Education

New research uncovers power of a single sneeze

Posted on: December 16, 2015 | By Mike Booth

Researchers at MIT’s Fluid Dynamics of Disease Transmission Laboratory slowed down more than 50 sneezes on video to reveal that the spray begins in sheets, bags and strings of fluid, eventually separating into droplets of various sizes. This process propels large droplets short distances, but allows microscopic droplets to travel long distances and potentially stay in the air for an extended period of time.

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AeraMax Professional highlights the need to improve IAQ in FMJ

Posted on: December 10, 2015 | By Mike Booth

While indoor air quality (IAQ) has become an industry buzzword, there’s still a general lack of awareness about the benefits better air quality can provide for occupants. That’s why we get excited when our own Global Director of Marketing, Jeff Dryfhout, has the chance to raise awareness of the need for clean air in FMJ […]

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Prevent flu in classrooms by cleaning the air

Posted on: November 11, 2015 | By Mike Booth

Making the air cleaner in classrooms provides numerous benefits, including reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, more suitable environments for students with allergies and asthma and, perhaps most importantly, limiting the spread of the influenza virus.

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Air fresheners: Friend or foe?

Posted on: October 21, 2015 | By Mike Booth

Air fresheners have become more than a billion-dollar market in the U.S., capturing the American spirit of convenience and making odor easier to tackle in our busy daily grind. Coming in various forms such as aerosol sprays, scented candles and outlet plug-ins, these products are often used as a catch-all solution to every unpleasant smell, both in homes and shared building spaces. They’re a fast, easy-to-use option that seem like an obvious choice for homeowners, janitorial services and facility managers – at first.

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Flu virus: How it spreads and how to prevent it

Posted on: October 14, 2015 | By Mike Booth

The flu virus wreaks havoc wherever it goes. What role does a cleaner facility play in stopping it from spreading? Our infographic shows how the flu virus spreads through the air in common areas. It also explains that if you clean the air, you can reduce the risk of catching the illness. Something to think […]

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