The best air purifier for eliminating pollen and other allergens

Pollen is a fine powder from grasses, weeds, plants, and trees, and it can trigger symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. Carried by the wind, it can enter our homes and workplaces through open windows and doors.

While it's difficult to control environmental triggers of allergy symptoms when you're outdoors, improving the air quality in your home and minimising allergy symptoms is possible. An air purifier can go a long way in helping you reduce your exposure to allergens and pollen and give you relief from the irritating symptoms that come with reactions.

If you are looking for an air purifier to filter allergens and pollens from the air in your home or workplace, we recommend the models below, which each include medical-grade H13 HEPA filters and high-capacity carbon filters with kilograms of activated carbon.

The best air purifiers to remove pollen & allergens

white inova e8 air purifier angled front view

$795.00

~~$875.00~~

Effective in areas up to 25m2. The INOVA-E8 offers an unmatched level of air purification and features an H13 medical-grade HEPA filter plus a heavy-duty final stage 2.4kg activated-carbon filter ...

white inova e20 air purifier angled front view

$1,595.00

~~$1,695.00~~

Effective in areas up to 100m2. The INOVA-E20 Air Purifier offers an unmatched level of air purification with the largest H13 medical-grade HEPA...

white inova de20 air purifier angled view

$1,795.00

~~$1,895.00~~

Effective in areas up to 100m2. The INOVA-DE20 Air Purifier offers an unmatched level of air purification with the largest H13 medical-grade HEPA filter available in any Au...

Allergy symptoms are nothing to sneeze at!

Allergies occur when our immune system reacts to pollen and other allergens, mistaking them for harmful substances. The symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and coughing. Allergies can also exacerbate asthma.

Runny noses, itchy eyes, breathing problems, and other symptoms that can arise during allergy season are a problem for a growing number of Australians – causing immense frustration and irritation for those who suffer from these symptoms.

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20% of the Australian population have allergic rhinitis.

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80% of asthmatics have allergic rhinitis, making asthma difficult to control.

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People with allergic rhinitis are often tired due to poor sleep quality.

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Moderate to severe allergic rhinitis can affect general health, impair learning, increase time off work, and reduce productivity.

Source: Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Not all air purifiers are created equal

While all air purifiers are designed to remove pollutants, allergens, and irritants from the air, not all can capture the same level of contaminants and irritants. To ensure you have the best protection for your family, you need an air purifier that has both a HEPA and Activated Carbon Filter.

HEPA Filters

A good quality medical-grade HEPA filter can remove airborne allergens, pollutants, and particles from the air in your home, resulting in almost immediate relief from symptoms.

While many air purifier brands claim to have HEPA filters, many of them aren't H13 medical-grade and are made from synthetic materials that can release other harmful chemicals into the air for years after you've purchased your air purifier.

Activated Carbon Filters

If you suffer from allergies to pollen, dust, pet dander and mould, it's likely you're also sensitive to other environmental toxins. These can include VOCs from building materials and car exhaust and the particulate matter in bushfire smoke.

A high-capacity activated carbon filter with kilograms of carbon will filter chemical vapours from the air. Tightly packed carbon molecules remove these harmful chemicals and freshen the air as it passes through the system. The result is seriously clean air and a significant reduction in allergy symptoms.

How do INOVA Air Purifiers remove pollen and allergens from indoor air?

INOVA Air Purifiers are built to last using the highest quality filters, construction, and materials. What's more, they are made right here in Australia.

Reduces allergens & symptoms

Our medical-grade H13 HEPA filters are certified to filter with 99.95% efficiency at 0.3 microns. This means that a wide range of allergens, including pet dander, are effectively eliminated from the air.

Removes chemicals & odours

Activated carbon filters are extremely important when filtering mould and smoke as they remove microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) and particulate matter (PM) that can penetrate deep into your respiratory system.

Backed by Sensitive Choice

Our air purifiers carry the Sensitive Choice logo. Sensitive Choice is a community service program that identifies asthma and allergy-aware products and provides education on how to manage asthma and allergy symptoms.

The Benefits of Air Purifiers for Allergy Sufferers

Allergies are a common problem, affecting millions of people around the world. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe, making life difficult for those who suffer from them. One of the biggest triggers of allergies is indoor air pollution. This is why air purifiers have become increasingly popular among allergy sufferers, offering a solution to help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do air purifier filters last?

How do I know when to change the air purifier filters?

Depending on the model and filter configuration you will have either 2 or 3 filters in your system.

Stage 1 - Technostat Pre-filter.
On average the pre-filter is designed to last up to 6 months of continuous use. Dust levels in the ambient air will affect how long the pre-filter will last. Like a vacuum cleaner bag it is impossible to predict the exact lifespan because that comes down to how it is used. Pre-filters are white in colour and will turn grey fairly quickly within 1-2 weeks of use. This is nothing to be concerned about and simply means the filter is doing its job. After months of use, a dust layer will build up on the exterior of the pre-filter. We recommend checking the dust build-up on the pre-filter every 3 months of use. When the dust layer is approximately 2 mm thick the filter should be replaced.

Stage 2 - Medical-grade HEPA filter.
The H13 HEPA filter is designed to last 3 to 5 years under normal use. Like with other filters the environment in which it is used will determine the filter life.
The outside of the HEPA filter will change colour and turn grey when it needs changing. Generally, for the first two years of use the filter will remain white and then gradually get darker in the final months of its life. Note: the inside of the HEPA filter will always remain white, so it is important to check the outside of the filter which is visible when the pre-filter is being changed.

Stage 3 - Activated carbon wrap filter. (Excluded in V series systems)
The E7 impregnated carbon wrap around filter is designed for light duty use and will last approx. 6-12 months.

All other models utilise granular activated carbon (GAC) filters with kilograms of carbon with a life of 1-3 years depending on use.

Activated carbon filters work by adsorbing chemicals, gases and odours from the air and the more activated carbon in the filter the better it will purify the air due to a larger surface area, it will also last longer. For example: a 6 kg activated carbon filter will last 3 times as long as a 2 kg filter and remove 3 times the amount of pollutants from the air during its life. Activated carbon filters are like large sponges which have an extraordinarily large surface area.

Carbon filters should be changed when they are saturated, this means the filter has entirely filled up with whatever it has filtered from the air during use. You can tell when a carbon filter needs changing because the air coming out of the air purifier will either be tainted with an odour of what it has adsorbed during use, or the air will simply stop smelling clean or smell stale.

Air which is purified through a carbon filter has a very distinct clean smell which is void of all odours, except for a slight sweet smell from the activated carbon itself, most people describe the carbon as having a “fresh smell”.