How effective are indoor air purifiers against wood heater and bushfire smoke?
Bushfire season is not the only time we have to shelter in our homes from smoky air outside.
In some parts of Australia, smoke from domestic wood heaters in winter can also harm our health and has been linked to premature deaths.
While relatively few households burn wood for heat in Australia, the smoke given off can affect many more.
Like smoke from bushfires, or controlled burns at other times of the year, it can seep through cracks in your home and build up inside.
From making the most of your indoor air purifier to other simple steps you can take, we spoke with top air-quality experts about how to reduce exposure to smoke pollution from external sources in your home.