Gym Air Purifiers

Unpleasant Odours

Unpleasant odours in many forms are almost inevitable in spa & fitness centres. Personal hygiene matters and powerful cleaning agents used throughout the premises can together lead to an unpleasant experience and an overall impression that hygiene standards are compromised.

Ammonia is perhaps the single most prominent odour and one which carries many connotations. It has a strong, pungent odour that is easily recognisable in cleaning products, urine, and human sweat. Prolonged exposure to gaseous ammonia can result in lung damage.

Airborne Infection (Micro-Organisms)

The most visible evidence of micro-organisms in spas & fitness centres is mould growth where warm air and humidity combined. Invisible micro-organisms are those that cause infectious diseases, spread readily to other users and cause outbreaks. The viruses that are responsible for colds and influenza are found in saliva and sputum. Coughing or sneezing near another person may pass on these viruses in the droplets or aerosols produced which may remain airborne for many hours.

Disinfectants (VOCs)

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects

Spas, gymnasiums and sports clubs utilise many chemical disinfectants and general cleaning agents. These agents give off gaseous odours (VOCs). While eliminating viruses, germs and fungal spores, they often contain toxic agents such as aldehydes (formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde) or phenol. Continuous low-dose exposure to aldehyde may lead to chronic toxic effects. Symptoms can vary (nausea, impairment of the memory, motivation, dexterity or reactivity). Less toxic compounds such as isopropanol, ethanol and n-propanol can cause irritation of the respiratory tract and the mucous membranes. Disinfectant odours are the only indication that unhealthy pollutants are present.

Manufactured in Switzerland the IQAir CleanZone and GCX Series have been specially developed to deal with the type of airborne contaminants found in sports and health clubs. IQAir has been the market leader for performance-driven air filtration units for over 40 years. Every IQAir Air Cleaner is individually tested, guaranteed and certified to have a filtration efficiency of 99% on all particles larger than 0.3 microns.

• Removes pungent odours
• Removes virtually all airborne bacteria and viruses
• HEPA filtration for removal of particulates
• Ultra quiet operation on low settings
• Highly Portable. Equipped with castors or can be wall or ceiling mounted
• Customisable to control almost any gaseous and odorous pollutants
• Filters last from 18 months to 3 years
• Reliable, low maintenance
• Plug-in-and-go, user-friendly operation
• Systems available for retrofitting into existing HVAC systems