Air purifiers that can kill coronavirus?
Yes! Don’t worry, you didn’t misread. According to exclusive distributor F J Benjamin Holdings (FJB), AIRFREE® brand of air purifiers have been tested and certified to be effective in destroying the virus that causes COVID-19.
The certification by MRIGlobal, a leading American non-profit research organisation, last month followed scientific tests conducted on an AIRFREE® purifier which proved to be able to destroy 80.5% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus when released into a controlled chamber.
Last month, the World Health Organisation acknowledged that there is “emerging evidence” of airborne spread of the novel coronavirus. This is a change from its previous assessment that the virus is primarily spread by contaminated droplets that fell to the ground. As parents, the latest development makes for a more worrying situation and it’s now even harder to protect our little ones.
FJB Group Chief Executive Officer Nash Benjamin said: “We believe that with AIRFREE® air purifiers, homes, offices, hotels and other enclosed spaces will see an impressive reduction in viruses and other allergens. The purifiers will add another layer of protection to mask wearing, social distancing and other precautions consumers are advised to take.”
AIRFREE® Products Electronics SA is based in Portugal and the company’s products are distributed in more than 60 countries globally.
Daniel Matias, Global Sales Officer said: “Most other air purifiers in the market capture airborne microorganisms using a HEPA filter, where they remain alive for some time. The AIRFREE®’s proprietary TSS
In Malaysia, AIRFREE® purifiers are available at selected retailers, online, or their Lazada Online Store. Price range starts from RM649 to RM1,990, subject to the model.
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