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As some aspects of our pre-pandemic life resume – including travel – hotels, inns and resorts across the country have been exploring the best way to reopen confidently, not only for their guests but also their staff. 

After closing at the end of March, the Green Granite Inn in North Conway, New Hampshire spent three months working on their reopening plan. Working within state and CDC guidelines and training staff on new protocols, the Inn reopened this summer. Their ultimate goal was to always remember that guests visiting the Inn seek a relaxing and comfortable experience during these most challenging days, and to make sure staff was comfortable returning to work.

Alongside providing hand sanitizer, installing plexiglass at check-in, and providing personal protective equipment for all staff, the Green Granite Inn has added Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifiers to guest rooms. The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier is effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus.(1) According to Jennifer, the general manager, their goal was to ensure that guests feel comfortable from the moment they arrive in the parking lot through the duration of their stay. 

A key benefit of the G200 Advanced Air Purifiers is allowing the Inn to clean not only the surfaces in the rooms, but also the air in the space. This allows Jennifer and her team to confidently welcome their guests into a clean environment, from the doorknobs and floor to the air they breathe. 

Hear more about the Green Granite Inn’s decision to add the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifiers and what they are doing to meet guest expectations in the video below.

(1) The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier meets the performance and labeling requirements provided in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s March 2020 Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, published March, 2020 (the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has not been cleared by the FDA). Specifically, the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has demonstrated up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency of ultrafine airborne particulate matter and is capable of filtering particles down to 10 nanometers in size. The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has also demonstrated up to 99.99999% virus filtration efficiency of ΦX174, a small bacteriophage virus with a maximum diameter of ~32 nanometers.

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided and it must only be supplied with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar covers. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate the G200 Advanced Air Purifier or play near the G200 Advanced Air Purifier. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in liquid and do not handle the G200 Advanced Air Purifier with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

When shopping for a new product, the first place people turn is often the internet. Shopping for an air purifier is no different. With a wealth of “top ten air purifiers” articles - for allergies, removing smoke or mold, or, most recently, being effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus (1) - there is endless information at your fingertips.

However, sorting through this information to find the right air purifier for your business, school, or office is more difficult, especially when it seems as if you need to learn a new language to understand the articles you’re reading. From CADR to micron, we wanted to break down some of the key terms you may come across when shopping for an air purifier.

Activated Carbon: Carbon air filters are typically used to remove smoke, strong odors, or harmful gases. Also known as a charcoal filter, activated carbon filters work by trapping gas molecules on a bed of charcoal. Carbon filters cannot remove fine particles in the air and are often used in conjunction with other filters that capture particles from the air.

CADR: Clean air delivery rate (CADR) is a common measurement in evaluating air purifiers and stems from the assumption that a good air purifier will need to move air quickly. A device’s CADR rating is given in CFM, which stands for cubic feet per minute. However, experts explain that CADR ratings only show the cleaning capacity, not the cleaning capability. A more coarse filter will naturally be able to push air faster than more precise filtration systems. If you want to determine cleaning capability, look at the specific filters and the particle size they filter down to.  

HEPA: High-efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA filters) are pleated mechanical filters. HEPA filtration standards call for the elimination of 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns, or 300 nanometers. A HEPA filter is the most common mechanical filter and was commercialized in the 1950s.

ISO Classifications: In some instances, you may see that an air purifier references ISO cleanroom standards. Specific cleanroom classifications and ISO class code descriptions provide protective guidelines and secure environments through controlled air filtration. There are eight different ISO ratings, and classifications are given based on the amount of particulate matter of a specific size per cubic meter within a given enclosure. The lower the ISO class, the more particle-free the environment is.

Micron: A micron is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter. It is often used to measure particle size. Another unit of measure used is a nanometer (nm), and 1 micron = 1000 nanometers. For reference, a strand of hair is about 75 microns across, whereas a mold spore is 3 microns, and the flu virus is only 0.127 microns (or 127 nm).

Off-gassing: What we often think of as a “new product smell” is actually off-gassing from paint, coatings, or gasses that were trapped somewhere in the manufacturing process. Off-gassing occurs when items release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or other chemicals into the air. This can come from new products in your building or office, cleaning products, or even furniture. Mechanical air purifiers can help remove these dangerous gasses from the air.

