airPHX vs Competitors

UV-C Treatment- effectiveness limited to pathogens passing through UV-C emission; limited range and ineffective treating around shadows; not cost effective; UV bulb deteriorates; does not remove allergens from air; direct exposure to UV-C light is harmful to people; Over time, DNA/RNA can become resistant to UV-C treatment.
Chemicals- (Hydrogen Peroxide, Bleach)- kill pathogens on surfaces; labor intensive to apply; not continuous; potentially corrosive to equipment; does not treat air
HEPA Filtration- moderately effective on dust, pollen, mold spores; does not remove chemical fumes, smoke or odors; organisms captured in filter can breed or reproduce; does not kill pathogens
Photocatalytic Oxidation- exposes UV light to a catalyst like titanium dioxide; requires UV light to operate; found to kill pathogens in a laboratory; not cost effective; killing effect limited to what passes through the device; can produce high levels of ozone
Ionizers- built around a negative ion generator; removes particles from the air but not from the room (they settle on floors, walls, and furnishing and can be recirculated); produces ozone as a byproduct; does not remove odor; some can provide sterilization but only via high ozone levels
Ozone- corrosive to equipment and surfaces: irritates throat and lungs; effective, but only at levels deemed hazardous by EPA

Non-corrosive
Continuous operation without aggravating people
Tested effective against a large number of pathogens
Effective on surfaces, air & spaces (treating everywhere that the treated air touches)
Long lasting
Inexpensive operating costs
Kills pathogens
Removes VOC's, odors, and smoke
Treats 100,000-150,000 cubic feet of air and surfaces

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