The importance of monitoring smaller (sub-micron) particles for air quality

Imagine walking through a room filled with millions of tiny, nearly invisible specks floating in the air. Your eyes might not see them, and the total weight of these particles might seem insignificant, like dust barely registering on a scale. But these tiny invaders are not harmless—they are stealthy agents of pollution, small enough to ... Read more

Do we need to shift the focus away from CADR for schools?

Earlier this year, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced bold plans to protect the health of young Londoners by installing air filters in 200 of London's most polluted schools. It is easy to look at what other schools have purchased but be mindful that some could be paying more for less!  Why a focus ... Read more

How installing air cleaners in classrooms can boost exam results

In 2015, Aliso Canyon experienced the worst single natural gas leak in US history. The environmental impact was equivalent to the annual emissions of 572,000 passenger cars, creating an air quality emergency. This event raised significant concerns among parents and school administrators about the potential effects on children attending nearby schools. To address these concerns, ... Read more

Case study – delivering 1,100 air cleaners to schools and nurseries

Our US team, Smarter HEPA, installed almost 1,100 air cleaners in Los Angeles as part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) funding for clean air in schools. Schools were identified based on elevated levels of air pollution and economic conditions with much of the eligible schools exposed to heavy vehicular traffic. School/nursery ... Read more

Clinell Rediair 300s Review - is it really 10x more powerful than HEPA 13?

Getting on the NHS Supply Chain is a time-consuming process and not for the faint-hearted. Most air purifiers listed on this site are from companies already supplying medical equipment that have added air purifiers to their portfolio. When we exhibited at the IPC 24 in Birmingham, we were one of three companies exhibiting air purifiers. ... Read more

Stylish clean air for hotels and guest-houses

The importance of indoor air quality cannot be overstated. For an industry like hospitality, where guest comfort and satisfaction is a key performance indicator, it’s time to address good indoor air quality.  The importance of indoor air quality  We recently conducted a short survey among our social media followers and the results highlighted the growing ... Read more

Prioritising clean air is the key to inclusion

The word “inclusion” is used a lot but in a school or public setting, it is essential that we understand fully what being inclusive truly means. Ensuring good air quality indoors in educational settings is not just a passing trend or a luxury; it is a crucial aspect of creating inclusive and safe environments for ... Read more

Selecting HEPA air cleaners for healthcare spaces

In this blog, we are going to look at the NHS guidelines for HEPA filter devices in healthcare spaces. Our launch disrupted the air cleaner industry in the domestic space... Smart Air is a social enterprise and B-Corp set up during the time of the Beijing airpocalypse where air pollution levels were so bad, people ... Read more

The evidence shows that air purifiers help with infection prevention and control and improves our health

Since HEPA filters were developed in the early 1940s for the Manhattan Project to contain the spread of airborne radioactive contaminants, there have been numerous studies to show how it successfully traps all particles including nano-particles like the virus. However since the spread of COVID-19, there has been reluctance to use the word 'airborne' so ... Read more

Why Gyms and Fitness Centres should focus on clean air

In the pursuit of fitness, many gym-goers prioritise exercise equipments, nutrition plans, and training routines while leaving out one crucial aspect. The quality of the air you breathe during workouts There’s a simple solution to this – installing air purifiers to your gym environment can make an impactful difference, not only in terms of comfort ... Read more

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