From hospitals to care homes: building a continuum of air hygiene

How shared technology and testing create consistent protection across healthcare and residential settings.

Clean air is fundamental to every care environment. Whether in an NHS ward or a residential home, people deserve to breathe air that is fresh, safe and free from unpleasant odours. Hospitals see patients come and go, while care homes support residents who share the same spaces each day, yet both face the same challenge of maintaining consistent hygiene, comfort and reassurance.

AIRsteril bridges this gap by providing a proven technology platform that adapts to the needs of each setting, creating a true continuum of air hygiene from hospitals to care homes.

Shared challenges, different environments
Healthcare and social care may look different on the surface, but the hygiene pressures are closely related. Both face risks from airborne bacteria and viruses, odours linked to occupancy and waste, and the growing expectation that every space should smell as clean as it looks.

Hospitals focus on infection risk and patient flow, while care homes prioritise long-term comfort, odour control and the wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors. The causes may differ, but the need for cleaner, healthier air is universal.

One technology, adapted to each setting
AIRsteril systems use the same core technology across all environments. Each unit combines ultraviolet light and a catalytic process to neutralise microorganisms and break down odorous or harmful compounds already present in the air. Unlike filter-based systems, AIRsteril does not rely on air being drawn through the unit, and it releases no sprays, fragrances or residues.

Multiple independent laboratory and field tests have confirmed AIRsteril efficacy. In Germany, HygCen laboratories verified significant reductions in airborne microorganisms in a large room environment, and the Eco-Institut confirmed constant reductions in harmful volatile organic compounds, whilst remaining completely safe for occupied environments.

A connected approach to hygiene and comfort
From busy hospital wards to long-term care environments, AIRsteril provides consistent results combining odour elimination with continuous air hygiene. For residents, staff and visitors alike, cleaner air supports wellbeing, confidence and comfort every day.

Learn more about how AIRsteril supports hygiene and odour control across healthcare healthcare and care environments.