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Indoor Air Quality
Keep filters clean
A LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL mycologist, Dr Heike Neumeister-Kemp, has called for more action to mitigate the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Dr Neumeister-Kemp said heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) are one of the major pathways to spread contaminants.
“Air passes through air conditioning systems and over time particles and unwanted contami- nants accumulate in the system and the only thing that protects us is filters,” he said.
“As people go back to work to buildings via buses and trains, there will be an increase in par- ticulates such as dust and other contaminants circulating through the filtration systems.
“Treating and cleaning filters will ensure that the air that goes through HVAC systems and that we breathe, stays clean.”
Aeris Environmental is an Australian compa- ny whose patented air filter treatment technolo- gy is now being used around the world to curb the spread of COVID-19 in indoor settings, in- cluding public transport.
Technician applies Aeris to HVAC filters.
The filter treatment coats deep bed HVAC fil- ters with an antimicrobial coating. The treat- ment contains a safe, readily biodegradable ac- tive biocide that kills 99.99 per cent of bacteria and enveloped viruses including SARS-CoV-2.
The company’s technical director, Steven Krit- zler, said the Aeris air filter treatment is sprayed onto deep bed HVAC filters.
“This helps prevent microbial pathogens from
passing through the system and spreading to other areas of the building or indoor space,” Krit- zler said.
“The best solution of all is to install HEPA filters with treated deep bed filters being used as a prefilter. “The Aeris filter treatment can be applied now to most existing deep bed HVAC filters in com- mercial buildings, schools, retail centres and
various indoor venues.”
Engineered for a healthy home
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUSTRALIA has ex- panded its residential range with the launch of two new products engineered to tackle indoor air quality issues.
The product launch coincided with the release of Mitsubishi Electric’s new Healthy Home Trends Report, which explores the latest trends, habits and concerns facing Australians at home.
The new air treatment products, the MA-E85R air purifier and the MJ-EV38HR dehumidifier feature the manufacturer’s high-quality engi- neering.
The MA-E85R air purifier helps to improve in- door air quality and reduce exposure to common asthma and allergy triggers, including dust, pol- len, pet allergens and some gases.
Unlike other products available in the Austral- ian market, the Mitsubishi Electric MA-E85R air purifier features an auto cleaning pre-filter that rotates and collects dust into a compartment, for minimum fuss and maximum performance.
Premium product filters include a high per- formance two-layered HEPA filter, capable of catching up to 99.97 per cent of ultra-fine par- ticles in the air, down to those as small as 0.3μm; a 500g activated carbon filter which re- moves harmful gases and unpleasant odours; while the platinum catalyst filter uses nano- technology to absorb various odorants and de- odorise the air.
The company’s business development execu- tive, Jean-Marc Adele, said the air purifier is an exciting addition to the market, bringing with it almost 50 years of expert knowledge and Japa- nese engineering.
LEFT The dehumidifier remove excess moisture from the air.
“The device’s smart search sensors are incred- ibly advanced, with high precision PM2.5 and odour sensors continuously scanning the room to detect and capture airborne allergens and pol- lutants,” he said.
The brand also unveiled its MJ-EV38HR dehu- midifier, featuring precision humidity control.
It is designed to remove excess moisture from the air and maintain a comfortable level of hu- midity in your home all year round – tackling major issues found in humidity hotspots and helping to reduce the risk of dampness and mould in Australian homes.
The MJ-EV38HR dehumidifier boasts an ener- gy-efficient inverter compressor, and intelligent laundry and air purification modes to offer con- sumers innovative new means of balancing moisture levels indoors.
“As part of our Healthy Home Trends Report, when we asked people across the country how they deal with high humidity in their homes, the results were eye opening,” Adele said.
“One in five Aussies have a problem with mould at home, while one in six have damp rooms.
“Based on our knowledge of the market, we know the issues everyday families are dealing with, and know our products will make a difference.”
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