Surround Air is one of the country's leading manufacturers of residential and
commerical air purifiers and air cleaners. Their units feature proven
technologies such as HEPA, UV, and Activated Carbon. Plus they're also
affordable! For more information, see the
Surround Air air purifier company page
Facts about Indoor Air Quality:
According to the American College of Allergies, 50% of all illness is aggravated
or caused by polluted indoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
themselves declare that indoor air is anywhere from 2 to 10 times more hazardous
than outdoor air. The EPA also warns us that the indoor air quality is the
United States' number one environmental health problem. Today's homes and
buildings are built air-tight, and contain a long list of pollution sources (see
list). As a result, natural air-cleansing agents such as ozone and negative ions
are kept out, while contaminants are kept in. A recent study found that the
allergen level in super-insulated homes is 200% higher than it is in ordinary
homes. According to Scientific America, a baby crawling on the floor inhales the
equivalent of 4 cigarettes a day, as a result of the outgassing of carpets,
molds, mildews, fungi, dust mites, etc. Most people spend well over 90% of their
time indoors. In which case, indoor air is going to impact our health far more
than outdoor air. The EPA informs us that 6 out of 10 homes and buildings are
"sick", meaning they are hazardous to your health to occupy as a result of
airborne pollutants.
Pollutants Removed By the Surround Air Multi-Tech Air Purifier:
Dust/Dust Mites - The Surround Air Purifier Multi-Tech's Hepa air filter
is highly effective at capturing solid particles such as dust and dust mites.
According to the Journal of Hygiene, ionizers help to increase the efficiency of
filters, by causing airborne particles to conglomerate, making them easier to
capture. Plus, negative ions also cause airborne particles to precipitate out of
the air you breathe, and have been found to be extremely effective at
controlling dust by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture studies. UV light can be deadly
for dust mites.
Mold/Fungi - Mold spores are effectively captured by Surround Air Hepa
air filters, especially with the help of ionizers/negative ions. UV light is
deadly against the microbiological toxins associated with mold, and ozone
sanitization effective against mildew smells. The Surround Air Purifiers ozone
sanitizer can be completely turned off if not needed or desired.
Cigarette Smoke - The Surround Air Multi-Tech's carbon air filter absorbs
smoke particles and the toxic chemicals associated with cigarette smoke. With
the help of the programmable ozone sanitizer (which can be turned off
completely), it also helps to reduce or eliminate odors from cigarette smoke.
The ionizer/negative ions also remove smoke particles from air.
Odors - Both the Surround Air Purifier ozone sanitizer and activated
carbon air filter are effective at eliminating or reducing strong odors. The
ozone sanitizer output can be adjusted, or turn off completely if not needed or
wanted.
Carbon Monoxide - A statistically significant decrease of CO values was
found with the Surround Air Purifiers ionizer activated. This was discovered by
researchers at Brompton Hospital in London, and published in European
Respiratory Journal.
Bacteria - Many bacteria are effectively captured by the Surround Air
Hepa air filter, as well as the anti-bacterial pre-filter (which also disinfects
bacteria). The germicidal UV lamp serves to disinfect the bacteria trapped by
the Hepa filter. Plus, according to studies by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture,
ionizers/negative ions are extremely effective at reducing airborne bacteria.
Pollen and Other Allergens - HEPA air filters are commonly recommended
filter for allergens, and are generally considered the most effective filter for
allergens. Ionizers/negative ions increase the efficiency of filters by causing
airborne particles to conglomerate, making them easier to capture. Plus, the
Surround Air Purifiers negative ions also cause airborne particles to
precipitate out of the air you breathe.
Chemicals and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) - The Surround Air
Purifiers carbon air filter is very effective at absorbing chemicals and gases.
The ionizer also help to neutralize chemical fumes.
Germs/Viruses - The Surround Air Purifiers UV light is deadly against
micro-organisms such as germs/viruses, and highly effective at destroying them
as they pass by the UV lamp. Negative ions have also been known to help to
neutralize viruses.
TRUE CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL - "Literally within minutes the odor was gone.
The odor had migrated into our living room, so we simply moved the unit back in
and again, within minutes the odor was gone!" - F. Jaramillo, California