ULPA: ULPA stands for ultra-low particulate air (filter) and can remove at least 99.999% of any airborne particles of 100 nanometers in size. This is a more fine air filter classification than a HEPA filter, filtering particles three times smaller.

VOC: VOC, or volatile organic compounds, are emitted as gases into the air from certain solids or liquids. While we often think of outdoor air pollution, studies have found that levels of several organics average 2 to 5 times higher indoors than outdoors (EPA). They are released by many common household products, including cleaners and cosmetic products. 

As you familiarize yourself with these key terms, let us know what other terms we should include on our social media channels! Still not sure where to go from here? Check out our blog on “4 key questions to consider when buying an air purifier.”

(1) The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier meets the performance and labeling requirements provided in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s March 2020 Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, published March, 2020 (the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has not been cleared by the FDA). Specifically, the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has demonstrated up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency of ultrafine airborne particulate matter and is capable of filtering particles down to 10 nanometers in size. The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has also demonstrated up to 99.99999% virus filtration efficiency of ΦX174, a small bacteriophage virus with a maximum diameter of ~32 nanometers.

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided and it must only be supplied with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar covers. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate the G200 Advanced Air Purifier or play near the G200 Advanced Air Purifier. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in liquid and do not handle the G200 Advanced Air Purifier with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

Since March, businesses have all had to adapt. While some have chosen to remain completely virtual, others are trying to figure out when – and how – to reopen their offices without putting team members at increased risk. 

This is particularly true for small business owners, who may not have huge work spaces that can be adapted to fit the new needs of today’s working environment. For one small business owner, Nigel Smith, the decision to reopen the offices of Next Step Communications is a decision he does not take lightly. As part of his reopening strategy, Nigel has invested in a Celios G200. The Celios G200 Advanced Air purifier is effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (1)

According to Nigel, “I think deciding if the time is right isn’t just about state and federal guidelines. Go time for me is what is right for my entire team, and when I have confidence in creating an environment that is not only safe but also conducive to a productive environment. I don’t want my employees to be here and constantly be worrying about “Is it safe to be in the office” or “Should I be in the office” when they could be focusing on the task at hand.”

Because the team at Next Step Communications is small, they plan to develop some type of hybrid model as time passes. This includes maintaining over six feet of distance between desks and controlling as much of the environment as possible.

“Since March, I’ve come to appreciate the things I can control and the things I can’t control,” Nigel shared. “Our office is in a shared building, so I can’t control the shared spaces, bathrooms, the front door, or whether someone wears a mask in the hallways. Inside the bubble of our office, I can control social distancing, I can wipe down doorknobs and surfaces, and can control the air with the G200. The G200 along with proper air circulation plays an important role addressing the air quality, and is one part of our opening strategy.”

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(1) The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier meets the performance and labeling requirements provided in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s March 2020 Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, published March, 2020 (the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has not been cleared by the FDA). Specifically, the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has demonstrated up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency of ultrafine airborne particulate matter and is capable of filtering particles down to 10 nanometers in size. The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has also demonstrated up to 99.99999% virus filtration efficiency of ΦX174, a small bacteriophage virus with a maximum diameter of ~32 nanometers.

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided and it must only be supplied with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar covers. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate the G200 Advanced Air Purifier or play near the G200 Advanced Air Purifier. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in liquid and do not handle the G200 Advanced Air Purifier with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

Within the room air purifier market, there is seemingly endless technology available. The large majority of available small room air purifier products fit into one of two categories: mechanical purifiers or ionic air purifiers. While both of these air purification technologies are currently being introduced into restaurants, medical offices, hotel rooms, and school buildings, there are a few key differences that can help you pick the right air purifier for your situation. 

Mechanical air purifiers work by passing air through layers of filters that capture airborne particles. The most common mechanical filter, the HEPA filter, was initially commercialized in the 1950s.  Filters meeting HEPA standards capture 99.97% of particles down to 300 nanometers in size. Ionic air purifiers work differently, generating electrically charged ions that bond with particles to make them easier to capture.  While they can filter out airborne pollution, they can also outgas ozone and other compounds into the air. 

How is the G200 different?

As air purifiers become more popular, other types of filtration technology have entered the market, all with different cleaning methods and levels of filtration. When evaluating these room air purifiers, it’s important to consider what you’re trying to filter out of your air, and which filters are the most effective for those elements. 

Some of the most dangerous particles in the air are also the smallest. Particles that are 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller can pose significant health problems, as they can pass through the nose and throat and enter the lungs. These fine particles can irritate allergies and agitate asthma, often causing respiratory distress or damage. Ultrafine, or nanoparticulate, pollution, includes particles smaller than .1 micrometers. These particles are so small that they can pass through the lungs into the bloodstream.

Combining proven technology with innovative mechanical filtration unique to Celios, the G200 uses three filters and super-fast, turbulent air flow to clean the air in your room. The G200 air purifier captures up to 99.99999% of particles in the air down to 10nm, including particles well below the size of most viruses. 

The Three Filter System

The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier delivers cleanroom quality air, providing ultrafine purification of the air’s most dangerous compounds. This includes particles smaller than airborne viruses including influenza and rhinovirus. The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier is also effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus.(1) The small room air filter uses three filters to eliminate odors, gasses, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). 

• An oversized activated course Carbon Filter effectively eliminates odors, gasses, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• A Pre Filter captures larger particulate matter and creates turbulent airflow 
• The Core Filter contains specialized filtration material designed for medical and cleanroom applications, unavailable in other consumer products until now

In order to ensure the air coming out of the G200 is of cleanroom quality, the purifier maintains a sealed closed system. Unlike other air purifiers relying on chemical reactions to clean the air, Celios’ advanced mechanical air filtration does not generate foul odors or chemical outgassing. The three-filter design creates filtration that is up to 3,000 times more efficient than HEPA filtration standards and captures particles up to 30 times smaller, providing cleanroom-quality air in small room environments. 

(1) The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier meets the performance and labeling requirements provided in the U.S. FDA’s March 2020 Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, published March, 2020 (the Celios G200 has not been cleared by the FDA). Specifically, the Celios G200 has demonstrated up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency of ultrafine airborne particulate matter and is capable of filtering particles down to 10 nanometers in size. The Celios G200 has also demonstrated up to 99.99999% virus filtration efficiency of ΦX174, a small bacteriophage virus with a maximum diameter of ~32 nanometers.

The G200 is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect from the power supply before servicing. Appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for repair. Do not run cord under carpeting, throw rugs, furniture, or appliances. Arrange cord where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate or play near the G200. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 in liquid and do not handle the G200 with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

Air purifiers have a multitude of uses, from removing foul odors to cleaning allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and gasses from the air. In recent months, air purifiers have been found to be effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus (1) particles from the air – this capability depends on the type of filter. With so many air purifiers on the market, the process of researching various brands can be daunting. There are a few key things to consider when making your selection to help you find the right product. 

What size air purifier do you need? 

Are you looking for a large facility solution, or are you purchasing just for one room? Are you open to buying multiple air purifiers for different rooms in your office, hotel, or doctor’s office, or do you need something portable you can move from room to room? The size of the space you’re trying to clean will impact the devices you consider.

Additionally, you should consider if the actual size of the physical air purifier matters to you. If you have a lot of foot traffic, you may want something you can put up on a table or out of the way. Similarly, some purifiers’ physical design may make them more likely to tip over, which can be dangerous if placed in a busy public space. Some devices work well when placed in the corner of a room, while others will function better in a more central location. 

What are you trying to improve about the air?

There are several traditional types of filters within air purifiers that have pros and cons, depending on what you’re looking to improve about the air quality in your facility. Feel like you have a funny odor? Look for something that has a carbon filter. Worried about outgassing from your purifier? Stick with a mechanical purifier. 

The most common types of traditional purifiers include: 

• HEPA Filter: High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters effectively filter up to 99.97% of airborne particles down to 300 nanometers. These filters work well for dust, pollen, pet dander, and other airborne particle pollutants. Be cautious of HEPA-like alternatives if you are shopping for this type of filter. 

• ULPA Filter: More effective than HEPA filters, Ultra-Low Particulate Air (ULPA) filters are a type of mechanical filter that can capture up to 99.999% of particles down to 100 nanometers.
  
  
• Activated Carbon Filters: Activated carbon filtration can be effective at removing smoke, cooking odors, or harmful VOCs from the air in your space.
  
