FAQ
Most frequently asked questions
Blueair Classic air purifiers remove more than 99,99% of viruses and bacteria, including H1N1 influenza A/PR8/34, staphylococcus aureus, escherichia coli (E.coli) and aspergillus niger, tests show. They also have high CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rates), which measures the volume of clean air that is produced by an air purifier each minute, indicating how well bacteria, viruses and pollutants are removed from the air you breathe.
Blueair HEPASilent filtration technology eliminates bacteria and viruses from the air without the use of chemicals. Every 12 minutes, the air in the room is cleaned, delivering clean air and thereby promoting good air flow. Bacteria and viruses stick to the hydrophobic filter, which repels water. Since the filters do not contain water, bacteria and viruses cannot thrive there.
To maintain a healthy indoor environment, keep your space well ventilated and do your best to eliminate moist, damp conditions where bacteria and viruses thrive. Controlling moisture indoors can limit the spread of infectious diseases, as well as help eliminate mold, dust mite, and cockroach growth.
Bacteria are single-celled living organisms while viruses require a host to live. Both are essential to life on Earth. There are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria and viruses. The average human body is home to trillions of ‘good’ bacterial cells. The bad are considered biological contaminants that cause disease through direct contact and indirect contact (through the air). There are fewer than 100 species of bacteria that cause disease. More than two million years ago, one type of bacteria started to release oxygen.
Most bacteria thrive in warm, moist, protein-rich environments but some do well in extreme heat or cold. Viruses, like those that cause colds and flu, generally survive in colder temperatures and low humidity, which is why winter is the season most people suffer from colds and flu.
Every day, more than 800 million viruses and bacteria attached to dust and water vapor are floating in outdoor air currents. Due to rain or other weather events, they fall to ground.
Airborne bacteria and viruses indoors vary, depending on the type of indoor environment (i.e., schools, houses and hospitals) and function of room (i.e, bathroom and kitchen or cafeteria).
Bad bacteria and viruses cause disease—from the common cold, swine flu, strep throat, chicken pox to more serious ailments like Legionnaire’s disease, E.coli, tuberculosis and staph infections. Symptoms vary, but include worsening of allergies and asthma, sneezing, wheezing, headache, fatigue, fever and muscle pain.
Indoor public places where people gather, such as schools, malls, office buildings, restaurants, airports and train stations, and hospitals and doctor’s offices, are full of airborne bacteria and viruses.
The places with the highest concentration of bacteria and viruses in most homes are kitchens and bathrooms. Dirty air vents and places where there’s moisture buildup, like leaky pipes in the boiler room or laundry room, also rank high on the list.
Cafeterias and bathrooms are the places with the highest concentration of bacteria and viruses in most schools. Dirty air vents and places where there’s moisture buildup, like gym or locker rooms and the boiler room, also rank high on the list.
Exposure to bacteria and viruses helps children build up immunity to ‘bad’ bacteria and viruses, research shows. Despite your best efforts to limit your child’s exposure, most children come into contact with bacteria and viruses wherever they go. However, since children spend 90% of their time indoors—and most of their time at home, using an air purifier as much as possible in your home provides a sound measure of protection.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends source control, ventilation improvements and air purifiers as good ways to limit airborne bacteria and viruses in indoor spaces. Source control is, of course, the first priority and best method to limit airborne germs. That said, upkeep of your HVAC system and regular replacement of filters goes a long way toward reducing bacteria and virus levels. Check the technical specifications to make sure the air purifier effectively removes bacteria, viruses and other pollutants. (Harvard)
It depends on the air purifier. Many air purifiers have HEPA (High Efficiency Air Particulate) filters, which trap bacteria and viruses. However, if the filter retains moisture, bacterial growth will result. Blueair air purifiers use HEPA Silent filtration technology that promotes good air flow and effectively removes bacteria and viruses. What’s more, because the filter is made of hydrophobic material, it does not retain moisture in the air. Bacteria and viruses trapped in the filter therefore do not thrive there.
The masks are reusable for 20 hours, or until they become soiled, smelly or wet. If you wash they mask, you can use them indefinitely by their efficiency will drop from 95% to 80%. For reference, the efficiency of a cloth mask surgical mask is 40-60%.
Certification: AQblue masks are “KN95 certified” to remove 95% of particles. This certification measures removal efficiency of 0.3 microns particles, which are the most difficult size to filter. This means the masks removes 99% of even small particles such as the 0.1 micron sized coronavirus.
• N95 (United States)
• FFP2 (Europe)
• KN95 (China)
• P2 (Australia/New Zealand)
• Korea 1st class (Korea)
• DS2 (Japan)
Respirators certified as meeting these standards function very similarly to one another, based on the performance requirements stated in the standards and confirmed during conformity testing. The AQblue masks are manufactured in China and are certified to KN95 standards, which is slightly more stringent than the US N95 standard. AQblue masks are a special and unique design that makes them different from other masks. They have a soft edge and adjustable ear-loops which gives a very comfortable fit.
Choosing a size: Large fits most adult males Medium fits most adult women, and children from age 8-10 upwards small (limited availability) for kids till ages 6-8 Please do post a picture of you wearing a mask with the hashtag #MaskUpPakistan to promote a #CoronaFreePakistan
Choose your color and size, at our website https://www.cleanair.pk/covid19-supplie-and-masks
Our masks are made from 100% pure polypropylene, which is a non allergenic, inert, FDA approved material. Also, these masks are more breathable than other masks, while providing excellent protection.you can place your order here. Will require your mailing address and phone number for arranging delivery.