"Virus Away" Air Sterilizers Catch Attention for Killing Bacteria

September Forecasted for Heavy Rain, Optimal for Harmful Bacteria Growth in Air
Products That Sterilize 99.9% of Various Viruses and Harmful Bacteria Gain Popularity

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The Korea Meteorological Administration has forecasted heavy rainfall in mid-September due to the influence of a low-pressure system passing through the south. Accordingly, hot and humid weather is expected to continue into September.

According to industry sources on the 5th, as the muggy weather persists, the risk of bacterial infectious diseases is increasing, drawing attention to the prevention of airborne diseases alongside the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Hot and humid weather like that in September creates an optimal environment for the proliferation of various harmful bacteria such as mold fungi and food poisoning bacteria.

The mold fungi, which have the highest reproductive capacity, thrive best in temperatures between 2 and 30 degrees Celsius and humidity above 60%. At this time, spores dispersed in the air easily penetrate the human body and cause various diseases that threaten health. When spores attach to the respiratory tract, they cause respiratory diseases, allergies, and asthma, and when they attach to the skin, they induce various skin diseases such as athlete's foot, tinea cruris, and tinea versicolor, as well as bacterial infections in wound areas.

Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, representative causes of food poisoning, also easily proliferate in hot and humid seasons, requiring special caution. Food poisoning is generally known to be transmitted through contaminated food, but there is a transmission route where proliferated bacteria float in the air, settle on surfaces of surrounding objects or skin, and then enter the digestive tract, so caution is necessary.

The risk of infection caused by bacteria distributed in the air can be significantly reduced by following preventive measures in daily life. First, keep the house clean by cleaning frequently. Removing dust, which serves as food for mold fungi, blocks their growth, and wiping surfaces such as furniture and kitchen counters thoroughly helps eliminate potential food poisoning bacteria.

Also, maintain indoor humidity at a low level. It is recommended to open windows for at least 30 minutes twice a day to ventilate and remove moisture naturally. If ventilation is difficult, operating a dehumidifier or removing moisture through heating or cooling at least once every 3-4 days is important to prevent bacterial proliferation in advance.

Finally, using an air sterilizer to manage indoor air quality also helps prevent infections. Recently spotlighted, the plasma air sterilizer from Coviplatech sterilizes ultrafine dust and mold fungi in the air. Its function to sterilize 99.9% of various infectious bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli has been verified by the Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL).

Air sterilizers released exclusively for elevators or restrooms also attract attention. Envynode's Noravirus air sterilizer sterilizes 99.9% of viruses and bacteria and also removes indoor dust. Additionally, it generates 6 million negative ion oxygen molecules to provide instantly fresh air and removes harmful gas odors.

As the importance of indoor air management is increasing in preparation for airborne transmission of various infectious diseases including COVID-19, these air sterilizers are being recognized as key alternatives.

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