Runny nose, coughing, and sneezing? Musty smell in the basement? Mold is a common concern because it grows quickly and spreads through the air. Airborne mold spores also cause allergy and asthma symptoms. Our experts have selected the best air purifiers for capturing and removing mold particles based on the following criteria: High performance HEPA filter to capture mold spores Best air purifiers include Silver to kill mold and prevent growth Alen BreatheSmart for Asthma, Mold and Germs Alen T500 for Asthma, Mold and Germs Winix Signature U300 HEPA Air PurifierWritten Dehumidifiers only remove moisture from the air and put the excess 'water' in a reservoir that must be cleaned very frequently because it can grow mold. It's a messy job. There are disposable desiccants that collect excess moisture but these products Dehumidifiers only remove moisture from the air and put the excess 'water' in a reservoir that must be cleaned very frequently because it can grow mold.