Air purifiers can ease the wheeze of wildfire smoke

If the smoky air from the Canadian wildfires is really bugging you, even indoors, an air purifier can help.

They can reduce pollutants and impurities in the air in your home.

5 On Your Side checked Consumer Reports ratings and found that Blue Air got an excellent rating for clearing out smoke particles.

There are two options for a little bit less money. The Honeywell InSight and the Winix air purifier are both great at removing smoke and dust at their high-speed setting.

“You’ll want to keep it running 24/7 and change the filter as soon as the indicator light comes on. But if you can’t right away, keep the air purifier running because a full, dirty filter is still better than none at all,” said Consumer Reports' Perry Santanachote.

To maximize the performance of any air purifier, close and seal windows and doors and use the purifier in a room with the fewest windows and vents to the outside.