Why pet owners should try air purifiers help clear away smells and pollen

Until recently, I was just blissfully breathing, unaware of all the microscopic particles — the dust mites, dander, pollen, mold and who knows what else — lurking right under my own nose. But as I was researching how to remove pet fur from furniture, floors and clothes, that changed.

The problem with this job is that I can’t un-know what I now know. I almost stopped breathing altogether as I discovered what all hung in our homes’ air.

Whether you have pets, allergies or a roommate who smokes...