Air Purifiers Explained: What Actually Works for Mold & Indoor Air Quality?

What actually works when it comes to air purifiers, mold, odors, and wildfire smoke? Chris Dooley, founder and CEO of Puraclenz, joins Adam Horn and Sean McGrath to break down HEPA filtration, activated carbon, UV-C, PCO, ionization, ozone, and the real-world differences between room purifiers and HVAC systems. They discuss what air purifiers can—and cannot—do in a mold-affected home, why moisture control and source remediation always come first, how to evaluate purifier claims and third-party testing, and why zero-ozone certification matters. The conversation also covers airflow, air changes, PM2.5, purifier placement, and practical applications for basements, bedrooms, and homes affected by wildfire smoke. If you're trying to improve your indoor air quality or choose an air purifier without getting misled by marketing claims, this episode gives you a practical framework for making a smarter decision.

Chris Dooley's Bio

Chris Dooley is the co-founder and CEO of Puraclenz, an indoor air quality company focused on advanced air purification technologies. Before entering the indoor air quality space, Chris worked on the Roomba team at iRobot and went on to develop more than 80 consumer products, including the Baby Brezza Formula Pro. His product-development experience led him to focus on cleaner indoor air and the development of Puraclenz's air purification systems.

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