Burley (Air-Cured) Burley is air-cured rather than flue-cured, meaning the leaves dry in open-sided barns over weeks
One important caveat: The MinusA2 has an ionization setting, which our experts don't recommend with any air purifier, since ionizers can release small amounts of ozone (an irritant that can exacerbate existing respiratory conditions) and the science on ionizer efficacy and safety is still inconclusive
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For optimal performance, the system may need to run more frequently, or a dedicated air circulation setting may be used to keep air moving through the filter even when heating or cooling isnt needed
Its lock mode prevents accidental changes to settings, making this purifier a safer option to keep in childrens rooms
Choose in 60 Seconds If someone smokes indoors in your home daily buy the Austin Air HealthMate If you want medical-grade filtration and budget isnt a concern buy the IQAir HealthPro Plus If you have a large room (500+ sq ft) and want smart home integration buy the Levoit Core 600S with the smoke filter If your smoke exposure is light or occasional buy the Winix 5510 For light, occasional smoke in a smaller room, also check our best air purifier under $100: the Levoit Core 300-P covers up to 222 sq ft and handles light smoke well