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| Posted: 27 Feb 2019 04:53 PM PST LOUISVILLE, Ky. and PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where the air can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. That's why American Air Filter Co. Inc., d/b/a AAF International, and its subsidiary Flanders Corp. ("AAF Flanders"), is collaborating with IONaer International LLC to help launch the CleanAir EXP Purification System, a revolutionary air purification and monitoring solution that combines the most sophisticated in-room sensors with the latest air purification technology to clean indoor air of allergens, pathogens, odors, smoke, mold, ozone and harmful chemicals. For the first time ever, the power to manage and control indoor air quality (IAQ) in real time is in the hands of the consumer. Working with a home or office's existing heater or air conditioner, the CleanAir EXP's intelligent, responsive technology works on-demand, enabling consumers to manage their indoor air quality 24/7 in the same way a thermostat works with a HVAC system to control air temperature. The CleanAir EXP's Air Quality Sensor continuously monitors IAQ, sending minute-by-minute data to the EXP In-Room Monitor, or an app on any smart device, and alerts the EXP Purification unit to turn on or off, based on the air quality requirements set by each user. The CleanAir EXP's purification unit is easily installed into the existing air duct of a central residential or commercial HVAC system and uses a patented natural ionization process to cause particles containing harmful allergens, gases, odors and pathogens to cluster and drop out of the breathable zone throughout the entire building. Most homes and facilities see a 90 percent reduction of particulates and contaminants within four hours of first using the purification technology, and 99.8 percent reduction in six hours or less. The newly clean environment then remains clean as changes in IAQ are detected by the system's sensors, and the purification unit is activated as needed to preserve healthy air quality levels. In two years of field testing across residential homes and commercial facilities, occupants report that the clean air created by CleanAir EXP has significantly reduced or eliminated asthma and allergy symptoms, eradicated odors, and improved overall health, wellness and productivity in their homes and buildings. "Our mission is to bring clean air to life, and we are continually looking for new and better ways to do that," said Jerry McGuire, Vice President of Global Marketing for AAF Flanders. "We've been following IONaer's progress with this game-changing technology for the past two years, and the results have been nothing short of incredible. Many people don't realize the huge impact poor IAQ can have on our health and wellbeing, especially for those struggling with extremely challenging respiratory conditions like asthma. CleanAir EXP has the potential to change people's lives like no other air filtration technology available today, and we are excited to help bring it to market." "Until now, air filtration companies could only deliver clean air into the occupied space, but they could not completely manage the air quality. All of that changes today," said IONaer President & CEO, Tim Bender. "For decades, we have known about the harmful effects of poor IAQ, but have not been able to control it because we can't fully control the occupied space. Doors open, people move, electronics and furniture emit harmful pollutants, and chemicals are used to clean the space or mask odors. All of those products and events drive up pollution levels inside of a home or building, and we suffer the consequences. That's why we're so excited to offer this revolutionary new product to the market. Every building in the world should have this technology, so that we can all breathe clean, healthy indoor air." During a 30-day pre-sale period, AAF Flanders has arranged to help IONaer bring the first 1,000 publicly available units of CleanAir EXP to consumers and businesses in select greater metropolitan markets, including Louisville, Ky., Phoenix, Ariz., Raleigh, N.C., Tulsa, Okla., Kansas City, Mo., Tampa, Fla., Albany, N.Y., Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and Chicago. The companies will be providing free shipping and installation within a 100-mile radius of these geographies. Residential units will be available at a promotional price of $1,495 during the pre-sale period, ending on March 31st, 2019, and commercial systems will be customized to meet local facility requirements and quoted accordingly. In addition, as part of their commitment to making indoor air cleaner and safer around the globe, for every 10 CleanAir EXP Purification Systems sold during the pre-sale period, the companies will donate and install one unit in the home or classroom of a child in need with asthma or other challenging respiratory issue. To place an order or learn more about CleanAir EXP, visit https://www.cleanairdifference.com. About AAF Flanders American Air Filter Co. Inc. is supported in its international ventures through the resources of its parent company Daikin Industries Ltd., based in Osaka, Japan, a diversified international manufacturing company and a global leader in air conditioning. For more information, visit https://www.aafintl.com. About IONaer International
