This Best List-Winning Air Purifier Has a Surprising Feature That Makes Your Home Smell Like Fresh Linens

From poor air quality outdoors to dust and pet dander indoors, there couldn’t be a better time to consider getting an air purifier. They can assist with allergies, cooking smoke, and act as a level of defense against microscopic airborne germs and particles. Long story short, air purifiers help you breathe better at home. Sometimes in ways that might surprise you! Deciding to get an air purifier is the easy part, but actually shopping for one is where the challenge sets in. They come in many different sizes and shapes, so the best way I’ve found to narrow them down is to first consider the space you have to work with.

For small spaces, you can’t really go wrong with an air purifier that has a slim profile. Since they use vertical space, they can be placed in corners and other compact areas of the home unlike the devices that are drum-shaped and boxy. AT editors have tested out an impressive amount of air purifiers, so finding out the best of the bunch is as simple as asking which products everyone is using in their own homes. That’s how I came across the sleek and stylish Febreze HEPA-Type Air Purifier that has a special feature that doesn’t come with every device you meet.

The Febreze HEPA-Type Air Purifier Tower is a small space-friendly Honeywell air purifier that’s best for a bedroom, office, or any other room that’s roughly 200 square feet. It has a two-stage filtration system in the form of a pre-filter and HEPA-type filter that captures odors, dust, and other particles before releasing clean air. That includes smoke, pet dander, and unpleasant smells from the kitchen, bathroom, and trash. However, what makes it stand out from other air purifiers is the Febreze scent boost that’s built into the device. It comes with two scent cartridges that are placed into the top of the device to release the fragrance as clean air comes out. You can also control how much fragrance is released with the scent dial on the air purifier. The cartridges last up to a month, so you can keep your indoor air clean and enjoy having a home that smells great at the same time.

It’s recommended that the filter is replaced every three months, but you don’t have to mark a date on your calendar. There’s a filter replacement indicator on the control panel that will let you know when the time comes to swap it out. It also tells you when the scent cartridge needs to be replaced, which takes out all of the guesswork. Plus, it saves a ton of space, thanks to its upright tower design.

 “We placed this in a hallway, and it freshened and purified the air in three bedrooms and full bathroom. The air felt noticeably fresher within 30 minutes in every room. We were very impressed with the ease of use, the range and the strength and longevity of the scent boost when we turned it on.” — Charli, Executive Lifestyle Editor

In addition to the bedrooms and bathroom, Charli tried the Febreze air purifier in her office. While she wouldn’t describe it as “small,” she gave the purifier points for taking advantage of vertical space. “It’s very sleek and tall so it can easily be tucked into a corner of some kind or rested near a piece of furniture and will be less obvious,” Charli suggests. Another benefit of the air purifier’s design is that it’s durable and portable, which makes it easy to move it from room to room.

“We live in the country, have four cats, two dogs, chickens, and lots of in and out traffic. The air purifier works absolutely perfectly! I could not believe the amount of dust that was collected in such a short amount of time! I would recommend this air purification system to everyone! It is absolutely worth the money and does an amazing job!” — Rips

“I have three cats and the litter box is in my office. Now, because of this air purifier, you not only don’t smell the litter, but it also smells wonderful.” — Peter

“I live on a really long road where the dirt and dust blows into my bedroom. It’s so bad that I get dust on the walls and ceiling. This has really cut down on my having to dust! I’m really glad I bought this.” — Melodie

Buy: Febreze HEPA-Type Air Purifier Tower, $85.70 (normally $99.99)