Air purifier for odors, cooking, and smoke.

HEPA is great for particles, but for gases/odors you need activated carbon or dedicated filters. The EPA indicates that CADR is for particles and that for gases, another type of filtration is needed (and there isn't such a standardized classification).

What to look for

  • “activated carbon” with a good amount of material

  • Filter seal (to prevent air from "escaping" through the sides)

  • avoid solutions with "ozone" (this is not the home method)