According to Kevin Albers, ISO-Aire co-developer and manager of sales and marketing, HEPA filtration serves as the first line of defense in protecting occupants of buildings, classrooms, fitness studios, day care centers and offices from harmful airborne particles . “HEPAs rank high because almost all airborne particles cannot pass through. It is the most important component to look for when researching reliable HEPA indoor air filters. When comparing portable HEPA filtration systems, focus on the rating, the amount of filter media, and the lifespan.”

Tried, true and trusted. HEPA - or High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters - have been a reliable, effective and efficient air purification solution for decades. These premium filters offer maximum filtration, up to 99.99% of airborne particulates at 0.3 microns, and can protect occupants in school classrooms, waiting room, coffee shop, fitness center, or any indoor area. These dense, multi-layered components that successfully trap microscopic aerosols and contaminants have earned a top spot when it comes to creating and maintaining clean, safe indoor spaces.

In fact, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ASHRAE recommend in-space HEPA units to protect school communities and day care centers with sanitized air. For example, in schools the CDC’s ventilation guidance recommends portable air cleaners engineered with HEPAs to safeguard school communities in classrooms and inside high-traffic zones such as the library, auditorium space, performance halls and the cafeteria.

Inside the HEPA filter, you’ll find layers of fiberglass or synthetic matted fiber that traps tiny particles. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states a HEPA can remove at least 99.97% of airborne viruses and emerging variants as well as bacteria, mold, dust, pollen, and other airborne contaminants.

ISO-Aire – an in-space, commercial-grade HEPA air purifier – delivers proven COVID-19 mitigation strategies recommended by both CDC and ASHRAE to “scrub” indoor air and help combat spread of the virus and emerging variants. With up to three levels of medical-grade components – a 12-inch deep HEPA, ozone-free bipolar ionization and/or UVC – ISO-Aire™ helps capture and destroy 99.99% of microscopic airborne germs as well as indoor air pollutants.

“A medical-grade HEPA is the workhorse of our portable ISO-Aire units. These proven filters captures 99.99% of indoor pollutants and harmful airborne particles. HEPA clean air technology can be found protecting patients in hospital surgical rooms or clean rooms. HEPAs are effective, reliable, and require minimal maintenance with up to a 5-6 year lifespan. Our units also include a prefilter to extend the HEPA’s longevity. Over the long term, this saves on HEPA filter replacement and maintenance costs.”

Kevin Albers, developer of ISO-Aire