A Complete Guide to Commercial Air Purifiers

What Are Commercial Air Purifiers?

Commercial air purifiers work to clear contaminated air using highly efficient air filters that remove harmful particles. Once the particles are filtered out, fresh air is then re-circulated back into the space, creating a clean smelling, fresher environment. From odour control in large commercial facilities to advanced air cleaning technology for compactor rooms, garbage chutes, meeting rooms, small spaces or washrooms, commercial air purifiers help businesses of all sizes meet air care requirements and maintain a safe and healthy space.

Why Are Commercial Air Purifiers Important?

The Coronavirus pandemic saw many business owners and property managers looking for ways to make their facilities safer beyond just hand sanitizer and surface disinfection. The SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted through respiratory aerosols and droplets that occur when an infected person talks, sneezes, coughs; so it makes sense to look for hygiene solutions that target the air, rather than already contaminated surfaces. Seeing as one study found that COVID-19 can last in aerosol form for up to 3 hours, finding ways to remove contaminants and potentially harmful germs from the air is another way businesses are trying to prevent the spread of not only COVID-19 but other viruses in their facility. However, there are lots of products out there that claim to purify the air which may not be as effective as you think.

Most Important Things You Must Know About Commercial Air Purifiers

What is the Difference Between Air Filtrations Vs Air Purification?

Air filtration is the process of trapping air particles and filtering out clean air, whereas purification is when toxins are eliminated from the air. To ensure the cleanest, purest air within your facility it’s important to utilize both processes together; the air filters trap airborne particles and the air purifiers kill the airborne toxins, pathogens and viruses, leaving oxygenated, clean, fresh air.

What is the Difference Between Commercial Air Purifiers and Commercial Air Fresheners?

Commercial air fresheners are effective at removing bad smells within your facility, benefiting employee wellness, satisfaction and overall productivity. Fresheners help to present a healthy and clean image of your facility to visitors, so you never have to worry about bad odours again.

Commercial air purifiers work the same way but with additional air filtration, working to clear pollutants and harmful particles floating around your commercial space. With air purifiers placed around your facility, you can ensure every person who enters the front doors can breathe easy and safely with a reduced risk of falling sick.

How Do Air Purifiers Prevent the Spread of Germs?

Fresh outside air dilutes any containments in your commercial space however when an area has little circulation of fresh air, air purifiers are essential in ensuring proper ventilation is carried throughout the premises. To prevent the spread of germs, air care systems remove particles from the air using a filter made of tightly woven fibres that capture particles containing bacteria and viruses. This in turn helps reduce disease transmission and always keep facilities safe.

What Is HEPA Filter Technology?

True High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are effective at removing ultra-fine particles such as pollen, dust, mould, toxins and other common allergens often found within the workspace. HEPA filters are airtight and work to capture particles within a multi-layered netting made from fine fibreglass threads with varying sized gaps.

Within the air purifier, the fan draws air into the filter and:

• larger particles are captured via impaction (particles crash into the fibre).
• mid-sized particles are captured by interception (particles touch the fibre).
• fine particles are captured by diffusion (particles eventually hit and stick to the fibre).

As industry standards go, HEPA filters must be able to remove at least 99.97% of particulates to be truly effective.

Different Types of Commercial Air Purifiers

Daily, we consume about 4lbs of food, 6.5lbs of water but 40lbs of air! We don’t see the air around us and therefore, many workplaces sometimes fail to invest in air care solutions in the same way they would invest in hand soap. Both play a key role in creating hygienic, healthy spaces. Maintaining a nice smelling space is one thing but ensuring the air is pure, clean and harmless takes air care to the next level. Commercial air purifiers can be used in workplaces, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, schools, hotels, restaurants and a range of other spaces where maximum air purifying power is required to diminish the risk of illness.

Different types of air purifiers can cleanse the air in a given space, from harmful bacteria, viruses, dust, allergens, pollutants to smoke and traffic pollution.

Jade Air Purification

The Jade Air Purification is a medical-grade commercial air purifier that has been proven to give you surgically clean air by removing nearly 100% of all airborne contaminants and pollutants, however, is suitable for all types of industries and environments where there is a need to clean the air. Working around the clock to consistently target, this is the easiest way to ensure improved indoor air. Jade uses UV-C+ light, TiO2 Catalyst and Hydroxyl Radicals to target viruses, bacteria and fungus at their source.

