Air Purifiers
Depending on the environment, it’s often helpful for those who are sensitive to have a good air purifier running regularly. We’ve tried a few different styles and have settled on running hydroxyl generators in our homes. We have a Beyond by Aerus on each floor, going 24/7, and we spot treat areas with HiTech units, as needed. We also use Angels, by Aerus in the bedrooms. I have owned HEPA/UV filtration purifiers, but we felt we needed something more powerful and we just feel better with the hydroxyl generators. I personally think every home would benefit from the use of hydroxyl generators.
Puraclenz
Puraclenz comes with a 100% 30-day money back guarantee which is exactly what you need when you are trying a new technology in your home, especially if you have never used hydroxyl generators before and have sensitive family members. The prices for these units are unbeatable! They range from $300 to $500 for even their largest model which covers a generous 3000 square feet! There are discounts for multi-unit purchases as well, so if you know anyone else who wants one or two, purchasing together may benefit you.
Active PCO units send hydroxyl molecules into the air where they will hunt down toxins like mold spores, pollen, mycotoxins, viruses, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and other toxins. The hydroxyl molecules only survive a few seconds before they bind with the toxins in the air and on surfaces, then they break down the molecules into harmless molecules normally found in the air. PCO (Photocatalytic Oxidation), which destroys organic compounds by turning them into CO2 and water, is an innovative technology that utilizes free radicals—the same radicals used to destroy cancer cells—to break down pollutants at a molecular level, including VOCs, bacteria, mold, viruses, and allergens. By using nanotechnology, PCO is able to destroy pollutants 1000 times smaller than what traditional HEPA technology was designed to trap.
Where else can you find these hydroxyl molecules? In the air we breathe outside, in the atmospheric layer we call the troposphere. These are the same molecules responsible for breaking down ozone and other contaminants by nature. It is safe for humans, pets and plants meaning you can use this technology 24/7 unlike ozone which is dangerous to the inhabitants. Another brand who has done extensive testing on this technology reported “Human Safety Analysis: Human red blood cells, human cell culture, and plant cells exposed to AHPCO showed complete safety to complex life (zero cytological damage to the RBC and WBCs).”
Puraclenz is certified safe to use
All Puraclenz products are produced in an EPA-registered facility. More than 40 years of peer reviewed studies have been performed on PCO technology by third-party independent labs and universities to deactivate pathogens. Puraclenz models P750, P1500, and P3000 have received the following certifications:
1. Models P1500 and P3000 have passed UL2998, Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Zero Ozone Emissions from Air Cleaners.
2. Intertek ETL conforming to UL 507 safety standards.
3. CARB (California Air Resources Board), the gold standard for air purifier safety.
4. FCC compliance (CFR 47, FCC Part 15, Subpart B).
5. European Union Restriction on Hazardous Substances (ROHS) and California Proposition 65 – free from lead, mercury, cadmium, and phthalates.
* Reports are available upon request.
Beyond by Aerus - PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION (PCO) - AKA HYDROXYL GENERATOR
There are only a few companies producing this technology. We have a few different brands in our home, but I am in love with the Beyond by Aerus (originally Electrolux) which uses NASA-inspired technology that has only recently been proven to kill CoVID-19! Testing was done at MRIGlobal, an independent, FDA-Compliant laboratory. The reduction percentages were measured incrementally over natural degradation of SARS-CoV-2. Outside of control group - over 99.9% reduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Controlled, independent laboratory studies have established the efficacy of ActivePure Technology in Aerus products including:
93% surface kill in three hours of live SARS-CoV-2, even when covered by a protective biofilm, with the Aerus Hydroxyl Blaster with ActivePure Technology
98% surface kill in six hours of live SARS-CoV-2, even when covered by a protective biofilm, with the Aerus Hydroxyl Blaster with ActivePure Technology
99.999% kill rate of airborne RNA viruses in just 30 minutes with the Aerus Medical Guardian with ActivePure Technology, an FDA 510(k) Cleared Class II Medical Device
99.9999% kill rate of airborne RNA viruses in 60 minutes with the Aerus Medical Guardian with ActivePure Technology
“We have a technology demonstrated in independent lab studies to kill COVID-19 indoors and gets the world back to work, back to school and back to life in a safer manner. Our unit works in real time to destroy 99.98% of new COVID-19 viruses reintroduced to the space, after just seven hours of installation,” said Joe Urso, chief executive officer of Aerus. “The efficacy of our data is consistent with our other previously reported RNA and DNA virus test data and confirms that ActivePure Technology used in our surface and air purification systems is the fastest-acting continuous solution available. We are beyond pleased to announce these COVID-19 disinfection results with our ActivePure Technology solutions.”
