Air Purifiers, Cleaners & Ionizers
Reviews, Comparisons & Buying Guide

UV - Ultraviolet  Light
A Powerful Air Purification Process

Ultraviolet (UV) light waves from the sun destroy bacteria, viruses (including Swine Flu and SARS), molds and other pollutants, including mold spores. It has been used for years by the medical field to sanitize rooms and equipment, and is recognized by the Center for Disease Control for its ability to effectively destroy germs and other biological pollutants. We offer three different brands with technology that revolves around the power and versatility of UV light waves, bringing this technology to residential, business and commercial air purification: Air Oasis, Airpura and Surround Ionizers.

In the case of Airpura and Surround, air is treated with UV light waves, as it passes through the lamp via air currents that are naturally present in the indoor environment and drawn in by the unit's fan. Plus, convection process draws additional air through the unit, above and beyond what is achieved by way of natural air currents and the fan. The purified air is then blown back out with a fan. The UV lamps used in the Air Oasis and Airpura brands we carry offer a much higher concentration of ultraviolet light than even the sun.

The specific wavelength of 254nm is most effective at inactivating harmful contaminates. As an airborne microorganism passes over the UV lamp, the UV light penetrates the organism’s membrane and alters its genetic material (DNA). With altered DNA, the microorganism will no longer be able to reproduce, rendering it microbiologically dead and, therefore, harmless. Due to the short life span of most microorganisms, once they lose the ability to reproduce, the population diminishes rapidly and dramatically.

Because the ultraviolet light is directed only inside the unit, there are no potential harmful side effects. However, the downside of most standard induct UV lamps is that microbials must pass within three to four inches of the lamp -- in the "kill zone" -- and not pass too quickly, before the UV lamp can destory them. For more information about induct UV technology, read Proper Design of a HVAC Bacterial Control System Using UV Technology.

A basic characteristic of ultraviolet lamps is that the larger the UV lamp, the greater the output of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI). But larger or longer UV lamps that create ozone can also produce too much ozone. To solve this problem, UV lamp technologies used in the Air Oasis brand uses a proprietary broad spectrum, high efficiency UV bulb (HE/UVTM) to work with a hydrated five-metallic target and PPC-UV bulb coating. The target acts as a catalyst for a hydroxyl reaction of the broad spectrum 100-300 nm HE/UVTM energy with water vapor on the hydrated target.

The results are hydroxyl ions, hydro peroxides, super oxide ions, passive negative ions hydroxides and ozonide ions that migrate into the airspace, killing microbials in the air and on surfaces. The cell creates a very aggressive advanced oxidation atmosphere that has the ability to reduce airborne bacteria, mold and viruses up to 99% also odors and VOC's by up to 97%.

Of the brands we carry that incorporate UltraViolet (UV) light technology, the Air Oasis is by far the most effective, followed by the Airpura UV-600 and P-600 models. Surround Multi-Tech Ionizers have a UV lamp, but are significantly less effective than the Air Oasis or Airpura at killing microbials.

Air Oasis Breakthrough UV Air Sanitizer Technology!

No air purifier on the market can compete in effectiveness when compared to the Air Oasis patent-pending Nano Nickel HCT photocatalytic oxidation technology. Other oxidation brands use only titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a catalyst, the cheapest, most available, catalyst metal on the market. Air Oasis contains five rare catalyst metals and nano size metals to increase the kinetic rate of reaction. Plus, Air Oasis UV lamps utilize a proprietary long life 3-year coating, allowing them to outlast any UV lamp on the market.

Air Oasis technology is proven effective against MRSA and may be an answer for many more of today's "Super Bugs", such as Swine Flu. Studies conducted by West Texas A&M University at BSA Hospital confirm that Air Oasis not only purifies your air, but sanitizes surfaces. The study measured reductions in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on surfaces. The study also measured a 75% reduction in other microbes and fungus in only 8 hours of use. Other studies show an almost complete eradication over longer periods of exposure to the Air Oasis oxidation technology. Current ongoing studies are aimed at proving reductions in VOC and odors. more info

Airpura Commercial HEPA and Carbon Air Cleaners

Airpura is a completely new air cleaner with all the design improvements lacking in other similar technology systems. Airpura design principles include a simplified unobstructed air flow for quieter more efficient performance and reduced noise. The prefilter can be vacuumed through the mesh for easy monthly maintenance, then replaced every 12 months. Two special microbial (bacteria and viruses) suppressing filters help to protect the hefty 18 or 26 pound carbon bed. Felt gaskets are used to seal the filter chamber, eliminating rubber seal off gassing. The metal capped HEPA filter removes the possibility of any plastic vapors from non-metal caps.

Airpura uses a powerful, variable speed integrated fan/motor, letting you choose the rate you clean your air from super quiet to premium power filtering with 560 CFM capacity. With Airpura's effective pressure sealed filter chamber, all air is filtered; NO particles or gases escape. Other systems allow leakage and can't achieve the claimed 99.97% HEPA efficiency. And, Airpura offers the cleanest air, using superior quality true HEPA and activated carbon (special carbon blends are available) with optional UV sterilization to deliver truly clean air for home, office and industrial applications. Airpura is available in eight models and three colors: Cream, white and black. more info

Surround Air Multi-Tech Ionizers

Negative ions clean the air by magnetically attracting to pollutants until these newly-formed larger particles become too heavy to remain in the air you breathe and they fall to the ground. Surround Air Ionizers continually produce negative ions, without creating the "black-wall" effect of older ionization technologies, so even if one of these fallen particles is kicked up into the air, it is quickly removed again. The most important thing, though, is that they are taken out of the air, preventing you from inhaling them into your lungs, which is how they cause problems.

Since certain technologies are much better than others at removing different types of air pollutants, all Surround Ionizers are multi-technology. All models include ionization, a prefilter, a HEPA and Carbon Filter and UV lamp, plus some models include a TiO2 filter or an optional ozone sanitizer. And, the Intelli-Pro includes electronic sensors. With Surround, you get the best of the most advanced air purification technologies on the market, all rolled into one air purifier. The best part is that Surround Multi-tech ionizers and replacement filters are affordable for every budget. more info

Find the Right Air Purifier for
Your Unique Problem or Application

It's no mystery that the air inside our homes, offices and nearly every building we enter is contaminated with toxic air pollution problems. But wading through the plethora of air purification technologies and models to make our living and working space free of pollution can be a daunting task, especially with the misinformation presented by so many salespeople and web sites. There are many different air purification technologies and air filters on the market, but no one air purifier technology can solve every air pollution problem, which is why we carry different brands. For help determining which air purifier is right for you, click on one of the below links or call us toll free at 866-875-4386 (US and Canada).

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