GELAIR The Solution

Gelair has been tested against 5 mould species which occur most commonly in air conditioning systems and which have been linked with Sick Building Syndrome.

A purpose built tunnel was constructed for this testing. Air samples were taken prior to inoculation of the sir stream and post insertion of Gelair.

Results are set out below:

Testing has also been completed against Staph, aureus and e.Coli bacteria.

Bacteria	Log Drop (after 15 mins)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	4 log drop
Legionella pneumophila	3 log drop
Bscillus cereus	3 log drop
Clostridium perfringens	3 log drop
Candida albicans (yeast)	4 log drop
Escheria coil	3 log drop
Staphylococcus aureus	4 log drop

Gelair’s effect within a system is cumulative. It acts to inhabit and control microbial contamination at source in the air conditioning system, the effects of which can then be seen in the air conditioned space- no money odour; cleaner furnishings and finishes; reduce incidence of sick building syndrome amongst occupants.

THE SIMPLEST MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO INHIBIT MOULD

Today, many of us spend our daily lives living and working within enclose, air-conditioned environments, which directly affect our health and wellbeing. The cleanliness of the air conditioning systems in those buildings plays a crucial role in our lives. Air cleanliness is adversely affected by high dust loadings, poor ventilation and biological containments.
Minimum acceptable standards for good indoor air quality are not defined in legislation. Air-conditioning filters will trap most large particle material – skin and hair particles, smoke residue, dust etc. Without regular cleaning, filters become overloaded and ducts become breeding grounds for microbial contamination.

Gelair can resolve the problem.

Gelair has been tested in several different ways.

1. By pre and post Insertion surface swabbing of duct sufaces
2. By pre and post insertion air sampling.

Results are set out below:

Each insertion point demonstrated bio-contamination of greater tha 1,200 colony-forming units per square centimetre. Specie were not identified by analysis, though observation indication a penicillin species of mould as the dominant infecting organism, as well as aspergillus niger.

Within seven days of insertion, bio-contamination had reduced three-fold and was maintained fot he rest of the Gelair.

An independent laboratory was engaged to take surface swabs of selected duct surfaces prior to insertion of Gelair. These swabs were then tested by another independent laboratory. After the initial swabs were taken Gelair was inserted at three different positions within the system as a trial. Further surface swabs were taken at each site within 24hours, 48hours and then at seven days. All samples were collected by an independent laboratory and results were analysed by a second independent laboratory.

BACTERIA & YEAST IN YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM