Coronavirus

Effects of Air Temperature and Relative Humidity on Coronavirus Survival on Surfaces.

The greatest level of virus inactivation took place at 50%RH. The lowest level of virus inactivation took place at 20%RH. Inactivation was more rapid at 20°C […]

How does Temperature Affect the Spread of Viruses?

Ambient temperature can have a strong  influence on the activity and spread of  viruses. For example, other viruses that cause  respiratory infections often occur in the  […]

Indoor Air Quality

Building a new home or building is an exciting time for you and your family. From picking the right neighborhood to finalizing the blueprints, the process […]

Mitigating COVID-19 and Other Airborne Pathogens in Stores, Offices, and All Indoor Gathering Areas

Building owners, and mangers across the country are looking for ways to improve their HVAC systems and internal air quality in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  […]

Ozone is TOXIC

Ozone has been recognized as a toxic gas by the US Environmental Protection Agency (and others) and is produced by nature in the outdoor air…so let’s […]

Sanitizing vs disinfecting vs sterilizing

As with terms like cement and concrete—“sanitize,” “disinfect,” and “sterilize” are often used interchangeably despite describing three different types of antimicrobials. According to the EPA, antimicrobials […]