Air Purifiers for Cigarette Smoke

Cigarette smoke contains harmful particles (including PM2.5) and toxic chemicals like tar, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde, as well as carcinogens. These pollutants can irritate your lungs, trigger respiratory issues, and even enter your bloodstream. Short-term exposure often causes coughing, throat irritation, and headaches, while long-term exposure significantly increases the risk of lung disease, heart disease, and cancer. It can also worsen conditions like asthma, allergies, and COPD.

High-performance air purifiers with HyperHEPA and activated carbon filters capture ultrafine particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and odors from cigarette smoke. HyperHEPA filtration is proven to remove particles as small as 0.003 microns—far smaller than standard HEPA filters—providing superior protection from harmful cigarette smoke.

IQAir air purifiers are designed to tackle even the toughest indoor air quality challenges, making them the top choice for eliminating cigarette smoke:

• HyperHEPA filtration captures ultrafine particles as small as 0.003 microns, effectively removing the smallest and most harmful smoke particles from the air.
• Medical-grade performance, trusted by hospitals worldwide, ensures your home receives the highest level of protection against cigarette smoke and pollutants.
• Advanced gas and odor filtration uses activated carbon and specialized filters to neutralize toxic chemicals, VOCs, and stubborn cigarette odors.
• Swiss precision engineering delivers durability, whisper-quiet operation, and reliable performance—even with continuous use in smoke-prone environments.
• Smart technology provides real-time air quality monitoring and automatic adjustments, so you always breathe the cleanest air possible.

For whole-home protection, consider a central HVAC-integrated system (like IQAir’s PerfectPro Series) or place multiple high-capacity purifiers, like Atem X, in key areas (bedrooms, living rooms). Portable units are effective for single rooms but may need to be moved as smoke levels change.

• Run the air purifier when smoking takes place and maintain it on auto mode otherwise.
• Place the unit in the room where smoking occurs most frequently (e.g., bedroom or living room).
• Avoid activities that worsen indoor air quality, including smoking, burning candles, or vacuuming without a HEPA-filtered vacuum.
• Monitor your indoor air quality using an indoor air quality monitor. Additionally, many of IQAir’s HyperHEPA air purifiers, like HealthPro Plus XE and GC MultiGas XE, have built-in sensors so you can track your indoor air right from the system.