The Complete Cleaning Ecosystem: Understanding the Role of Surface Cleaning and Air Purification
In today’s world, the focus on cleaning has never been greater, yet there’s a crucial aspect often overlooked: air quality. While surface cleaning has traditionally been emphasized, air—the largest medium for germ transmission—plays an even more vital role in maintaining safe, healthy environments.
The Surface and Air Ecosystem: A Cycle of Contamination
Did you know that over 80% of illnesses are caused by airborne pathogens? Surfaces and air form an interconnected ecosystem where one influences the other. Pathogens in the air settle on surfaces, and when those surfaces are disturbed—by movement or cleaning—those pathogens are re-released into the air. Additionally, cleaning surfaces with chemical agents introduces VOCs into the environment, which pathogens can latch onto and enter the body, causing illness. This cycle of contamination highlights the need for both air and surface cleanliness.
“Air is up to 8X more contaminated than surfaces and airborne threats can linger for hours after cleaning.”
How Airborne Particles Move Throughout a Building (the HVAC system)
Typical HVAC systems only filter particles down to 0.3 microns, leaving smaller but dangerous contaminants like bacteria and viruses free to circulate. With only 5% of fresh air being introduced into buildings, 95% of the air is recirculated, meaning pathogens can continuously spread through the central air conditioning system. Worse, most cleaning agents release VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) into the air, which can carry pathogens into the body.
A New Approach: Treating the Air to Clean Surfaces
By eliminating VOCs and pathogens, you can ensure that the air in your space is as clean as the surfaces. Air purification is not just about making spaces more comfortable—it’s about preventing illnesses and recontamination of surfaces. Cleaning the air can reduce surface contamination by 66%, and by continuously purifying the air, you can prevent recontamination.
The Future of Cleaning: Air Purification and Monitoring
ThinkLite Air has revolutionized the cleaning industry by emphasizing the importance of air quality. Purifying the air not only reduces pathogens but also saves time and resources compared to surface cleaning alone. With the ICON M and Purilux systems, VOCs are reduced by up to 99.9999%, making buildings safer for employees, students, and customers alike.
Why It Matters
It’s time to integrate air quality into your cleaning routine. ThinkLite Air’s innovative solutions provide organizations with the tools to monitor and improve indoor air, creating safer spaces for everyone.
Watch the video to hear more about how air and surface cleanliness work together to protect your health.
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