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HEPA (High
Efficiency Particle Arresting) Filter
Most widely known
method for purifying air. Depending on the filter
size, it can clean up to 99.99% of particulate in
the air with proper ventilation. They are not
effective on treating mold, mildew, bacteria, and
other fungi.
Electrostatic
Filtration
Another filtration
system with a negatively charged surface is used to
attract particulate. In comparison to most HEPA
systems it is more effective in trapping smaller
micron particulate and effective in clearing smoke
from the air. Low levels of ozone may be produced
which can neutralize most mold, mildew, bacteria,
and other fungi that comes in contact with the
filter.
Ionization
Also uses a negatively
charged surface to produce and expels an abundance
of negative ions and cause suspended particles to
cling to walls, floors, and other surfaces . Most
ionizers are effective in settling dust and
particulate out of our breathing space.
Ozone
Ozone is a very
powerful oxidizer that will neutralize odors, mold,
mildew, bacteria, and other fungi. This technology
is commonly used in flood and fire restoration.
Ozone is found to be effective because it works on
the problem at the source and air does not have to
be pulled through the unit for treatment.
UV Germicidal Lamps
Commonly used for
disinfecting purposes. This technology is effective
in sterilizing air and surfaces that come in contact
with the UV light. UV has been proven in both air
and water applications to inactivate bacteria and
viruses to prevent them from reproducing.
Photocatalyst
Using light to react
with a catalyst resulting in oxidation. This is
found to be effective in destroying mold, mildew,
bacteria, other fungi, dust mites, and many odors.
This technology is produced with an Ozone/UV lamp
set in a variety of combinations. When this type of
photocatalysis is combined with the natural humidity
in indoor air it creates hydroxyl radicals and super
oxide ions that are effective in combating bacteria,
fungi and VOC. This method is also a pro-active
approach that goes to the source for treatment.
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