SaniZone Air and Surface Hygiene

SaniZone Air and Surface Hygiene  to target contaminants in the air as well as on surfaces. This service improves the overall hygiene of spaces by using UV-C light, Photoplasma, Ozone and Hydroxyl Radicals, and Negative Ions to target bacteria, viruses, mould and fungus at their source. Proven to show a 99.99% inactivation of the SAR-C0V-2 virus in less than 1 second, and a 99.99% reduction in surface contamination after 2 minutes, this powerful unit is shown to provide a safer indoor environment.

Discover the difference between Citron’s SaniZone air care system compared to regular fragrance dispensers.

Air Care Solutions for Different Types of Commercial Environments

Air Care Solutions for the Workplace

Unpleasant smells can quickly overpower an office environment. The effect of harmful pollutants found in the aircan lead to a drop in productivity, employee health and happiness. To overcome this, ensure you’re installing effective air care solutions for the workplace to enhance cleanliness and fresh smells within your facility.

Air-Care Solutions for Offices

While malodours and pollutants are unavoidable in offices, it’s vital to ensure they’re tackled with efficient air purifying solutions to reduce cross-contamination and prevent the build-up of dust, germs and bacteria. This helps to keep employees safe and build a productive, healthy workforce.

Air Care Solutions for Schools

When working in or visiting an environment such as a class with poor circulation, detrimental effects can be had on students’ health and wellness. Air purifiers that help poor circulation areas offer a filtered delivery system that utilizes totally dry vapour technology, making the solution one of the most effective ways to improve air circulation in your school and overall student and staff wellbeing.

How to Choose the Right Commercial Air Purifiers for Your Business

As studies suggest, air purifiers can provide a real-world solution for many indoor environments, however, it’s important to research which air care solutions would be best for your facility depending on a range of factors. Here are a couple of things to consider when considering what air purification system you need for your business, to ensure you’re reaping the most reward, and that the air solution works at full effect for best results.

1. Room Size

The first thing you should do before buying is ensure that the unit you are using is powerful enough to cover the square footage you need. To do this, measure the square footage of the area you wish to treat prior to installing the unit. Many units have a fixed amount of space it can cover, and you may require more than one unit for consistent coverage throughout your facility.

2. Product Testing

Has the air purification you are looking for undergone the necessary third-party testing? Are there studies that prove its efficacy? The market has been flooded with products claiming to kill the COVID-19 virus when in fact they don’t. It’s important to always do your research before buying a potentially phony product that could give a false sense of security. 

3. Noise

Most modern air purifiers make a subtle noise that quickly fades into the background. However, some are noisier than others and can quickly become a workplace distraction. Before committing to an air purifier, ensure that it operates at a decibel level that doesn’t interfere with anyone’s work.

How Are Commercial Air Purifiers Fitted & Serviced?

Professional hygiene companies have certified technicians who install your commercial air purifiers and ensure they’re in the correct place. They can offer guidance on where best the purifier would sit, to ensure the best results. They can also be serviced by having the filters changed on a consistent and reliable fixed schedule. At Citron our CitronSync technology offers a guarantee, so you never have to worry if your unit is maintained and can focus on the day-to-day operations of your business.

Using Air Care Signage Within Your Facility

Letting your customers know what hygiene initiatives you’re taking is important in making them feel comfortable entering your facility. Peace of mind is valuable in a world of hygiene hypervigilance. Having signage that lets visitors know that the air they are breathing is being purified could be the deciding factor between you and a competitor. In a post-COVID world that will demand elevated hygiene, going above and beyond for the well-being of your staff and customers will matter more than you think.

Utilizing Commercial Air Purifiers to Improve Facility Hygiene

Citron Hygiene’s workplace air purification and sanitizing solutions can hugely benefit your business, helping to create positive perceptions of your brand, improve guest/employee experience and create a safer space.

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Partner with a Trusted Hygiene Solutions Provider for a Complete Approach

Finding the right solution for your business can be an overwhelming process however Citron Hygiene offer a wide range of commercial air purification solutions and we can provide expert advice on the best one for your business’ needs. Pairing air purification with other infection-prevention measures like having commercial hand sanitizer  and PPE Disposal, professional disinfection, surface disinfection, and social distancing, will help give peace of mind and mitigate the risks of illness.

Partnering with an experienced facility hygiene service provider will help identify where there’s room for improvement and what products best address those needs. Citron Hygiene has been building healthier spaces for over 45 years, helping businesses equip themselves with everything they need to stay open, or re-open safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speak to a Citron Hygiene Specialist today or contact us to get started.