can’t easily take it from the room. It has a double polypropylene pre-filter that’s washable and a medical-grade H13 TRUE HEPA filter. The pre-filter increases the longevity of the H13 filter by trapping more microns before they reach it. The Hathapace 2.0 does use a newer air intake technology compared to other air purifiers. It uses 360-degrees of air intake and disperses air quicker. This purifier does have Smart features like a filter replacement sensor, air quality index, and a light dimmer for bedtime use.

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: H13 True HEPA filter, double pre-filter
• Room Size Capability: 1,500 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every four months
• Noise: 30 to 60dB
• Warranty: Up to 5-year warranty

What We Love

• Runs quiet on the lower setting.
• Covers large rooms and basements with a change of 450 cubic meters per hour.
• Able to control the air quality settings, sleep mode, enable auto mode, and fan speeds.
• Air quality sensor changes colors based on how poor or good it is.

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Best Air Purifier for Bathroom

ASIN:  B07L5M6NNJ

MOOKA EPI810 Air Purifier Review

The MOOKA EPI810 uses a TRUE HEPA filter to remove many odors and allergens like smoke, mold, pollen, or pet odors. This purifier is virtually weightless and will fit almost anywhere you place it. The controls on this purifier are simple. It has one button to turn on and two speeds for fans. The operation is as quiet as a slight wind blowing. The MOOKA EPI810 has a nightlight you can choose to turn off or on with a press of a button. The purifier cleans the air at a rate of 50 cubic meters of air per hour when on the lowest setting.

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: TRUE HEPA
• Room Size Capability: 215 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every three-six months depending on pollution
• Noise: Less than 35dB
• Warranty: Up to 1-year warranty

What We Love

• Able to fit in small areas or areas where there’s not much space.
• Runs quiet at 35dB and less on all settings.
• Simple controls.
• Nightlight option available.

What We Don’t Like

• Not energy efficient on any setting.

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Editor’s Choice

ASIN:  B07MWD9BFZ

TruSens Large Air Purifier Review

The TruSens air purifier uses TRUE HEPA filtration with an added UV-C light. This system works to trap all pollutants and VOCs before they spread around the room. The purifier features a dual airflow technology called PureDirect. This cleans the air with two streams and bi-directional airflow. Most air purifiers don’t track your air quality and just filter based on the setting you choose. The SensorPod on the TruSens actively monitors the air to adjust the fan speed for you. This ensures you’re getting cleaner air. You can even see how your air quality is on the top display. It comes with an easy carrying handle to transport to different rooms, timer settings, five fan speeds, touch controls, night mode, and a filter change indicator light.

Specifications

• Purifier Technology: TRUE HEPA and UV-C light
• Room Size Capability: 750 sq ft
• Filter Life Expectancy: Every six-15 months
• Noise: 30-60dB
• Warranty: Up to 2-years warranty

What We Love

• Remote controlled.
• Has air quality display and control.
• Two stream air filter.
• Easily portable.

What We Don’t Like

• A bit pricey without any true Smart features.

 

Mold Air Purifier Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do air purifiers remove mold and mildew?

Air purifiers can’t remove mold off your walls if it’s already growing. However, it can remove mold and mildew particles from the air before it sticks to your wall and begins to grow.

2. Do air purifiers help with mold allergies?

Yes, air purifiers remove contaminants and pollutants from the air. HEPA filters, UV-C lights, Ionizers, and Activated Carbon filters work the best for mold.

3. Do air purifiers catch mold? Do air purifiers kill mold spores?

HEPA filters capture mold and mildew spores in the filter before they can spread around in the air. To ensure the capture of mold spores, place the purifier in areas where mold is prevalent.

4. Ionic Air Purifier vs HEPA – What is best against mold?

Iconic purifiers work by sending electronically charged ions into the air that bond with the harmful allergens. HEPA purifiers suck air into the filter and trap the allergens inside. Which is the best? Many would say the ionic purifier for a few reasons. Ionic purifiers are cheaper, use less energy, have low maintenance, and run quietly. The downside is they emit ozone and only work in the places you put them.

5. Do air purifiers help with black mold?

Yes, air purifiers with HEPA filters, ionizers, or UV-C lights can remove mold spores from the air. They trap them before they spread throughout the air.

6. How to clean mold in the air purifier?

Some filters are washable with a mild detergent and warm water. Others require full filter replacements after so many months. Typically, you change a filter every four to six months.

7. Dehumidifier vs air purifier for mold – What works best against mold?

Dehumidifiers work by reducing the humidity in the air and make it harder for mold to grow or stick to your walls. The best device for mold is a dehumidifier. They stop the mold from reproducing and remove any excess moisture from the air. A purifier traps mold spores in the air but if you stop the cause of the mold spores releasing, there are no spores to trap.