Indoor Air Quality Solutions

for Hospitality Industry

Indoor Air Quality in Hospitality Industry

How good indoor air quality helps ??
Image is utmost important in hospitality

industry. Premises certified to high standard of indoor air quality (IAQ) delivers a prestigious and environmental friendly image. Smelly premises will turn away customers, while preparedness for epidemic will bring in more guests. Effective solution to eliminate cigarette smoke may bring about more non-smoking guests. Tackling IAQ problems systematically and effectively will save costs and energy. Some IAQ equipment help to lengthen shelf life of perishables and maintain cleanliness of ice-making machine with significant cost saving.

Indoor Air Quality in Hospitality Industry

Major Contaminants in Air Living micro-organisms
Bacteria and Virus Mould Causing diseases, infections, odour, slime Volatile

Organic Compund

(VOCs)
Causing eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches Particles risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, allergies, asthma

Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Unpleasant Odour
They are the easiest to detect. Possibly originated from
o o o o o o o

Lack of fresh air circulation in areas such as corridors and staircases in basements Cigarette smoking Nursing room (baby feeding room) Sanitary facilities in common areas Organic decay in food preparation area, kitchen, garbage room Growth of mould and bacteria Formaldehyde and volatile organic compound (VOC) due to maintenance work Building facilities such as sewage, drainage, etc.

Odour problems are often related to one or

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more other contributors of poor IAQ The undetected are even more deadly.

Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Fresh Air Intake and Air Circulation
Micro-organism, bacteria will

accumulate, grow and multiply easily where air circulation is poor or has been switched off for a long time. Contamination at the sources of fresh air intakes from outdoor. Poor maintenance of the installed sterilizers, if any Air filters of the air conditioning system and air purifiers not properly cleaned. Insufficient fresh air in the premises.

Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Cigarette Smoke / Nicotine
Guests may ignore notice and

smoke in non-smoking rooms. Non-smoking guests are often very sensitive to the residue smell of nicotine and will complain. Where smoking is allowed in inhouse facilities, there may be an issue of second-hand smoke for non-smoking guests. There were cases where cigarette smokes were drawn into the main lobbies from the smoking area through aircirculation and lifts.
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Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Growth of Moulds
In area where the fabrics and carpet

flooring used are hygroscopic, water moisture will be trapped when the relative humidity is high and facilitate the growth of moulds. The same happens inside the air circulation and air-conditioning facilities if excessive dusts are accumulated in the ducts or in the filters. Growth of moulds generates unpleasant smell Some operators may switch on the air-conditioning 24 hours a day to dilute the smell. This is very costly and not environmental friendly.
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Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Spread of Bacteria and Virus
Guests and visitors may

inadvertently bring bacteria and virus into the premises, particularly at time of epidemic, such as SARS, common flu, avian flu or the hand, foot and mouth diseases. Bacteria and virus will be spread by circulation of contaminated air or by human contact of the contaminated surfaces such as wall, desk top and furniture. In extreme cases, this may cause water contamination and food poisoning.
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Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Organic Decay causing smell
Fruits and vegetables are

perishable and go bad easily.

If kitchen and food preparation

rooms are not cleaned properly, the remains of foods will decay and give out unpleasant smell.
Organic decay also appears in

garbage. This accounts for the unpleasant odour in the garbage collection, handling and storage facilities.

Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Odour at Sanitary Facilities
Smell is always a problem in

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toilets where the public has access The smell is generally due to the growth of bacteria in the toilets, apart from urine and urea. Air fresheners can only mask the smell but cannot get rid of the bacteria, and may be harmful to asthma patients. Air fresheners are not effective when the visiting frequency is high. Air fresheners are not environmental friendly. They have been banned in Europe and may be in the Asian countries soon.

Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Aged Building Facilities
Aged drain pipes, sewage

pipes, and man-holes are often where the unpleasant smell is the strongest.
Very often, unpleasant smell is

released from aged building facilities due to insufficient or inadequate maintenance

It can penetrate into other

parts of the building through the air circulation and fresh air intake facilities.

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Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Volatile Organic Compound
Formaldehyde and VOC are

commonly used in the construction industry.

Traces of formaldehyde or VOC

are often left over in newly renovated premises.