  
• Electrostatic and Ionizing Cleaners: This genre of air purifier emits negatively charged ions which attach to floating pollutants, causing them to fall to the ground, effectively removing them from the air.
  
  
• Ultraviolet Air Purification: As the name suggests, these filters use UV light to destroy some airborne viruses and bacteria. They are often combined with other filter types and may generate ozone as a byproduct. Prolonged exposure to ozone can be harmful, though some manufacturers claim they are ozone free. 

In addition to an oversized activated Carbon Filter and a Pre filter to capture larger particulates and gasses, the G200 also includes a patented Core Filter that is unique to Celios and is not available in any other air purifier. Using only mechanical filtration the Celios G200 three filter system allows the device to produce cleanroom quality air in small rooms – whether that be an office space, hotel room, dorm room, or even restaurant. It can capture up to 99.99999% of particles and can filter materials down to 10 nanometers. That’s up to 3,000 times more effective than HEPA standards (and can capture particles up to 30 times smaller). 

Do you have specific allergies or environmental factors affecting the air in your space?

If there are specific allergens or airborne particles you’re trying to eliminate, that could largely influence what products would be best. Similarly, if you live in an area where storms are common, or your region is prone to wildfires, that could also inform your shopping. 

If you're looking to remove allergens from the air, specific purifiers are designed to remove these pollutants from the air. For chemical sensitivities, you may want to consider a model that prioritizes chemical filtration and does not off-gas any chemicals as it cleans. As outlined above, some combination of a carbon filter and mechanical filter will offer the best protection against both particles and gases – without producing harmful substances as a byproduct. 

What features do you need? 

Beyond the science of the purification, there may be certain special features or extras that you or your patrons are looking for. We already mentioned that the mobility of the device might be an important factor if you’re looking to move one device around your facility. With its two Smart Lithium Ion batteries, the Celios G200 can run up to 24 hours unplugged, so you can take it wherever you go.

Other features to consider include if the device has a remote, if it is wifi-enabled, or – if you’d like to go full smart-mode – if it is compatible with Alexa. Many devices also offer adjustable fan speeds or night mode for a more incognito experience. 

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided and it must only be supplied with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar covers. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate the G200 Advanced Air Purifier or play near the G200 Advanced Air Purifier. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in liquid and do not handle the G200 Advanced Air Purifier with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

If you’ve read anything about the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier, you may have seen that the device produces cleanroom-quality air. But unless you work in a research lab or semiconductor lab, you may not know what this means or how that corresponds to the air in hotels, office buildings, or even your school. To clear up any confusion, we wanted to break down exactly what “cleanroom-quality” really means for the air you breathe.  

What is a cleanroom? 

Most often used in manufacturing facilities, scientific research, or medical situations, a cleanroom is a controlled environment with a low level of pollutants - where a single speck of dust can ruin production. Cleanrooms are used in situations when small particles can negatively affect the process or desired output. 

The type of cleanroom is identified by the number of particles per cubic meter at a specific particle size, with different numbers corresponding to different levels of particle allowance. Cleanrooms are rated using ISO classes numbered 1-9, with ISO Class 1 corresponding to the fewest number of particles in the air. 

When we say “cleanroom-quality air,” that means that the air produced is as clean and devoid of particles as the air in the ISO Class 1 level of cleanroom certification. 

How does the Celios G200 work? 

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier is able to purify the air of most particulate matter and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This includes larger particulates (> 300 nanometers) such as pollen, mold spores, dust mites, fly ash, and bacteria, as well as ultra-fine particulates (less than 100 nanometers) such as smog, soot, tobacco smoke, and even viruses that are below for HEPA filter standards. It is these ultra-fine particulates that are the most dangerous to the human respiratory system.

Celios’ proprietary air purification technology generates super-fast, turbulent airflow through a series of three unique filters within an airtight system to produce air cleaner than that found in ISO Class 1 cleanrooms. 

Unlike some air purifiers relying on PCO, PECO, UV, Ionization, Oxidation, or any other chemical reaction, this advanced mechanical air filtration does not generate foul odors or dangerous chemical outgassing.

How do you know it produces cleanroom-quality air? 

Airtight assembly prevents recirculation of dirty air. Celios’ filters can capture up to 99.99999% of particulate pollution and can filter particles down to 10 nanometers in size. This means it is up to 3000 times more efficient than HEPA filtration standards and captures particles up to 30 times smaller.