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| Need a Breath of Fresh Air? Hotels to the Rescue - The New York Times Posted: 12 Feb 2019 12:00 AM PST  Forget free wine hours and on-demand workout videos. An increasing number of hotels around the world are now providing guests the option to book rooms with filtration and purification systems that minimize threats of air pollution and offer cleaner air. "Interior air quality can be abysmal," said Beth McGroarty, research director for The Global Wellness Institute, a nonprofit organization for the wellness industry. "Hotels are combating this by installing high-tech systems in some of their rooms that improve the air their guests are breathing." The quest for clean air is part of the growing interest in wellness travel, Ms. McGroarty said. Outside conditions could certainly be a larger factor. According to data released last year by the World Health Organization, nine of 10 people globally breathe polluted air. Many top urban destinations, particularly in developing nations, have been recognized for unhealthy smog conditions. Wildfires are becoming more frequent, affecting the air quality of hundreds of miles. And travelers with respiratory conditions or allergies may especially benefit from breathing cleaner air. Most hotel properties generally charge a higher nightly rate for their clean air rooms, compared with their standard rooms, and while the amount varies depending on the hotel, a stay can be 5 percent to 7 percent more expensive. After wildfires in California, a new partnershipIn January, the 556-room InterContinental San Francisco installed Molekule air purifiers in 30 of its rooms as part of a pilot project. According to Molekule's chief executive, Dilip Goswami, the two-foot tall, cylindrical devices plug into a power outlet and eliminate mold, bacteria, chemicals, allergens and viruses through the company's patented air purification technology. Harry Hobbs, an area director of engineering for InterContinental Hotels, said that indoor air quality is more important to the hotel following the wildfires that occurred last year in Paradise, Calif., about a three-hour drive away. "Even though the wildfires weren't near the city, they affected the air quality, and many of our guests asked us for masks and filters because they had breathing difficulties. Our staff was also uncomfortable," he said. "After this initial trial, I want to offer cleaner air in more rooms and more hotels." Clean air that starts with deep cleaningThe hotel wellness company Pure Wellness has designed "Pure Rooms," available in 300 hotels globally and spanning several companies including Marriott, Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites and Hyatt. Pure Rooms are guest rooms that have been deep cleaned with plant-based and microbial-resistant cleaners, developed to prevent the growth of fungus, bacteria and mold on surfaces. The rooms are also equipped with portable air purifiers. Travelers can find a room with these air-filtration systems on the company's website. Vinny Lobdell Jr., the company's president, said that the company will add more rooms in another 200 hotels this year, and Pure Rooms usually comprise between 3 percent to 5 percent of a hotel's total room inventory. In-room purifiers, worldwideThe wellness technology company Delos is behind the "Stay Well" designation of more than 1,000 hotel rooms found globally, including those in Wyndham, Marriott and MGM Grand hotels. One of their key features is a wall-mounted air-purification filter that aims to reduce allergens and microbes. For Wyndham's 50 hotels in North America, the rooms are now a brand standard: According to Danica Boyd, the company's vice president of brand operations, all of its properties will have at least some Stay Well rooms by the end of this year. Clean air where it's needed mostWhen The Oberoi in New Delhi reopened last year following a renovation, air purifiers were installed throughout the hotel, including in all the rooms, to combat the worsening issue of Delhi's polluted air. More than 40 of the new purifiers filter exterior air as it enters the building; the hotel also measures the quality of the interior air twice a day. We have a new 52 Places traveler, and he's heading to Italy! Follow Sebastian Modak on Instagram, and discover more Travel coverage by following us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter, each week you'll receive tips on traveling smarter, stories on hot destinations and access to photos from all over the world.  |
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