What are other types of air cleaners designed to do?

HEPA filters reduce dust...very fine dust, but do not kill bacteria or viruses in the air. HEPA filters can be expensive to replace and they are often noisy. Activated carbon or charcoal air cleaners do not kill microbials, either.

“Ionic” type cleaners can cause dust deposits on walls and furniture, and do not clean the air in the whole room because they have no method to move air -- AND, many produce toxic ozone. "Zappers" shatter larger paricle sizes & have filters designed to grab those shattered particles. Ionic cleaners, without germicidal UV technology, will not kill microbes.

Ultra-Violet (UV) radiation advantages over older, less sophisticated air purifiers are many.

• UV kills airborne microbes that can cause disease
• No expensive HEPA or charcoal filters to replace
• Economical to operate
• Very quiet – suitable in a residential or office setting
• Do not produce toxic ozone
• Portable and semi-permanent installations available!

New & Unique UV Air Purification -- and portable, too!

Powerair is a totally new concept in air purification. Originally designed for apartments and condominiums, it has wide applications in nursing homes, seniors residences, schools, offices and any other space where airborne diseases are a concern.

Did You Know ...?

• Airborne transmission of pathogenic bacteria, viruses and molds is thought to be an important source of disease transmission by many medical researchers, particularly in health care settings.
• Most people understand that sneezing and coughing can easily transmit bacteria and viruses. Sneeze velocities can be greater than 300 feet per second! But did you realize that it can take up to 4 hours for a microscopic sneeze droplet to fall 6 feet to the floor.
• Skin flakes, which are the largest component of house dust, can spread bacteria when the skin becomes airborne.
• The simple task of bedmaking can unlease a “cloud” of microorganisms into the air.