The G200 has been tested by three leading independent testing labs and is proven to purify the air of the same ultra-fine particulates that a cleanroom is designed to remove. To see the test results, follow this link for reports from Blue Heaven Technologies, Intertek, and Nelson Laboratories.

What does all that mean for the air you breathe? 

So what does this mean for hotels, office spaces, schools, or other public spaces you may start visiting in the next few months? Using the G200 offers the highest level of air purification available for small room use. 

When discussing air purifiers, one of the most common filtration methods is the use of a mechanical HEPA filter. Mechanical filtration is often preferred to active filtration methods such as photocatalytic filters and ionizers, this is because such active methods of filtration potentially pose a health risk because they can create harmful byproducts. While HEPA is often the first affordable mechanical method that comes to mind for portable air filters, there are now other options on the market that offer better filtration. 

Behind HEPA’s Popularity

A HEPA filter is any air filter that meets the HEPA standard as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy. It was first developed in the 1940s to keep potentially radioactive particles contained and has since evolved. By the 1960s, this technology had moved into the consumer market as filters for HVAC units, vacuum cleaners, and stand-alone air purifiers. Since then, little has been done to modernize or improve upon mechanical filtration devices. 

Similar to other mechanical filters, the sheets of fibers are folded into pleats to increase the surface area. Air flows through the filter, and particles get trapped when they hit these pleats. HEPA filters tend to work well for larger particles such as pet dander, pollen, and dust mites but are not as effective at capturing smaller harmful pollutants or airborne chemicals under 300 nanometers. Many viruses, volatile organic compounds, and bacteria also fall under this size threshold. 

Introducing New Options

As you can imagine, technology has evolved exponentially since the 1960s, yet the HEPA filter has remained one of the most popular filtration methods despite the fact that its standards for filtration have remained the same. It was once thought that this was the best you could do when it came to mechanical filtration methods, but new technology has allowed us to see this is not the case. 

In recent years, we have seen new chemical and ionic filtration methods become available, but we have also seen enhancements in mechanical filtration technology that allows for more efficiency at removing particles from the air. 

G200 vs. HEPA

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier was designed to create a more precise air purification system that relies solely on mechanical filtration methods. 

HEPA filtration standards say that the filter must capture 99.97% of any airborne particles with a size of 300 nanometers. In contrast, Celios’ patented technology provides up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency. It can capture ultrafine particles down to 10 nanometers (or .01 micron) in size. This makes it up to 3,000 times more efficient than HEPA standards and captures particles up to 30 times smaller.

Ultrafine particles, less than 100 nanometers (or 0.1 microns) in diameter, are the most harmful and typically the most abundant type of air pollution. Unfortunately, these ultrafine air particles are too small to be effectively captured by HEPA standard air purifiers and other filters on the market today. Leveraging its three filter system, the G200 captures ultrafine particles, allergens, pollen, mold spores, VOCs, bacteria, and viruses. It is effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (1)

And don’t take our word for it! Independent laboratories have verified the effectiveness of the G200. You can read more about their findings here. 

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(1) The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier meets the performance and labeling requirements provided in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s March 2020 Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, published March, 2020 (the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has not been cleared by the FDA). Specifically, the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has demonstrated up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency of ultrafine airborne particulate matter and is capable of filtering particles down to 10 nanometers in size. The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has also demonstrated up to 99.99999% virus filtration efficiency of ΦX174, a small bacteriophage virus with a maximum diameter of ~32 nanometers.

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided and it must only be supplied with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar covers. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate the G200 Advanced Air Purifier or play near the G200 Advanced Air Purifier. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in liquid and do not handle the G200 Advanced Air Purifier with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

Just before the New Year, lawmakers passed a second pandemic relief bill totaling $900 billion (the “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021”) that included funds for stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment benefits, and small business loans. This second package reopens the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), providing $284 billion in funding to small businesses that continue to struggle in the face of surging COVID-19 cases and the potential of renewed lockdowns.  

As the public continues to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, like wearing masks, physical distancing, and handwashing, the importance of air quality is also gaining attention. These measures are particularly important in small spaces, like restaurants and offices, where natural air circulation may be hampered. 

