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Dust, contaminants, bad smells \u2014 all things you can\u2019t necessarily see, yet they affect the quality of the air you breathe. If you spend a lot of time inside, a good air purifier is the ticket to cleanse your air of all these unseen toxins. But why spend big-time bucks on a heavy-duty, giant (and noisy) air purifier when you can get a compact version that\u2019s just as effective?<\/p>

With that in mind, we\u2019ve come up with this list of 11 top air purifiers for small rooms that cost less than $100. We narrowed our list based on high user ratings, comprehensive filter systems that clean out the vast majority of pollutants, low noise levels and extra features such as aromatherapy, night lighting and cordless operation. Stay ahead of bad air with these purifiers!<\/p>

1. The LEVOIT air purifier<\/a> provides a comprehensive air cleaning, with a filter to catch larger particles such as lint and pet hair, while an extra layer captures finer contaminants.<\/p>

>> Buy the LEVOIT Air Purifier for $47.07 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

2. Equipped with a night light and five timers, this air purifier<\/a> is perfect for bedroom relaxation and can also clean the air while you\u2019re away from home.<\/p>

>> Buy the FULMINARE H13 True HEPA Air Filter for $29.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

3. Why settle for one air purifier when you can get two at a great price? Each air purifier in this two-pack set<\/a> can freshen up spaces of over 200 square feet in just an hour.<\/p>

>> Buy the 2 Pack TPLMB Air Purifiers for $36.79 (26% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

4. For true portability, you can\u2019t beat this mini air purifier<\/a>, which is small enough to fit in a cup holder in your car and can function for up to 12 hours when charged.<\/p>

>> Buy the Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini Portable Air Purifier for $39.99 (20% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

5. In addition to a HEPA filter, this GermGuardian Air Purifier<\/a> uses UV light to clear the air of germs and viruses.<\/p>

>> Buy the GermGuardian Air Purifier for Home for $79.99 (20% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

6. The Purivortex Air Purifier<\/a> boasts a larger air filter and motor which can clear the air in 800+ square foot spaces in an hour.<\/p>

>> Buy the Purivortex Air Purifier for Bedroom for $37.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

7. This air purifier<\/a> brings aromatherapy as well as clean air into your room, with an aroma pad that releases fragrances when you add a few drops of essential oil.<\/p>

>> Buy the FreAire Air Purifier for Home and Bedroom for $39.99 (69% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

8. Not only can this air purifier<\/a> clean the air in a 600-square foot room five times over in an hour, but it\u2019s the quietest air purifier on this list at 19 decibels.<\/p>

>> Buy the VEWIOR Air Purifier for Home for $49.99 (38% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

9. If you need an air purifier for a larger room, we recommend this MOOKA purifier<\/a>, which can clean rooms of up to 1,076 square feet and has a brushless motor that operates at a quiet 20 decibels.<\/p>

>> Buy the MOOKA Air Purifier for Home Large Room for $59.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

10. We appreciate the energy efficiency of this air purifier<\/a>, which can clean rooms under 300 square feet for just pennies per day.<\/p>

>> Buy the AROEVE Air Purifier for Bedroom and Home for $37.97 (17% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

11. About the size of a tumbler cup, this BLUEAIR Mini Air Purifier<\/a> can clean rooms of over 200 square feet and looks elegant on a bedside table or desk.<\/p>

>> Buy the BLUEAIR Mini Air Purifier For Bedroom and Small Room for $69 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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