VOC is also released over time

from building fabrics, decors or carpet flooring.

VOC in air may cause allergy to

human beings.

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Common IAQ Problems in Hospitality Industry

Respireable Suspended Particulates
Respireable suspended particulates

(RSP) vary in size. Some can be as small as a fraction of a micron.

Large RSP can be arrested by the

filters of the air-conditioning system and the fresh air intake system
But the most dangerous are the

minutes-size RSPs which can penetrate through the filters of airconditioning system and the nasal system of human being.

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Available Air Purifier Solutions in the Market

Existing Technologies
Media / HEPA filter Carbon filter Electret filter Electrostatic filter Air washing Incineration UV Germicidal light Ozone Ionization Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) Plasma / PhotoPlasma

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Available Air Purifier Solutions in the Market

The conventional ones are filters;

HEPA filter being a more recent development on filters.

The more recent technologies are:
o o o o o

Germicidal light (UV light) Ozone Negative ion Photo-catalytic Oxidation (PCO) PhotoPlasma

PhotoPlasma is the latest

technology;
two types of Plasma Cold

Plasma or PhotoPlasma from 12V DC and Hot Plasma from high voltage corona discharge
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Available Air Purifier Solutions in the Market

0 = no effect, 1 = little effect, 2 = some effect, 3 = medium effect, 4 = strong effect, 5 = most effective
Air Cleaning BioZone
HEPA Filters 3 Electronic Filters 2 Carbon Filters 1 Negative Ionizers 1 Germicidal UV Light 4 Ozone Generators 4

Airborne Bacteria

Surface Bacteria

Airborne Viruses

Surface Viruses Airborne Particulates < 0.3 micron Gasses Odors Destroys Contaminants Coverage Area Safety and Reliability

5 5 5 5 5

0 0 0 2 3

0 0 0 2 3

0 3 0 2 3

0 0 0 2 3

2 0 3 2 3

4 4 4 5 3

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Effective IAQ Solutions BioZone Air Purifiers

BioZone is a US technology with factory in Finland. It integrates latest technologies on air purification: o Photoplasma o Negative ions o Photo catalytic oxidation (PCO) o Ultraviolet light o Ozone

PhotoPlasma effectively o reduces both airborne and surface bacteria / virus o oxidizes most chemical contaminants o destroys and prevents molds and fungi o agglomerates and removes particles from air o neutralizes odors
BioZone Scientific System is capable of killing H5N1 the avian flu virus to 99.9998% in just 0.44 second.
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BioZone air purifiers are validated as an

Why is BioZone superior than others?

BioZone is one of the few air purifiers

manufacturers having a full range of products from domestic unit to engineering solutions.
Performance of BioZone Air Purifiers are

validated by third parties. Certificates and study reports are available from different countries like US, France, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Finland, Ireland, Australia, Korea, Singapore.
Ability to kill most bacteria and virus such as

H5N1 avian flu, EV71, common flu, hand, foot & mouth diseases
BioZone is effective for both airborne and surface

contaminants. BioZones PhotoPlasma actively reaches out to all corners of room to neutralize contaminants, and do NOT require contaminated air to be drawn through the reaction chamber.

Use no filter; almost maintenance free

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The only PhotoPlasma System operated on 12V

DC, less than HK$10 monthly electricity

Effective IAQ Solutions BioZone Air Purifiers

Full Series of BioZone Air Purifiers

Induct Series AirCare Series PowerZone Series IceZone Series PE / PR Series Vehicle / Travel series

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BioZone Applications in Hospitality Industry

Applications Nature of Possible Problems, if any BioZone Series Effect Benefits
Room Servicing and Cleaning Smells and cigarette smoke PowerZone (to be used from room to room) Eliminate cigarette smoke and other unpleasant smell in guest rooms No more guest complaints on cigratte smoke and unpleasant smells.

Common Areas where smoking is permitted

Smells and cigarette smoke

Induct series / AirCare series

Reduce and contain cigarette smoke in designated areas

Prestigous image; will not turn away non-smoking guests

Fresh Air Intake Points

Mould, bacteria and virus

Induct Series

Eliminate airborne impurties and odour from external sources Eliminate airborne impurties in recirculation air and surface impurities in rooms; to clean up the FCUs Eliminate impurities, virus, bacteria possibly brought in by guests and visitors

Fresh and cleanier air; prestigious image when premises can be certified to good air qualities. Maintain central aircon in clean condition; prestigious image when premises can be certified to good air qualities. Prestigious image when premises can be certified to good air qualities.

