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Eureka Forbes Air Purifier 150 With True Hepa H13 Filter & Surround 360° Air Technology | Removes 99.97% Dust & Particulate Matter | 3-Stage Purification | Covers upto 200 Sq. Ft.View Details ![]() | ||
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Dyson Air Purifier TP10 Cool Gen1 | Covers 600 Sq. Ft| Advanced HEPA H13 filtration|Removes 99.95% of allergens & pollutants as small as PM 0.1|Remote Control| 2 Year WarrantyView Details ![]() | ₹32,899.99 | |
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Xiaomi 4 Lite Smart Air Purifier for Home, AQI Display, HEPA & Carbon Filter, trap 99.99% Virus Dust & Odor, Large coverage area up to 462 Sq ft, App Control, RoHS & Allergy Care Certified, Alexa & GAView Details ![]() | ₹10,999 | |
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Honeywell Air Purifier for Home & Office, 3-in-1 filter - Pre-Filter, H13 HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Removes 99.99% Pollutants, Allergens, Pet Danger, Smoke, Dust & Pollens - Air touch V1View Details ![]() | ₹4,987 | |
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Coway Airmega Aim Professional Air Purifier For Home, New Launch, Longest Filter Life 8500 Hrs, Traps 99.99% Virus & Pm 0.1 Particles, Manufacturer Warranty Of 7 Years - WhiteView Details ![]() | ₹9,999 | |
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Philips AC0920 Smart Air Purifier for Home| Real Time AQI Display | Covers upto 300 sqft|Removes 99.97% of Viruses,Allergens,Dust and PM2.5 |HEPA Filter|Filter Life Upto 9000 Hrs | Ideal for BedroomsView Details ![]() | ₹8,499 | |
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AGARO Royal Air Purifier For Home, Bedroom,True HEPA Filter H13, Removes 99.99% Pollutants, Bacteria, Virus & PM 0.1 Particles, 4 Stage Purification, CADR 300 m³/hrView Details ![]() | ₹5,999 | |
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Philips AC0950 Smart Air Purifier for Home|Real Time AQI Display|Covers upto 300 sqft|Removes 99.97% of Virus,Allergen,Dust & PM2.5|HEPA Filter|Filter Life Upto 9000 Hrs|Ideal for Bedroom|App ControlView Details ![]() | ₹10,599 | |
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Honeywell New Launch Air Purifier for Home, 4-stage filtration, Covers 589 sq.ft,H13 HEPA Filter, WiFi App&Voice Control, Filter Life Upto 9000 Hrs, Removes 99.99%PM2.5, AQI LED Display - Air Touch V5View Details ![]() | ₹10,999 | |
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LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Allergies and Pets Hair Smokers in Bedroom, H13 True HEPA Filter, 24db Filtration System Cleaner Odor Eliminators, Remove 99.97% Dust Smoke Mold Pollen, Core 300, WhiteView Details ![]() | ₹8,999 | |
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Dyson Air Purifier Big+Quiet |Covers 1100 Sq. Ft| Advanced HEPA H13 filtration|Removes 99.95% of allergens & pollutants as small as PM 0.1| LCD Screen |Smart Control| 2 Year WarrantyView Details ![]() | ₹66,900 | |
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PM2.5 Air Quality Monitor Indoor - Dienmern Indoor Air Quality Monitor Tester, Indoor Air Pollution Meter, PM2.5 Sensor Detector, Temperature and Humidity, PM2.5 Real-TimeView Details ![]() | ₹4,599 | |
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Temtop LKC-1000S+ Air Quality Monitor Formaldehyde Detector, Air Pollution Sensor, Humidity and Temperature Meter Tester with PM2.5/PM10/HCHO/AQI/Particles/TVOC VOC/HistogramView Details ![]() | ₹19,880 | |
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INKBIRDPLUS Indoor CO2 Detector, Air Quality Monitor, Tester for Carbon Dioxide, Temperature and Relative Humidity, Indoor CO2 Monitor with Alarm, for Grow Tents, Wine Cellars, Homes, Cars(PTH-9C)View Details ![]() | ₹3,729 | |
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Temtop Indoor Thermometer Air Quality Monitor Beyond Temperature Humidity Meter, Digital Hygro-Thermometer Gauge With Aqi DetectorView Details ![]() | ₹6,980 | |
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Norpolifomor Real Time Air Quality Detector AQI Monitor Meter Formaldehyde Treating Kit,TVOC Temperature/Humidity Gauge,Particle Counter for Cars,Homes,Schools, Shopping MallsView Details ![]() | ₹7,499 | |
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Prana Air Pocket PM2.5 Air Quality Monitor (WiFi) | Smallest Portable Pollution Device for Home, Office, SchoolView Details ![]() | ₹3,990 | |
