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With cold weather already here in Central New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania, homeowners are preparing to hunker down and spend the winter months inside their houses. This year, health and safety has been on all of our minds as families, friends, and community members do their best to reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus and fight back against COVID-19 infection.
If you’re spending more time thinking about your home’s indoor air quality and wondering whether you’ll be breathing clean, healthy air this winter, you’re not alone. At Princeton Air, we’ve fielded many questions this year about HVAC products that can be used to create a healthy home environment, and at the top of our list is the Aerus Air Scrubber, an air purification device that can help reduce air pollutants in your home. Here’s what you need to know about this advanced technology.
How Does the Aerus Air Scrubber Work?
The Aerus Air Scrubber installs directly into residential or commercial HVAC systems to remove surface and airborne contaminants, including:
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VOCs
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Odors
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Dust
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Pet dander
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And other allergens
The Air Scrubber uses Aerus’ ActivePure Technology and, according to the manufacturer, ActivePure technology has been tested in independent labs and proven effective on bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungi on surfaces and in the air. ActivePure actively and continuously disinfects surfaces and air 24/7, is safe to use in occupied spaces, works without chemicals or ozone, and breaks down viral contaminants into harmless byproducts.
The Air Scrubber is an in-duct air purifier, meaning it’s hidden out of sight in your home’s ductwork, where it works hard to purify the air in your home. Not only can the Air Scrubber help improve your indoor air quality, but it also helps prevent dust build-up in your home’s heating and cooling systems, which can help keep your energy costs low and extend the lifespan of your heating and cooling systems.
How Effective is the Air Scrubber in Killing Viruses and Bacteria?
Testing of the ActivePure Technology (which is used by the Aerus Air Scrubber), conducted at Kansas State University, showed a significant reduction of both surface contaminants and airborne contaminants, including:
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H5N8 (Avian-Bird Flu)
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H1N1
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Hepatitis A
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Norovirus
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E. Coli
The average reduction of surface contaminants reveals that ActivePure works quickly, with an 80% reduction after just 2 hours, and >99% reduction after 24 hours!
Does the Air Scrubber Work for COVID 19 / SARS-CoV-2 / Coronavirus?
While the Air Scrubber device itself hasn’t been tested against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the manufacturer announced in September that independent test results on the Aerus Hydroxyl Blaster with ActivePure Technology confirms that the product kills the SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces:
- 93% surface kill in three hours of live SARS-CoV-2, even when covered by a protective biofilm, with the Aerus Hydroxyl Blaster with ActivePure Technology
- 98% surface kill in six hours of live SARS-CoV-2, even when covered by a protective biofilm, with the Aerus Hydroxyl Blaster with ActivePure Technology
The Air Scrubber, like other air purification devices, isn’t a guaranteed failsafe against the novel coronavirus or other bacteria and viruses. But, combined with following CDC guidelines as well as local health and safety regulations and advice from medical experts, air purifiers like the Air Scrubber can be a useful tool in helping to purify your indoor air and create a healthier and safer environment for your family.
Princeton Air Can Help Improve Your Indoor Air
At Princeton Air, we understand that comprehensive HVAC service doesn’t just help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but also makes sure that your home is well ventilated with high indoor air quality. The Air Scrubber by Aerus is a powerful air purification system that can help remove harmful contaminants, clean the air you breathe, and even reduce asthma and allergy symptoms—talk to our team to find out more about upgrading your home or business today.
