Sharon Stoltzfusâs Airbnb listing for her âLush Spa Suiteâ in Bird-in-Hand features photos of crisp white walls punctuated by striking touches of blue. Blue accent pillows. Blue pots. The blue glow of a portable air purifier. Purchasing the latter was a recent, pandemic-driven decision made with guestsâ comfort in mind.
âI can afford to do it, and I want to do it,â Stoltzfus says. âI do this in my own home. ⦠Itâs important.â
Stoltzfus is by far not the only one investing in air purification. The U.S. portable air purifier market was valued at over $1 billion in 2020, according to a report from research and consulting firm Verify Markets.