Selected points at Central Airconditioning System

Mould, bacteria and virus

Induct Series

Lobbies

Mould, bacteria and virus

Induct Series

Club House; Function Room

Smells due to mould, bacteria and virus

Induct series

Eliminate moulds in fabrics and Fresh and cleanier air; cost saving carpet flooring, and in the central airin operation and maintenance conditioning system Eliminate smell of sweats and others that are common in these rooms

Gynamistic Room / Yoga Room / Changing Room

Smells

AirCare Series / Induct Series

Fresh and cleanier air; prestige image; good customer care

Games room; children play area

Bacteria and virus; both air-borne and surface

AirCare Series / Induct Series

Eliminate surface bacteria and virus, eliminate smells

Prestige image; keeping children's area bacteria and virus free.

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BioZone Applications in Hospitality Industry

Applications Nature of Possible Problems, if any BioZone Series Effect Benefits
Nursing Room / Baby Feeding Room Smells AirCare Series / Induct Series Eliminate airborne impurties and odour in the room Prestige image; good customer care

Toilets in Common Areas

Smells, bacteria and virus

Induct Series / AirCare Series

Kill bacteria and virus in toilets; to eliminate unpleasant smells in toilets Lengthen shelf life of perishables; kill bacteria and virus and unpleasant smells in food preparation areas Kill bacteria and virus and eliminate unpleasant smells in refuse handling facilities Deliver bacteria and virus free ice cube supplies; maintain ice maker in good and hygienic condition Eliminate impurities, virus, bacteria possibly brought in by guests and visitors Eliminate impurities, virus, bacteria possibly brought in by guests and visitors

Cleanier toilet environment; effective and superior replacement of air fresheners; cost saving Maintain freshness of perishables; cost saving; bacteria and virus free environment in food preparation areas. This is required by law in new building; deliver good image when refuse room is also smell free. Cost-saving; better quality; reduce maintenance effort on ice maker; reduce chance of food poisoning

Kitchen; Food Preparation Room

Smells, bacteria and virus

AirCare Series

Refuse Collection Facilities

Smells, bacteria and virus

Induct Series / AirCare Series / PowerZone

Ice makers in guest floors or restaurants

Bacteria and virus

IceZone

Lift Cars

Bacteria and virus

Lift series

Prestigious image when premises can be certified to good air qualities.

Limousine and Shuttles

Smells, bacteria and virus

Vehicle / Travel Series

Fresh and cleanier air; prestige image; good customer care

Newly renovated areas / Renovation in progress

VOC

PowerZone / AirCare Series / Induct Series

Eliminate VOC; keep VOC away from normal operation

Reduce complaints due to VOC which can cause skin irritation and allergy;

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Recent Successful Applications of BioZone in HK

Smell of urine and urea in toilets
Super Cargo terminal one, HK Polytechnic University, ...) (Clients: Hang Lung, SHK, ...) (Clients: SHK, Hang Lung, Hopewell, Airport

Smell due to refuses in garbage collection rooms

Smell due to remains of food in kitchen

cruise, ..)

(Clients: restaurant of harbour

Smell Smell Smell Smell Smell Smell

due to VOC (Clients: Hopewell, HK Airport, AWE, Lagardere Services, ...) due to mould (Clients: Wellborn , Hang Lung...) in nursing room (Clients: SHK ) due to cigarette smoke (Clients: Wellborn ...) due to wet market stores (Clients: SHK, The Link ...) suspected to be originated from sewage or drainage pipes (Clients: Estate Office of Baptist Hospital, a hotel in Tsuen Wan, ...) Smell from unidentified source (Clients: Standard Chartered Bank, ...) Smell from Pets (Clients: Pet shops at HITEC, ...) Control of Virus and Bacteria (Clients: St Paul Hospital Lasik Centre ; SHK,
Lagardere Office..) 22

Hotel Housekeeping

(Clients: Inter-continental; HK Hotel, Marco Polo, Prince Hotel, )