Odours and microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, mould, fungi and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are easily distributed in the air. Regular cleaning, disinfecting and masking agents are not enough, they will not effectiely reduce the bacteria or other microorganisms which can quickly contaminted freshly cleaned surfaces. In enclosed spaces, high levels of harmful bacteria and viruses accumulate in small and open plan offices, washrooms and other places such as photocopying and print rooms.
This is a condition that causes misery for millions of office workers and costs organisations millions in staff sickness and absenteeism. Typically this condition is marked by headaches and respiratory problems and is attributed to unhealthy or stressful factors in the working environment.
But can it be easily prevented? Problems of fluctuating temperatures, draughts, stuffiness, bad lighting and noise have always been found in offices but the recent energy-saving measures have exacerbated them. In offices and other buildings, AIRsteril technology constantly reduces airborne bacteria, viruses, mould and fungi.