A commercial air cleaner is designed to reduce or eliminate airborne contaminants such as dust, fumes, micro-organisms and odors. These units are ideal for business, health care and government facilities where infection control is a priority. These units are often designed with large rooms in mind and feature features such as programmable timers, air quality sensors and multiple fan speeds. They are also typically more durable and cost effective than other types of air purifiers such as ionizers and ozone generators.
In addition to trapping airborne particles, these devices can kill bacteria and viruses, including novel coronavirus (NCoV), that are capable of causing respiratory illness. They can also eliminate odors from smoking, chemicals and other pollutants. This makes them an excellent choice for hospitals, dentists’ offices, extra-large office spaces and other health care facilities.
Unlike traditional air purifiers, which use powerful fans to circulate the air through filters, commercial air cleaners utilize advanced technologies such as electrostatic precipitation or bipolar ionization. Both of these methods remove airborne toxins and pathogens by charging them with electrons and then dragging them onto collector plates. Alternatively, they may capture odors using activated carbon. Some models combine these technologies, while others specialize in a specific category of pollutants such as cigarette smoke, chemical odors or welding fumes.
There are many types of commercial air cleaners on the market, ranging from simple portable models to large, industrial-sized units installed in a building’s HVAC system. The best commercial air cleaner are those that provide a high rate of air changes per hour. Look for a unit that indicates its size in square feet, has a high CADR for smoke and odor removal or specifically indicates that it filters particles between 0.1-1 um. These units are generally easier to find than those that only offer HEPA filtration.
To avoid compromising the performance of an air cleaner, choose one that is free from obstructions and can be run at the highest speed setting acceptable to you. Check the filter regularly and replace it when needed. To maximize the effectiveness of an air cleaner, place it in the room where you spend most of your time. If you work with vulnerable populations, such as children or elderly people, place the unit closest to them.
Pairing commercial air cleaners with infection-prevention measures like commercial hand sanitizer and PPE disposal, surface disinfection and social distancing will ensure that your facility has a clean environment and is protected from illness. Contact Citron Hygiene for more information on our line of commercial air cleaners and how we can help you create a safe and healthy workplace. Our CitronSync technology ensures that your filter is changed on a fixed schedule, so you can focus on the day-to-day operation of your business. We can also provide signage that informs customers about your hygienic practices. This will boost customer confidence and loyalty while mitigating the risk of illness. We pride ourselves on providing expert hygiene solutions that keep you running smoothly.