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Temtop M10 Air Quality Monitor for PM2.5 HCHO TVOC AQI Professional Electrochemical Sensor Detector Real Time Display Rechargeable BatteryView Details ![]() | ₹8,370 | |
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INKBIRDPLUS Air Quality Monitor Indoor CO2 Meter Accurate Tester for CO2 HCHO TVOC Temperature and Relative Humidity Real Time Display Rechargeable BatteryView Details ![]() | ₹3,280 | |
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SMILEDRIVE® Portable Air Quality Pollution Detector Meter with Color Graphic Display-PM 1/2.5/10, TVOC, HCHO Checker Temperature Humidity AQI testerView Details ![]() | ₹6,499 | |
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INKBIRDPLUS Air Quality Monitor AK3 Indoor CO2 Meter Accurate Tester for Formaldehyde(HCHO) TVOC Temperature and Relative Humidity Real-Time Gas Detector 350~2000ppm RangeView Details ![]() | ₹3,300 | |
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UGAOO Spider Plant Indoor Live with Self Watering Pot (4 Inch - Small)View Details ![]() | ₹299 | |
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KYARI Spider Indoor Plants for Living Room | Live Plants | Plants with White Pot for Home | Air purifier plants | Plants for Home & OfficeView Details ![]() | ₹279 | |
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Ugaoo Peace Lily Live Plant with Self Watering Pot - Spathiphyllum PlantView Details ![]() | ₹268 | |
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LITTLE JUNGLE Peace lilly - Healthy Live Plant with Pot, Air Purifying Plant, Indoor Plants for Living Room, Gifting, Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden, Balcony, Air Purifying Plant, Home Décor & Office DeskView Details ![]() | ₹325 | |
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Ugaoo Sansevieria Golden Hahnii Snake Plant With Self Watering PotView Details ![]() | ₹349 | |
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GOOD HOMES INDIA Snake Plant Pack of 2 | Snake Plant indoor Live Plant | Snake Plant With Pot | Good Luck Snake Plant | indoor Pants Pots | Desi Gardener Snake Plant | Good Luck Snake PlantView Details ![]() | ₹258 | |
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Garden Art outdoor live plant (Aloe Vera)View Details ![]() | ₹179 | |
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Garden Art live indoor plant (Sweet Aloe Vera)View Details ![]() | ₹299 | |
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PHILIPS PowerPro FC9352/01-Compact Bagless Vacuum Cleaner for Home |1900Watts for Powerful Suction |Compact and Lightweight| PowerCyclone 5 Technology and MultiClean Nozzle |2 Years WarrantyView Details ![]() | ₹9,399 | |
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Eureka Forbes SuperVac 1600 Watts Powerful Suction,bagless Vacuum Cleaner with cyclonic Technology,7 Accessories,1 Year Warranty,Compact,Lightweight & Easy to use (Red) 1 liter HEPA Filter 1 pieceView Details ![]() | ₹6,499 | |
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AGARO Ace Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner, 1600 Watts, 21.5 kPa Suction Power, 21 litres Tank Capacity, for Home Use, Blower Function, Washable 3L Dust Bag, Stainless Steel Body (Black/Red/Steel)View Details ![]() | ₹6,299 | |
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Dyson V8 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum Cleaner, GreyView Details ![]() | ₹29,899 | |
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AGARO Regal 800 Watts Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, for Home Use, Dry Vacuuming, 6.5 kPa Suction Power, Lightweight, Lightweight & Durable Body, Small/Mini Size (Black).View Details ![]() | ₹1,499 | |
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Eureka Forbes Ultimo Wet & Dry 1400 Watts, 20 KPa High Power Suction Vacuum Cleaner | Blower Function | 20 Litres Tank Capacity | Stainless Steel Body | 7 Accessories | Lightweight | 1 Year WarrantyView Details ![]() | ₹6,499 | |
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Eureka Forbes Quick Clean DX Vacuum Cleaner with 1200 Watts Powerful Suction Control, 3 Free Reusable dust Bag worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500, comes with multiple accessories, dust bag full indicator (Red), standerdView Details ![]() | ₹3,399 | |
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INALSA Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner for Home, 15 ltr Capacity,1400 W, 20 kPa Suction , Blower Function,HEPA Filter, Wet Vacuum Cleaner for Sofa, House Cleaning Machine,Stainless Steel Body (WD 15)View Details ![]() | ₹4,194 | |
