10 Best Air Scrubbers: Tested and Reviewed (2024)

A typical HEPA air purifier effectively removes particulates from indoor air but doesn’t address dust on surfaces or neutralize odors. That's why many people now prefer air scrubbers over air purifiers, even for regular use in homes and offices.

Our team of manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and product testers has reviewed hundreds of air scrubbers over the past decade. We’ve selected ten easy-to-use, durable, affordable, and portable air scrubbers to help you find the perfect product for an exceptional experience.

 

What is The Best Air Scrubber?

The Alorairscrubber CleanShield HEPA 550 stood out as the top choice. It's a powerful machine and quiet enough to use in your bedroom. It’s a highly robust machine that can last for decades. The most impressive part is that it’s both affordable and energy-efficient. 

But the Alorairscrubber CleanShield isn’t the only air scrubber that passed our tests. We have found other excellent machines you can choose from considering your specific requirements and device specifications.

Related Reading: What is the Best Commercial Air Scrubber?

 

1. Alorairscrubber CleanShield HEPA 550

 

When contacted, Alan, one of our customers from Tomball, Texas, said that the Alorairscrubber CleanShield HEPA 500 reduced particulates and smoke in his office by more than 95% within 30 minutes. We also gathered feedback from other customers, ranging from New York City to Washington, D.C. Some used it in their homes, while others used it in commercial and industrial settings. And everyone marked it as their top choice.

This can be the best air scrubber for construction dust, mold removal, asbestos, and water damage restoration. We contacted contractors who used this machine on construction sites. They are also highly satisfied with its performance.

We tested the CleanShield HEPA 550 in various settings—home, commercial, and industrial. We also sent it to our product testers and gathered feedback from hundreds of customers across different states. It proved to be the best choice for many reasons.

 

Unwavering performance: We tested this machine extensively over several years, running it 24/7 until it perfectly cleaned the specific space. On average, it removed more than 99% of contaminants within 30 minutes when set too high. On low and medium speed settings, it removed 90-95% of particulates within the same time frame. Neither did our team notice any decline in its performance, nor did we receive any complaints from our customers.

Easy to Use: This is a highly portable and easy-to-use air scrubber machine. You don’t need to adjust the settings much. Just set it to one of the speed settings—high, medium, or low—depending on how quickly you want to clean your space. Once you’ve finished cleaning a specific area, like a construction site, you can easily take it to the next job site.

Build Quality: The strong rotomolded polyethylene shell is built to last, giving you peace of mind. You can use it for years without any issues. We've never received any major complaints. Its durability is second to none. Plus, it's backed by a 10-year warranty and world-class customer support.

Affordability: One of the most impressive features of this portable air scrubber is its price. It's highly reasonable, and no other machine of this quality falls within this price range.

Noise Concerns: You'll notice some noise when running this negative air machine at maximum speed. This is because it creates a tone of negative pressure, which is necessary for demolition work, mold remediation, and similar tasks. However, it's quiet and smooth at lower settings.

2. Alorairscrubber PureAiro HEPA Pro 970

 

Similar to CleanShield HEPA 550, the PureAiro HEPA Pro 970 is another three-stage air filtration system offered by Alorairsrubber. 

Whether you use it at home or work, it gives you the best results. When run at maximum speed, it can easily trap more than 95% of particulates, smoke, and odors within half an hour. We tested it in various industrial, commercial, and residential environments. Based on our team's extensive testing and customer feedback, both of these machines deliver identical results. 

You’ll experience some noise with this negative air machine when running it at maximum speed. To reduce the noise, you can lower the speed once the maximum particulates have been removed.

The main difference is that the PureAiro HEPA Pro 970 comes with extra features, but it's also more expensive. It has built-in UV-C light technology, which kills airborne microorganisms. However, it is a bit costlier. You can choose this machine if it better suits your requirements, but it will cost you a little more.

So, it can also be your go-to machine if its specification meets the requirements of your specific space. You’re protected by 10 years of warranty and premium customer support.

 

3.  BlueDri BD-AS-550-BL

 

The BlueDri BD-AS-550-BL commercial air scrubber features some amazing features. Its specification includes a maximum airflow of 500 CFM, an hour display, and variable speed control. This negative air machine with three-stage filtration is a good choice for commercial repair sites, sewage, remediation, and construction zones. 

Like the above negative air machines, this device also effectively removes odors, pet danders, smoke, and other particulates in residential as well as commercial settings. Also, it can neutralize odors of pet danders, and cooking fumes, you need to buy the carbon filer separately. 

One of our concerns with this machine is that it comes with only a one-year warranty. But most of the users we contacted are satisfied with the results. So, it earned a top spot in our recommended list.

 

4. XPOWER X-2580 Professional

 

XPOWER X-2580 is one of the best portable air scrubbers designed for professional use in rough environments such as restoration and renovation projects. This unit is robust, lightweight, and easy to carry. 

It features an advanced four-stage filtration system and is one of the most lightweight, portable air purifier scrubbers with only 23.5 lbs. Our team tested this device and we rated it as one of the pretty decent negative air machines. We found that it can be very noisy at the highest speed.

 

 

5. Alorairscrubber PureAiro HEPA Pro 770

 

Alorairscrubber PureAiro HEPA Pro 770 is another extremely popular air purifier scrubber designed for heavy-duty use such as restoration projects. The three-stage filtration system—-pre-filters, activated carbon filters, and HEPA filters—-effectively removes odors, smoke, and other pollutants. It ensures efficient cleaning with its large air intake and airflow capacity of up to 550 CFM.

Also, with rotomolded plastic, it is built for long-lasting use. And it’s too backed by a 10-year warranty. This air scrubber lacks UC-C light technology, unlike other UV air scrubbers. All the users we contacted really like this machine due to its high efficiency, affordability, and compact design.

 

6. OdorStop OS500 Heavy Duty HEPA Air Scrubber

 

During our extensive test, the OdorStop OS500 Heavy Duty HEPA Air Scrubber removes all types of pollutants including, dust, debris, mold, pet dander, and miscellaneous particulates ensuring maximum efficiency.

It can be a good choice if you are looking for a heavy-duty negative air machine to clean indoor air for spaces up to 500 square feet. Also, it is portable and durable as many of the users have been using this device for years. But in our test, we found that it’s not good at removing odors. So, you can go with this device if odors aren’t your core concern.

 

7. Purisystems HEPA 600 UVIG

 

The Purisystems HEPA 600 UVIG is one of the best commercial HEPA air scrubbers intended to be used in spaces with high standards of cleanliness. For example, these units are best fit for hospitals and other spaces that require medical-grade purification systems. It’s affordable as well as durable. This five-stage filter system offers hospital-grade air purification.

And all users in our contacts are satisfied with it. This is why we recommend this for spaces that need hospital-grade indoor negative-pressure air scrubbers.

 

8. Alorairscrubber HEPA 600 UVIG Commercial Air Scrubber

 

Alorairscrubber HEPA 600 UVIG is another high-performance industrial air scrubber intended for highly demanding environments such as cleanrooms, construction sites, and areas that require comprehensive scrubbing. This unit features a five-stage filtration system, integrated light, and ion technology, making it one of the most effective devices.

The five-stage filtration system includes high-efficiency dual filtration (MERV-10 and MERV-17) that traps concrete, fine dust, and other particulate with extremely high efficiency.

It features advanced light technology and an ion generator that neutralizes odors and purifies air in spaces up to 800 square feet. The design is robust and stackable. Like other machines, it also performed well in our testing. While it’s pricey, its advanced features excel in highly challenging environments. If you’re handling more demanding conditions, we recommend using this machine for the best results.

 

9. ALORAIR PureAiro HEPA Max 870

 

ALORAIR PureAiro HEPA Max 870 is a premium industrial air scrubber intended for highly challenging environments such as construction sites, water damage restoration, and areas that need superior indoor air quality. Along with a three-filtration system, it’s also equipped with UV-C light to filter out not only dust, but also odors caused by pets, smoke, and cooking.

Similar to others, it’s durable and easy to use. We chose this after extensive testing and gathering feedback from various users. While it is costly, it’s highly recommended for removing dust particulates in highly challenging environments.

 

 

10. Abestorm Filteair HEPA S1

 

The Abestorm Filteair HEPA S1 is another amazing commercial air scrubber intended to improve air quality in various indoor settings such as construction sites, commercial spaces, and homes. 

Its advanced filtration system can effectively remove dust, pet dander, smoke, pollen, and other airborne contaminants. We observed its performance for years. And also all the users are highly satisfied. The initial investment is high but you can go with this device if its specifications fit your requirements.

 

Conclusion

 

There is no single air purifier scrubber that fits all applications. You need to understand the specific conditions of the space and the unit’s capacity. This way you can make an informed decision.

For example, the best air scrubber for mold removal might not be the same as the best air scrubber for a grow room due to the varying demands of each situation. For residential use, look for a unit that’s powerful, compact, and quiet.

Our team has been testing and reviewing hundreds of air purifiers and air scrubbers for years now to help our visitors like yourself make an informed decision. Also, we regularly take feedback from different users from different states. 

If want our help in choosing the best air scrubber that best suits your needs, feel free to contact us anytime. At Alorairscrubber, we make sure that our valued customers and visitors like yourself have the best experience.