The new PPP relief package acknowledges the importance of cleaning the air indoors, which can be done by updating current HVAC systems and investing in portable air purifiers. Both the Act and its implementing interim final rule allow for small businesses to use PPP funds to invest in technologies that may help prevent to spread of COVID-19 and thus create environments that may be more conducive for employees and customers, which can include air purifiers like the G200, which is effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

We've taken a look at the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and its implementing interim final rule. As noted below in the excerpt from the interim final rule, the language allows business owners to use funds to purchase air purifiers to improve air quality. Specifically, the interim final rule provides the following:

• “The proceeds of a PPP loan are to be used for […] covered worker protection expenditures (A) operating or a capital expenditures to facilitate the adaptation of the business activities of an entity to comply with requirements established or guidance issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or any equivalent requirements established or guidance issued by a State or local government, during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending the date on which the national emergency with respect to the COVID–19 expires related to the maintenance of standards for sanitation, social distancing, or any other worker or customer safety requirement related to COVID–19.”
• Covered worker protection expenditures may include “the purchase, maintenance, or renovation of assets that create or expand […] an indoor, outdoor, or combined air or air pressure ventilation or filtration system[.]”

How You Can Fully Utilize the New Relief Package

Unlike the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the new relief package expands the slate of expenses eligible for forgiveness for new or existing PPP loans. The expansion includes personal protective equipment (PPE) and investments in safety standards and facility modifications, including updating a business’s HVAC system or investing in air purification systems. This move recognizes the importance of indoor air quality and the role it can play in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

For businesses that rely on employee and customer foot traffic to survive - restaurants, hotels, professional services firms, banks, distribution companies, among others - investing in air purification technologies and making facility modifications can be key to keeping the doors open, and providing a sense of confidence for patrons and employees alike. Those companies that have found success working virtually may be looking for ways to safely reopen offices, ensuring that everyone returning feels comfortable and confident that it's okay to be ‘in-person’ versus working from home. This new relief package may help motivate employers to think of ways they can help improve their overall work environment as they prepare for the return of their staff.

"If you already applied for forgiveness, and received it, you are not eligible for the additional worker protection expenditures outlined in the new stimulus package, even if you did not receive 100% forgiveness. If you receive a second PPP loan, you will be able to include the new expenditures, like a combined air, air pressure ventilation, or filtration system."                                         - Ami Kassar, Chief Executive Officer, MultiFunding LLC

Educational institutions also benefit from the new COVID-19 package, which includes $81.9 billion in education relief funds. The money will be allocated to public K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities that have been affected by the pandemic. Some school districts, such as North Andover Public Schools in Massachusetts, are investing in portable air purifiers to help capture the SARS-CoV-2 virus. 

What Can Be Done About Indoor Air Quality?  

For businesses to remain open, social distancing, mask-wearing, cleaning, and washing hands are necessary precautions to implement. In addition to these measures, air purifiers can help keep indoor environments clean and thus permit businesses to remain open and successful. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne and can be carried by aerosols, especially in indoor settings with poor ventilation. Because of this, experts are now advocating for proper ventilation indoors as a necessary measure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The FDA recently acknowledged the role that certain air purifier technologies can play in capturing the airborne virus. 

The Celios G200 is an air purifier that meets the performance requirements identified by the FDA as being effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (1) Although an air purifier such as the Celios G200 cannot protect users from COVID-19 it can, when used in conjunction with other precautions, help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

For many businesses, it’s important to conduct business safely in-person during these unprecedented times. Employees may not feel comfortable about returning to environments with high SARS-CoV-2 community transmission rates. Air purifiers can help to provide pure, clean air in offices and workspaces. The Celios G200 can be used in offices and small conference rooms, as well as in restaurants and hospitality settings, and it provides ultrafine purification of the air’s most dangerous particles while generating no odors or by-products. 

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(1) The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier meets the performance and labeling requirements provided in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s March 2020 Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, published March, 2020 (the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has not been cleared by the FDA). Specifically, the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has demonstrated up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency of ultrafine airborne particulate matter and is capable of filtering particles down to 10 nanometers in size. The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier has also demonstrated up to 99.99999% virus filtration efficiency of ΦX174, a small bacteriophage virus with a maximum diameter of ~32 nanometers.

