Now, more than ever before, humans understand the vitality of clean air. From harmful wildfire smoke, to airborne diseases we can’t see—there are a number of hazards in the air many of us never before considered. To help combat the issue of unclean air, many businesses and homeowners are installing air filtration systems to combat smoke, dust, and disease, without much effort on their end. These set ups can range from taping a store-bought air conditioning filter to a floor fan, to installing a robust bipolar ionization system in conjunction with your HVAC system. These systems are one of the best options for fighting invisible and visible air pollutants, and keeping your air safer to breathe for anyone visiting. Here is a more in-depth look at how they work.
Bipolar Ionization Systems
Bipolar Ionization works to split water vapor molecules into positively (H+) and negatively (O2-) charged ions. In the event that a bipolar ionization system comes in contact with infectious water vapor (i.e. the water droplets from a sneeze), it is able to pull the hydrogen ions away from the virus’s protein coat structure. Since the protein structure of a virus connects with the protein structures on the surface of our cells, altering or removing this protein coating helps take away the virus’s ability to infect people and make them sick. Early studies suggest that this technology can be effective for common diseases such as colds, the flu, and even SARS-COV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19.
Installing a bipolar ionization system is a long-term investment in air quality for years to come. As we continue to evolve and adapt to our ever-changing world, having an effective air filter system will be a luxury you and your customers will always appreciate.