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dreame U10 Cordless Upright Stick Vacuum Cleaner, 19000 Pa Powerful Suction, 7x2000 mAh Battery, 180° Rotating Brush Head, Wall-Mounted, Lightweight with LED Light for Hard FloorsView Details ![]() | ₹8,499 | |
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Proscenic P10 Ultra Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for Home-Office, Car, 3in1 Handheld & Stick, Strong Suction 250W Brushless Motor, 25kpa Suction Power, 2 Modes, 45m RunTime |5 Stage HEPA Filter-1.4kgView Details ![]() | ₹12,490 | |
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HYDRISE Non Woven fabric (Pack Of 10 (Black) Premium N95 Mask For Men&Women With Mask Adjuster - Washable Mask - Reusable Mask - Pollution Mask - Protection Mask - Iso Approved - Advanced FiltrationView Details ![]() | ₹299 | |
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Daluci Anti Pollution N95 Reusable Unisex Non Woven fabric Face Mask, Ear Loop Style (Pack of 10) Protective Fold Flat Mask With 5 Layered Filtration, Without ValveView Details ![]() | ₹169 | |
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HYDRISE Cotton (Pack Of 50 (White) Premium N95 Mask For Men And Women With Mask Adjuster - Washable Mask - Reusable Mask - Pollution Mask - Protection Mask - Advanced FiltrationView Details ![]() | ₹699 | |
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Promisca Unisex N95 (Pack of 5) Ear Loop Style Protective Face Mask 5 layered filtration with genuine Melt Blown and Hot Air Cotton Layers (Regular) (Multicolor)View Details ![]() | ₹302 | |
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SISO Unisex ISI Mark/BIS Certified N95 5 Layer Melt Blown Face Mask FFP2 (White, Pack of 10)View Details ![]() | ₹249 | |
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PureMe Cotton Reuseable N95 Mask (Black, With Valve, Pack of 1) for UnisexView Details ![]() | ₹265 | |
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HYDRISE (Pack Of 10 (White) N95 Mask For Men & Women With Mask Adjuster - Washable Mask - Reusable Mask - Pollution Mask - Protection Mask - Iso Niosh Approved - Advanced Filtration, Nonwoven FabricView Details ![]() | ₹259 | |
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CARE VIEW N95 Model No. CV1221H Head Loop Style N-95 Protective Face Mask, 6 Layered Filtration with 2 Melt Blown Layers, DRDO Approved (Pack of 6) (Loop color may differ)View Details ![]() | ₹480 | |
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RAS Luxury Oils Infinity Anti-Ageing Serum for Women, Face Serum for Glowing Skin, Skin Brightening, Reduce Wrinkles, Acne, Pigmentation, Dark Spots, Natural & Organic, 6 ml (Pack of 1)View Details ![]() | ₹690 | |
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Skin Affairs Anti Ageing Night Cream With Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin C (50gm) | Face Cream for Koren Skin | Night Cream for Oily & Dry Skin | Korean Skin Care for Men & Women | Discover Young, Wrinkle-Free & Radiant SkinView Details ![]() | ₹899 | |
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PILGRIM Korean 0.5% Retinol & 1% Hyaluronic Acid Lift & Firm Anti Aging Serum | Retinol serum for face| Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles|For Men & Women |All Skin Types|30mlView Details ![]() | ₹495 | |
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Forest Essentials Facial Serum | Advanced Soundarya with 24K Gold | Ayurvedic Anti Ageing Properties | Clinically Tested | For Pigmentation Fine Lines & Dark SpotsView Details ![]() | ₹4,895 | |
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CLAYCO. Cell Renewal & Collagen Boost Retinal Serum 30ml | 0.15% Retinal (retinol derivative) | Japanese Skincare Routine | For Glass Skin Glow | Face Serum | Anti Ageing | To All For Skin TypeView Details ![]() | ₹1,673 | |
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THANKYOU FARMER Rice Pure Gel and Cream (80 ml) | Anti -ageing, Anti-Wrinkle, Skin Brightening Cream | k beauty, korean skin care productsView Details ![]() | ₹2,255 | |
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As winter sets in, the air quality in North India, particularly in cities like Delhi, worsens to hazardous levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches alarming heights, and residents are urged to stay indoors to avoid exposure to harmful pollutants. However, simply staying inside your home may not be enough to shield you from the health risks associated with severe air pollution.
