IFA 2024: Did LG Create The Purr-Fect Air Purifier For Cat Lovers?

Those who share their homes with feline companions can prepare to rejoice over their chance to enjoy improved air quality in the near future. If you've ever watched your cat jump from their perch down to the floor — especially in the illuminating glow of natural sunlight — you know the cascade of fur that follows. Home appliance innovator LG has come up with a solution, which was presented at the 2024 IFA (aka the largest consumer electronics and home appliances show in the world): a cat bed attached to a high-quality air purifier. 

This cat bed-air purifier combo doesn't stop at just removing cat hair from your home's air. It also filters out airborne pathogens, automatically adjusts your home's temperature and humidity levels, and even senses fluctuations in your cat's weight and resting habits, alerting you to any potential disturbances to your fur baby's health. Let's take an exclusive closer look at this cat lover's dream.

Imagine a future in which your air purifier knows exactly when your cat has jumped down from her elevated bed, raining hair down upon your home's floor, and kicks on just in time to save the day (and maybe save you from spending so much time removing pet hair from your furniture). This is what LG's new PuriCare air purifier for cat owners will offer. In addition to remaining off until your cat jumps off of the bed — lest its noise or vibrations scare the animal — the purifier will monitor and adjust your home's temperature and humidity, as well as your cats' weight and how often they're sleeping. It also comes with a toasty built-in heated liner to keep your cat comfy and cozy when using the bed. 

"This cat bed has an integrated heat cover for the cat, so it attracts the cat, too," Melanie Nguyen, LG Product Presenter, exclusively told House Digest. "It also has a built-in scale so that the user would be notified if the cat increases significantly in weight or decreases." She went on to reveal that the air purifier utilizes HEPA filters and Uvnano filters to remove bacteria and viruses from the air, along with a washable pet hair filter to remove all that pesky cat hair. What a time to own a cat!