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<\/a><\/p>\nVisit our interactive book about healthy buildings<\/a>.<\/p>\n The ability to combat harmful particles and contaminants, starts with the spaces we occupy every day. The health of our buildings can play a significant part in how we are achieving personal health or falling short. From the spaces we interact in to the air we breathe, being proactive and intelligent with our Healthy Building Solutions is key to a healthier life for us all.<\/p>\n Viruses that are airborne can be safeguarded against with high doses of UVC in the Air stream. For the most effective microbial control, Steril-Aire UVC germicidal emitters are installed on the supply side of the system, downstream from the cooling coil and above the drain pan. This location provides more effective biofilm and microbial control than in-duct UVC light installations.<\/p>\n BENEFITS OF UVC LIGHT:<\/strong><\/p>\n Negative pressure equipment creates a vacuum that pulls air through a HEPA filter to remove microbes, dust, and mold. It is possible to modify patient rooms to be equipped with negative pressure units.<\/span> This<\/span>\u00a0 equipment <\/span>can be used <\/span>to combat particles and sub-micron contaminants<\/span>, <\/span>keep<\/span>ing<\/span> patients and staff safe.<\/span><\/p>\n In the example shown, the room is negative minus 3.6 with the unit running at 25 percent of capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n Our team installed the unit to create air flow to go from the back of the dentist or hygienist across\u00a0the patient\u2019s lap and to the unit.*<\/p>\n *The image depicts a flex connection which was changed out to hard pipe later as they need to wipe\u00a0down the unit on a regular basis.<\/p>\n A clean HVAC evaporator coil can boost your entire system\u2019s effectiveness. <\/span>Coil cleaning removes any dirt and debris that may build up between the coils along with removing any <\/span>bacteria <\/span>or <\/span>microbes <\/span>that may be floating in the air stream.<\/span><\/p>\n FAST FACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Common standards require that a HEPA air filter must remove\u2014from the air that passes through it\u2014at least 99.95% (European Standard) or 99.97% of particles whose diameter is equal to 0.3 micros (\u03bcm), with the filtration efficiency increasing for particle diameters both less than and greater than 0.3 \u03bcm.<\/p>\n HEPA filters are used in applications that require contamination control, such as the manufacturing of disk drives, medical devices, semiconductors, nuclear, food and pharmaceutical products, as well as in healthcare facilities<\/a>, homes and vehicles.<\/p>\n BENEFITS OF HEPA FILTRATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n A hands-free bathroom provides a healthier environment by removing several common touch points.\u00a0Without knobs and levers, it\u2019s harder to pass germs in the bathroom. With less chances to transfer\u00a0illness, a business can benefit from a reduction in employee absenteeism.<\/p>\n INCREASED EFFICIENCY<\/strong><\/p>\n Auto flush toilets, hands-free faucets and other smart alternatives also increase the water efficiency of a bathroom. They reduce waste, because they are programmed to provide the right amount of water at the appropriate time.<\/p>\n For example, when you start a hands free faucet, it delivers water for a short time rather than\u00a0remaining on for as long as the visitor chooses.\u00a0As a result, faucets and toilets save resources. These more efficient types of fixtures can help building\u00a0owners cut costs on water bills over time.<\/p>\n If a building experiences <\/span>long periods of little to no water usage due to reduced usage levels or being <\/span>shut down<\/span> entirely, they may have stagnant or standing water in their plumbing systems. This<\/span> increases the risk for growth and spread of Legionella and other <\/span>biofilm-associated <\/span>bacteria. It\u2019s important to ensure that your facility\u2019s <\/span>plumbing <\/span>system is safe to use after a prolonged shutdown to minimize the risk of <\/span>Legionnaires <\/span>disease and other diseases associated with water.<\/span><\/p>\n THE SOLUTION: WATER SYSTEM FLUSHES<\/strong><\/p>\n Completing a water system flush is the best way to make sure the water in your facility\u2019s plumbing\u00a0system is safe to use. The steps for conducting a water system flush are as follows:<\/p>\n Our service professionals can conduct the water system flush for your facility and can do an inspection to make sure your system is up and running properly and efficiently after periods of shutdown or reduced usage.