Odours and many infections are created by bacteria, viruses, mould, fungi and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) carried in the air.
Our aim is to help you cut odours and improve healthcare by eliminating harmful bacteria in enclosed spaces. Use this site to learn more about the problems and how Air Steril's technology and products will help you.
International studies ranked indoor air pollution as one of the most important environmental problems in the developed world. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. And most of us , spend around 90% of our life indoors.
Unpleasant odours in enclosed spaces are the result of
the reaction of airborme bacteria. What's more:
Many buildings have airborne pollutant levels 25 to 100 times higher than air outside the building.
Up to 1,500 VOCs may be found in indoor air.
Biological pollutants such as bacteria, viruses and moulds like Aspergillus (a primary food source for dust mites) promote poor indoor air quality.
There are many airborne pollutants. Nearly 1000 different types of viruses are known to infect humans - they are estimated to account for 60% of human infections. The young, elderly and immuno-compromised are particularly at risk from virus infections.Colds, flu, bronchitis, chicken pox, measles, mumps, polio, gastroenteritis, diarrhoea and infectious intestinal disease are all examples of airborne infections.
Germs (all potentially harmful micro-organisms) which include bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa are found everywhere. Only a small number are pathogenic. Many bacteria are beneficial. However, even free-living bacteria or members of the normal flora are potentially pathogenic in certain types of individual. Pathogenic bacteria that have made headlines recently include Salmonella, Listeria and E.coli. They are often regarded as modern problems, more hazardous than traditional germs
Fungi can pose just as much a threat to health as bacteria. Almost all microbial allergens are fungal in origin. Asthma can be initiated and provoked by allergens.
Micro-organisms are continuosly introduced to our environment. People, food, pets, water, insects and air are all responsible. Without being aware of it some people carry highly pathogenic organisms without themselves being affected.
In enclosed spaces, the Health Protection Agency showed that Air Steril kills up to 98% of bacteria, viruses, moulds and fungi in the air and on surfaces. Air Steril is the most cost effective and eco friendly way to eliminate odours and control infections.
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