Almost everyone on team NBC Select has an indoor air purifier. We think they are essential because the air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside, even if you live in a large city center, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This air purifier from Shark has many of the features I look for when testing the best air purifiers, and it’s almost 50% off on Amazon right now.
Shark Air Purifier deal
The Shark Air Purifier Max is well-suited to larger spaces. has five speed settings, ranging from low to max. It also has an auto mode that detects the air quality in your space and adjusts its filtration speed accordingly.
You can also adjust the brightness of the top panel controls, an essential for anyone planning on using this in a bedroom. Plus, it has a child-lock function, just hold the power button for two seconds and the top panel control lock. The filters also last up to 12 months.
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I’m a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including recent stories on smartwatches, running shoes and cameras. For this piece, I checked Shark Air Purifier prices and price history across multiple retailers to find the best deal.
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