So, how can you ensure that your indoor environment is as safe as possible? The key lies in creating a healthier indoor space with the right tools and strategies to combat poor air quality.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to keeping yourself and your loved ones healthy during pollution season, along with product recommendations to help you breathe easier and stay safe.
Air pollution, particularly in the form of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), can have serious long-term health effects. These tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream, leading to respiratory issues, heart disease, and exacerbating conditions like asthma. Short-term exposure to high pollution levels can also cause irritation in the eyes, throat, and nose, as well as headaches and fatigue.
During the pollution season, the AQI can remain in the “very poor” or “severe” category for days, making it crucial to take proactive steps to protect your health. Staying indoors might provide some relief, but without the right precautions, you could still be exposed to indoor pollutants that worsen the situation.
Here’s what you should do to stay safe.
The most effective way to combat indoor air pollution is by investing in a high-quality air purifier. These devices are designed to remove harmful particles, allergens, and gases from the air, providing you with cleaner and healthier air inside your home.
When choosing an air purifier, look for models with a HEPA filter, as these are proven to capture small particles like PM2.5. Additionally, air purifiers with activated carbon filters can help remove harmful gases, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are often present in indoor air due to cooking, cleaning products, and even furniture.
Top air purifier picks for you:
While most people focus on outdoor AQI levels, indoor air quality can be just as harmful. Air quality monitors can help you keep track of pollutant levels inside your home, allowing you to make informed decisions about when to use your air purifier or take additional steps to improve air quality.
These devices measure various pollutants, including particulate matter, CO2, temperature, and humidity. Many models even allow you to sync data with your smartphone, providing real-time information and air quality trends.
Top air quality monitors for you:
While sealing windows and doors during high pollution periods is essential, you must also ensure your indoor environment doesn’t become stale. Poor ventilation can lead to indoor air stagnation, where pollutants accumulate, making the air quality even worse.
To avoid this, consider using a mechanical ventilation system or an exhaust fan in a safe, controlled manner to refresh the air. Make sure the air entering your home is as clean as possible by using air purifiers in key areas like bedrooms and living rooms.
Indoor plants are a natural and aesthetically pleasing way to help improve indoor air quality. Certain plants are known for their ability to absorb harmful gases like formaldehyde and benzene and even improve humidity levels. Although plants alone won’t fully purify your air, they can be a valuable supplement to air purifiers.
Some of the best indoor plants for air purification include:
Spider Plant: Great for absorbing formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.
Peace Lily: Known for removing ammonia, benzene, and VOCs.
Snake Plant: Effective in removing formaldehyde and improving oxygen levels.
Aloe Vera: Not only does it purify the air, but its gel can also soothe skin irritation caused by pollution.
Check out some plants here:
Also read: Best air purifiers of 2024: Expert picks for allergen control, odour removal, and better air quality
Pollution season can bring more dust and particulate matter into your home, even if you keep your windows and doors shut. Regular cleaning is key to reducing the build-up of dust, pet dander, and other particles that can exacerbate indoor pollution. Use a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter to trap fine dust particles while cleaning your floors and carpets.
Additionally, consider using a microfiber cloth to wipe down surfaces instead of traditional dusting methods, which can stir up dust and send it into the air.
Top picks of vacuum cleaners for you:
Also read: Best air purifier filters: Top 7 options for improved and pollutant-free indoor air quality
While staying indoors is crucial, there may be times when you need to go outside, whether for work, essential errands, or a quick walk. In such cases, wearing an N95 face mask can help protect your respiratory system from harmful pollutants. These masks are designed to filter out fine particles and prevent them from entering your lungs.
Top picks for face masks:
Also read: Best vacuum cleaners: Check out the top 10 easy to use options for quick and easy cleaning
Pollution doesn’t only affect your lungs; it can also harm your skin. Fine particles can cause inflammation, dryness, and premature ageing. Make sure to stay hydrated and use a good quality moisturiser to protect your skin. Additionally, consider using a soothing face mask to calm irritated skin caused by pollution.
Top picks for skincare:
As the AQI levels remain hazardous across many parts of India, it’s essential to take proactive steps to safeguard your health. While staying indoors is important, it’s equally crucial to ensure the air you breathe inside is clean. By investing in quality air purifiers, monitoring indoor air quality, and incorporating a few simple habits into your routine, you can make your home a safer, healthier place to live during pollution season.
Make these changes today and take control of your indoor environment. With the right tools and strategies, you can protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of pollution. Stay safe, stay healthy, and breathe easy!
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