The G200 Advanced Air Purifier is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided and it must only be supplied with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar covers. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate the G200 Advanced Air Purifier or play near the G200 Advanced Air Purifier. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in liquid and do not handle the G200 Advanced Air Purifier with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 Advanced Air Purifier in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has fundamentally altered life for most Americans, and many face daily decisions about what activities are acceptable for their family. Should I return to my office this week? Is my school environment safe this week for my children? Should I keep my dentist or doctor’s appointment? When will we travel again? In the initial stages of the outbreak, the CDC emphasized the viral transmission risk of direct contact from respiratory droplets that settle onto surfaces, so people wore gloves and wiped down their boxes from the grocery store.  Now, experts recognize the much greater role that airborne transmission has in spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (1)

With the focus on airborne transmission, especially tiny aerosols that can remain suspended in the air for many hours, questions have been raised about the use of air purifiers in the home, office, or schools to help capture the SARS-Cov-2 virus from the air. The FDA has acknowledged the role that certain air purifier technologies can play in capturing the airborne virus. This Celios G200 is an air purifier that meets the technology requirements identified by the FDA. 

Airborne Spread of COVID-19 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally recognized that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne and can be carried by aerosols, especially in indoor settings with poor ventilation. In addition to this recognition, evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may stay airborne longer than previously thought, with heightened risk in crowded indoor spaces. 

Because of this, experts are now advocating for proper ventilation indoors as a necessary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. After examining indoor outbreaks of the virus, researchers highlight the importance of introducing outdoor air inside, HVAC systems equipped with filters, and the supplemental use of portable air purification devices that can remove or capture viral particles, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus. 

Can air purifiers successfully capture the SARS-CoV-2 virus? The answer depends on the type of air purification technology used and its ability to capture the smallest airborne particles. Most viruses range in size from 20-400 nanometers, with the SARS-CoV-2 measuring roughly 100 nanometers. By itself, air cleaning or filtration is not enough to protect people from exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. When used along with other best practices recommended by CDC and others, filtration can be part of a plan to help reduce the potential for airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors.

Air Purifiers & the FDA

The FDA is committed to providing guidance to support response efforts to the current COVID-19 pandemic, including the use of air purification technologies. 

In March 2020, the FDA issued guidance, titled “Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency.”

Specifically, the guidance states the following in regards to air purifiers: “FDA believes the policy set forth in this guidance will help address these urgent public health concerns by helping to increase the availability of sterilizers, disinfectant devices, and air purifiers during this public health emergency. Increased access to these devices may...reduce the risk of viral exposure for patients and health care providers to SARS-CoV-2.” 

When it comes to air purifiers that claim the ability to capture the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the FDA requires that manufacturers demonstrate a 4 log reduction (through a combination of capture or destruction) of claimed particulates as well as proving effectiveness against a representative virus.

How Does The Celios G200 Fit In?

The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier is effective at capturing the SARS-CoV-2 virus in accordance with the guidance provided by the FDA. 

Specifically, the Celios G200 meets the performance and labeling requirements provided in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s March 2020 Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, published March 2020 (the FDA has not cleared the Celios G200). The Celios G200 has demonstrated up to 99.99999% filtration efficiency of ultrafine airborne particulate matter and is capable of filtering particles down to 10 nanometers in size. The Celios G200 has also demonstrated up to 99.99999% virus filtration efficiency of ΦX174, a small bacteriophage virus with a maximum diameter of ~32 nanometers, much smaller than the ~100 nanometer size of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

A Complementary Addition to Other Precautions

Filtering airborne viruses is just one part of a comprehensive set of precautions that businesses, schools, healthcare providers and others can deploy in these uncertain times. It’s important to follow the CDC’s guidance and all state, local, and organizational guidelines regarding social distancing, appropriate face mask usage and increased handwashing to reduce risk of exposure and help slow the overall transmission through our communities. 

Disclaimer

The G200 is not intended to prevent or protect from any form of illness or disease (or otherwise). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided and it must only be supplied with voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar covers. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not allow children to operate the G200 or play near the G200. Only plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse the G200 in liquid and do not handle the G200 with wet hands. Do not insert a finger or foreign object into the airflow openings. Do not use the G200 in toxic or explosive environments or where flammable or combustible gases are present.

(1) See Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices, and Air Purifiers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency.