The bathroom is typically the dirtiest place in the home, which is why you’ll need the best bathroom air purifier if you find your bathroom always smelling bad. A foul and funky smell not only turns off family members and/or guests but could also harbor sickness-causing bacteria, germs, and other pollutants lingering in the air.
Because we care so much about your well-being and the health of your family, we want to suggest a couple of air purifiers that fit perfectly in bathrooms. Of course, not all bathrooms have the luxury of space so we kept in mind a unit that isn’t too bulky.
When we talk about bathrooms, we’re looking for something that eliminates the bad smell. But does an air purifier help with smell? The answer is yes – if the air purifier has activated carbon filters that remove not just VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from the air but also other smelly odors.
What is the best air purifier for the bathroom?
If you are interested in bathroom air purifiers, here are our picks to get you started in deodorizing and cleaning your bathroom:
1. Alen Pure BreatheSmart 45i
Made with a filter that’s specifically designed for mold and odor (not just dust), the Alen Pure BreatheSmart 45i is a space-saving unit that will cover up to 800 square feet of room. Thanks to its H13 True HEPA filter, it will clean up particles in the air as small as 0.1 microns (greater than regular HEPA, which is only at 0.3 microns).
What we like about this air purifier is the ability to pick the housing design for it. This lets you purchase an air purifier that suits the color/design motif of your bathroom. It’s also not too worrying for the monthly bill as it will consume only 50 watts or less.
This air purifier has a CADR (clean air delivery rate) of 245, which is sufficient for most bathroom sizes and it’s also very quiet at only 23 dB on its slowest speed.
2. SAMSUNG Cube Smart Air Purifier
Yet another space-saving unit to consider is the SAMSUNG Cube Smart Air Purifier, which will cover up to 310 square feet of size and has a 3-layer true HEPA filter with activated carbon. Since it runs silently with wind-free technology, it’s suitable for bathrooms without making you feel too cold after a shower.
Because this air purifier is Wi-Fi-enabled, you can control it using your existing smart home system, such as Alexa, Bixby, or Google Assistant. As with most air purifiers, it has a sensor that automatically adjusts the fan speed depending on the detected air levels in the room.
3. Vornado PCO575DC Air Purifier
Yet another unit that combines activated carbon and True HEPA filters, the Vornado PCO575DC Air Purifier uses a special “Silverscreen Technology” that will disinfect your home against viruses using special filter media. Since it has activated carbon, it will minimize your bathroom odors as well.
Ideal for bathrooms up to 258 square feet, this air purifier has a quiet operation thanks to its DC motor. It has a total of 9 fan speeds to choose from, which allows you to customize the unit depending on the season of the year and/or your preference.
Like most units out there, it has a smart sensor. We also like that the company backs up their product with a 10-year guarantee.
4. Germ Guardian AC4825E True HEPA Filter
If you want a disinfecting air purifier, the Germ Guardian AC4825E True HEPA Filter is a great tower-style unit to consider. Standing at 22 inches tall, this 4-in-1 unit combines true HEPA, UV-C light, a pre-filter, and a charcoal filter for thorough air cleaning.
With 3 fan speed settings to choose from, this air purifier will work in bathrooms up to 153 square feet. You can also optionally turn off the UV-C light when not needed.
Do air purifiers work in bathrooms?
Yes, air purifiers do work in bathrooms – and they are greatly needed there! That’s because, as mentioned above, bathrooms harbor a lot of dirt, germs, bacteria, and pollutants more than any other area of the house. Here are the benefits of an air purifier in the bathroom:
1. Improves the smell
When you put an air purifier in a bathroom, expect the bad odors to disappear, or at least dissipate a bit. If you often have troubles with a foul odor, especially if many family members and/or guests use the bathroom often, you’ll see an improvement with an air purifier that has odor-reducing capabilities.
Combined with regular cleaning, an air purifier with an activated carbon filter will help to neutralize such odors or at least minimize them.
2. Disinfects the air
Most air purifiers nowadays have H13 HEPA filters that work against even the smallest particles in the air, making them a popular choice for disinfecting hospitals and clinics. You may also want to find an air purifier that has a UV-C light to help disinfect the air from viruses, germs, and bad bacteria.
3. Lessens allergy symptoms
Mold is a common allergy trigger, which is why an air purifier will benefit you when placed in a bathroom. Mold commonly occurs in bathrooms because of the damp environment. By lessening the mold spores in the air thanks to their advanced filters, air purifiers will help lessen your allergy triggers.
Do air purifiers really remove odors?
Yes, as long as the air purifier has an activated carbon filter, which is typically coupled with its HEPA, True HEPA, or H13 HEPA filter. This activated carbon has been used in medicinal history for removing toxins and because it works well for harmful chemicals, gases, and the like, it will be suitable for a bathroom or a kitchen that’s filled with unwelcoming odors.
When you place your air purifier strategically, clean the source of the odor, and regularly check the air purifier filter, the unit will remove the odor thoroughly.
Conclusion
As a whole, air purifiers can be safely placed in the bathroom (or at least on the door outside of the bathroom), especially if you have problems with bad odor. Not only will an air purifier neutralize such odors but it will also help in disinfecting the air you breathe in the bathroom – whether doing your business (e.g. going number 2) or taking a shower.
