Initial new air purification- InspireAir 72

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The air we breathe around us may appear to be clean, but it carries many types of microscopic particles, such as mineral particles, water droplets, pollen, various kinds of biological material and man-made pollutants, that can’t be seen by the human eye. These particles a.k.a silent killer can affect the health, wellbeing and productivity of people working in your workplace with weaker health conditions such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and lung cancer and exacerbate the conditions of people who already suffer from them. Studies have found that poor air quality reduces most measures of office performance by 6-9%.  

Factors affecting infection risk

Airborne particles can be composed of both solids and liquid droplets, each of which can have a wide range of chemical components derived from natural
minerals, man-made materials or industrial pollutants. These particles can also be of biological origin, such as viruses, bacteria, fungal spores (including mould), pollen, particles of skin, hair and dried droppings of animals and humans. 

There are several scenarios that cause airborne transmission: 

i. Talking, coughing and sneezing are sources of airborne particles that contain microbes from human lungs, nose, throat and mouth. These common human
activities create airborne particles in a wide range of sizes that can be measured in millimetres down to nanometres and either particles land on surfaces or
enter ventilation system to be spread around the building

ii. Damp surfaces provide a suitable environment for bacteria and fungi to grow. These can occur in office building ventilation systems, fridges and surfaces
made wet by condensation or water leaks.

iii. Airborne particles can enter office buildings from outside through open windows and doors, ventilation systems, joints and cracks in walls and ceilings, and
on clothes, shoes and food. 

iv. Organic gases, usually termed VOCs (volatile organic compounds), are produced by human, animal and plant metabolic processes. These gases are also
present in a large number of manufactured products including many building materials and furnishings and consumer products, including carpets, furniture,
paints and varnishes, cleaning products, deodorants, perfumers, etc.

Toilet flushing and the spread of pathogens 

A news from TheStar shows that when you flush the toilet without closing the lid, up to 80,000 polluted droplets can be released and suspended a metre in the
air. These pathogens can linger in the toilet for hours, exposing you and your employees to several types of harmful bacteria and viruses as E.coli , Salmonella , Influenza , etc. Direct or cross contamination happens when they breathe in or after touching contaminated surfaces, or even through person to person eg.
hand shake. 

How to improve air quality in your workplace 

a. Reduce air pollutants sources in confined spaces 

As mentioned earlier, many types of air pollutants are released by materials used in building construction, decoration, furnishings and equipment used in
buildings. Since Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) was first described in the 1980s and was found to be related to poor air quality, building standards have reduced the acceptable levels of VOCs emitted. Materials nowadays are available with low levels or no VOCs, so refurbishing with modern materials is one option. 

Besides, regular maintenance and cleaning will also reduce the amount of pollutants released into your workplace air from materials, including those carried
through the air-conditioning HVAC system. 

b. Improve indoor air quality with Air Purification system 

When air in a room has an undesirable level of pollutants, it can be purified through specialised filters. Modern office buildings have HVAC systems but they
may not reduce pollutants to levels that ensure the wellbeing of the people working in them. Studies show that 2 out of 3 problems related to indoor air quality
are caused by an HVAC system and that 1 in 6 allergies are caused by fungi and bacteria in ventilation systems.

Initial InspireAir 72 - Portable devices that purify and sanitise air of a space up to 72m² by eliminating the 95% of air pollutants can be placed in your rooms to
improve the air quality. Such devices can have multilayer filters that remove particulates down to 0.3 microns which include bacteria, pollen and some viruses.
It starts cleaning the air immediately and can give a constant reading of the quality of the air in their vicinity.

With good air quality, it helps to protect you and your employees from harmful airborne diseases while increasing productivity and performance at work. Be
sure not to miss out the attractive deal for InspireAir 72 . Head on to Initial Hygiene Malaysia now to find out more.  

About Rentokil Initial Malaysia
Rentokil Initial is part of an international network of over 70 countries with 35,500 colleagues, more than 100 years of combined experience, and a great track
record of providing reliable and trustworthy services to businesses globally. 

Established in Malaysia for over 50 years, we are the experts delivering essential services in areas such as hygiene and pest control - the foundation of
businesses - so our customers can focus on what they do best. Rentokil Initial is characterised by efficient management that supports a national network across Malaysia. That means there's always a Rentokil Initial service technician nearby when a customer needs one - and that we have the range and depth of
resources to provide consistent quality service to customers. This makes Rentokil Initial a trusted brand of many different customers ranging from residential,
SMEs to large organisations.  

For more information on our services, please contact:

Initial hygiene : 1800 880 388
initial.com.my

Rentokil pest control : 1300 886 911
rentokil.com.my

SOURCE: Rentokil Initial Malaysia

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Irene Ooi
Tel: 019-242 8339
Email: ​irene.ooi@rentokil-initial.com 

--BERNAMA