The ActivePure technology is currently used in hospitals, museums, hotels, professional sports athletic facilities, doctor’s offices, at the Liberty Bell, the Pentagon, and the Ground Zero Museum among many other places. Some schools are even beginning to use this technology, and if I had children in a brick and mortar school, I would be meeting with the board to get this technology approved! We personally use these products in our home and can’t be without them!
*PECO units like Molekule are passive and will only treat the air that passes through the air purifier and may be more tolerable for extra sensitive individuals.
You can either find a local distributor or contact our sales representative who will ship units anywhere. His name is Rob Ardito and his number is 203-281-5422. Tell him the Galliganis sent you! 😉
If you would like to use this technology, but want something cheaper, this is another brand that looks incredible, in fact, we may try it for our beach house, because of the much smaller size. I also love the fact that they have a 30 day money-back guarantee which isn’t offered by many of these companies and for something so pricy, you should have peace of mind spending that money. It’s called HypoAir and they have portable units that can be used in hotels and cars, as well as units that could be used in your home and even large commercial spaces. This unit covers 2400 square feet and costs less than half the price of the Beyond. From their website:
West Texas A&M University various studies:
Human Safety Analysis: Human red blood cells, human cell culture, and plant cells exposed to AHPCO showed complete safety to complex life (zero cytological damage to the RBC and WBCs).
CA-MRSA analysis at Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital (BSA): saw 65% reductions in MRSA during the first 72 hours.
Reduction of Fungal Aeroallergens and Pollutants: found significant differences in microbial spore and pollen counts of allergenic taxa in the indoor air and found that after 72 hours of use there were no microflora or propagules left in the air.
Evaluation of VOC Reductions in 1 hour All units saw significant reductions in the first hour of use including the Mobile (30-40%), the AO3000X (40-50%) and the HCT nano Induct (85%) of Acetic acid, Propionic acid, Isobutyric acid, Butyric acid, Isovaleric acid, Valeric acid, Hexanoic acid, Phenol and Pcresol.
Foodborne Pathogens Study: The AO Food Chamber showed zero microbial colonies on the tested food units, compared to the growing microflora in all controls. Surface swab cultures from the AO samples showed no growth of any microflora compared to all control groups which exhibited microflora growth.
Mold Reduction Study in Coulter Animal Hospital: Study showed 65.71% reduction in mold growth on the petri-dishes and 68.1% reduction in bacterial concentration (majority conidia and hyphae from Alternaria, spores from Dreschlera, Cladosporium and Stachybotrys chartarum).
C. difficile Surface Reduction: Technology was tested for its ability to disinfect (kill) bacteria on a solid surface. The testing was conducted in the Cinnaminson Microbiology Laboratory. Contact time 30 min, reduction 86.87%
Airborne TB Efficacy – M. Terrae Test: Mycobacterium terrae (M. terrae) is commonly used as a surrogate test for Mycobacterium turberculosis. In conclusion, the technology was observed to reduce M. terrae by 69.09%. Furthermore, these results demonstrate that the bipolar ionization system tested does not require direct line of sight to produce kill rates like ultraviolet light. The bipolar ionization system’s kill rates are indicative of those in the entire space.
VRE Surface Reduction: The efficacy of the technology to disinfect a solid surface against Vancomycin- Resistant Enterococcus (Enterococcus faecium) was tested and saw 43.78% reduction in the first 15 minutes. Their extrapolated conclusion was the disinfection rate would be over 99% after 60 minutes.
IQ Air
If you prefer a traditional air purifier, IQ Air produces some of the most state of the art air purifiers around. Keep in mind that a traditional air purifier uses methods of capturing particles and has limitations. Be sure to keep the filters changed regularly since mold can actually grow on the filtration media.
