Beyond Germs: The Benefits of Air Purification

Beyond Germs: The Benefits of Air Purification

Did you know, indoor air is an average of 5 times dirtier than outdoor air? Clean air is critical to creating healthy indoor environments, but it’s full of potential contaminants ranging from viruses to VOCs to common dust. (Check out our blog post: 3 Things Air Purifiers Remove From Your Workplace)

The benefits of clean air go beyond providing safety against germs: they improve attendance, mood, and productivity, neutralize unpleasant odors, and provide reassurance amongst colleagues and classmates!

In the Classroom

Improved test scores: research has linked better air quality to higher productivity and better performance among students. Studies show that higher ventilation rates and lower levels of CO2 positively impact cognitive function.
Teacher retention: schools that have been renovated and/or are actively trying to improve themselves retain 54% more teachers. Plus, these schools are 20% more likely to attract new teachers. As the classroom is where teachers spend a majority of their time, air purifiers are a simple and effective way to show that you care about their wellbeing.
Science classrooms: between the use of chemicals and the smells associated with lab work, air purifiers act as another form of comfort and protection for students and teachers.
Athletics: the air you breathe affects your cardio-respiratory system, which, in turn, affects every aspect of your physical fitness. You breathe more air while you are exercising, thereby increasing the volume of pollutants your lungs are exposed to. Protect your athletes by providing clean indoor air.
And of course, clean air = less germs: students and teachers miss less school due to illness. Students missing less school means parents missing less work to stay home and take care of their children.

In the Office

Reduce stress: the white noise of an air purifier is excellent if you are stressed out or if your thoughts get too loud. Air purifiers also alleviate stress by getting rid of toxins in the air that cause your stress levels to increase.
Increase productivity & mood: workers, vendors, and customers or patients will generally feel more energetic and healthy in an environment with clean indoor air. As a result, overall mood among at the office is likely to rise.
And, again, less sick days: with an air purifier, germs and viruses are constantly being removed from the air, so employees are less likely to get sick and fall behind on work.

And more

Increase life expectancy: indoor air pollution can affect your cardiac, respiratory, and even neurological systems. The extra level of reassurance that air purifiers provide can benefit any business, especially senor communities and nursing homes!
Reduce risk in high-traffic areas: healthcare waiting and patient rooms, restaurants, retail stores, and more have hundreds if not thousands of visitors on a daily basis. Especially on busier days, there’s a good chance that germs and other pollutants are being exchanged among staff and guests. A properly sized air purifier in the corner of the room will not only reduce this risk, but also provide reassurance that the air quality is being improved!
Technology lasts longer: poor air quality is one of the reasons why your appliances don’t last long – dust particles clog PC’s fans, block air flow, and allow unwanted buildup in chargers, coils, and on tubing.

So, are you ready to improve almost every aspect of your business with an air purifier? Our Perry People are here to help you select the perfect purifier for you! See below for some of our top picks, or contact our customer support team at customersupport@perryop.com or (800) 234-6605 for more personalized recommendations.

	TPP230M HEPA-Type Air Purifier, 183 sq ft Room Perfect for medium to large rooms. Air purifier effectively reduces allergens, pollution, smoke and odors, while the UV light helps reduce airborne germs & bacteria. Photocatalyst filter helps reduce fumes and chemicals. Permanent HEPA-type filter removes airborne particles as small as 0.1 micron. Ionizer with a separate on/off button to freshen the air.
	AeraMax DX5 Small Room Air Purifier, 200 sq ft Room Effectively purifies air in small rooms 100-200 square feet with a 4-stage hospital-type filtration. AeraSmart™ Sensor monitors the air quality and automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep your air purified. Safely removes 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. Ultra quiet operation.
	HEPA and Carbon Filtration Air Purifiers, 200-400 sq ft Room Proven effective at capturing the airborne flu virus. Carbon filter removes odors. Certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The air purifier also includes the Aera+ Mode for allergy and cold/flu seasons and features ultra-quiet operation.
	Allergen Remover Air Purifier Mini-Tower, 204 sq ft Room Operates quietly to help reduce up to 99.97% of airborne allergens such as pollen, dust, mold, pet dander and smoke to provide relief from irritants in the air. Pre-filter captures larger particles and true HEPA filtration captures and traps particles as small as 0.3 microns from air passing through the filter, so you can breathe comfortably.
	Compact Ionic Air Purifier, 250 sq ft Room Compact air purifier rids the air of harmful allergens, irritants and particles, while silently circulating purified air back into the room. One-touch operation makes it easy to use. Two settings: high and low.
	HEPA and Carbon Filtration Air Purifiers, 300-600 sq ft Room The Smart Sensor detects air quality and automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep your air purified. A True HEPA filter with antimicrobial treatment safely removes 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. Carbon filter removes odors.
	AeraMax DX95 Large Room Air Purifier, 600 sq ft Room 4-stage hospital-type filtration. AeraSmart™ Sensor monitors the air quality and automatically adjusts the fan speed. Safely removes 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. Carbon filter removes odors and captures large airborne particulates.