6 of the best air purifiers to deal with pets, pollen, and pollution in the UK

Allergies are more annoying than usual lately, right? No really, it's not your imagination — pollen season is getting worse every year, and air purifiers are now an essential home appliance. Climate change is a huge factor that's contributing to the worsening pollen seasons. Among the culprits are high temperatures and raised levels of carbon dioxide, both of which can affect the proteins in the pollen grains that cause these allergies.  SEE ALSO: 8 of the best SAD therapy lamps in the UK The Asthma and Allergy Foundation has even said that climate change is a "serious threat" to public health, citing longer allergy seasons and worsening air quality caused by rising temperatures. Allergies aren't the only reason to invest in an air purifier, though.  Read more...More about Tech, Lifestyle, Air Purifier, Shopping Uk, and Uk Deals IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR AESTHETICS Philips Series 2000i This well-reviewed air purifier cleans quicker than most and is aesthetically pleasing. Dimensions: 29.4 x 41.2 x 61.2 cm Weight: 7.7 kg HEPA air filter: Yes Coverage area: 79 square metres £400 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR SLEEP Silentnight 38060 This air purifier neutralises household odours including pet smells and cigarette smoke. Dimensions: 17 x 16 x 28 cm Weight: 2 kg HEPA air filter: Yes Coverage area: N/A £41.68 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR A DESKTOP Levoit LV-H132 Small but mighty, this purifier is perfect for a desk or nightstand and powerful enough to clean a room. Dimensions: 21.6 x 21.6 x 36.8 cm Weight: 3 kg HEPA air filter: Yes Coverage area: 8 square metres £67.98 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR ADVANCED FEATURES Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Year-round temperature control, Alexa, and peace of mind makes Dyson worth the price tag. Dimensions: 24.8 x 20.5 x 76.4 cm Weight: 4.98 kg HEPA air filter: Yes Coverage area: 37 square metres £679.44 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR LARGE ROOMS Winix U450 This smart purifier senses the air quality in your biggest spaces and chooses the most suitable cleaning mode. Dimensions: 65 x 26 x 44 cm Weight: 8 kg HEPA air filter: Yes Coverage area: 96 square metres £299.99 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR TIGHT SPACES PureMate 5-in-1 One of the most purchased purifiers on Amazon fits in any corner and cleans with UV technology. Dimensions: 17 x 24 x 55 cm Weight: 4.4 kg HEPA air filter: Yes Coverage area: 32 square metres £89.99 from Amazon