<\/p>\n Ion monitoring<\/span>, with <\/span>duct mount and wall mount solutions<\/span>, <\/span>continuously <\/span>monitors <\/span>ion density in an occupied space to assure customers the investment in their Bi-Polar Ionization system is yielding proper results. Ion monitoring is a great supplement and must have for customers who deploy these continuous disinfectant solutions<\/span>, as they\u2019re more reliable than<\/span> handheld <\/span>meter readings<\/span>. By applying our practices of AI and predictive analytics to Ion Monitoring, MMC can bring customers actionable and tactical data from these Edge IoT devices to make the right decisions about their buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n Indoor air quality monitoring has been on the market for over a decade; however, most of these sensors specifically target Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2). <\/span>But customers can have a <\/span>new level of information to make informed decisions by deploying PM2.5 and PM1 particle monitoring. <\/span>C<\/span>ontinuously monitoring the concentration of airborne particles and molecules down to 1 micron in size can provide historical and live trend data for airborne contaminants.<\/span><\/p>\n By a<\/span>pplying Edge Analytics to particle monitoring, MMC is providing real, meaningful data to customers to create Healthy Buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n Contact our team<\/a> to learn more about keeping your building healthy! We partner with schools, healthcare facilities, data centers, industrial facilities, laboratories, office buildings, performing arts centers, retail, sports centers and more. Call 952-941-7010 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Indoor Air Quality Solutions Diagnosed, Prescribed and Monitored by MMC For the spaces we LEARN, WORK, HEAL, EXERCISE, DINE, AND LIVE IN! Visit our interactive book about healthy buildings. WHY A HEALTHY BUILDING? The ability to combat harmful particles and… Continue Reading <\/h3>\n
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UV LIGHTING<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Most often, the spread of novel coronavirus from person-to-person is believed to happen among close contacts (about 6 ft or 2m). Person-to-person spread is thought to occur mainly via respiratory droplet nuclei produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplet nuclei can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. If these droplets are hearty enough to survive a period of time in the air, they can be spread in a building by the air handling system.<\/p>\n\n
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MERV 13 FILTER CHANGES<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a>Filters are an exceptional means to trap particulates and sub-micron contaminants. The smaller the contaminant\u2019s diameter, the denser the filter media must be to capture. MERV 13 filters capture airborne viruses and bacteria from coughs and sneezes.<\/span> They can reduce risk of virus transfer, and help keep indoor air clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
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BI -POLAR IONIZATION |\u00a0HEALTHIER INDOOR AIR<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What is Bi-Poloar Ionization?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Bi-polar ionization systems create a cold plasma discharge consisting of positive and negative ions from water vapor in the air. The ions cluster around micro-particles and gases, including harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, airborne mold, allergens, and volatile organic compounds. When the ions surround harmful substances, a chemical reaction occurs in which the harmful substance is robbed of a hydrogen atom, inactivating them. <\/span>A bi-polar ionization system is a great asset for continuous disinfection of occupied spaces by addressing airborne and surface-dwelling pathogens and contaminants.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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HEPA FILTRATION DEVICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA), also known as high-efficiency particulate absorbing and high-efficiency particulate arrestance, is an efficiency standard of air filter.<\/p>\n\n
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HANDS-FREE FAUCETS & FLUSH VALVES |\u00a0A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Minimizing infections starts with the restrooms as they tend to collect viruses and bacteria more than\u00a0any other part of a commercial building. Employees and visitors often spread germs when flushing\u00a0the toilet and washing their hands.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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METHODS FOR MONITORING |\u00a0PARTICLE AND ION MONITORING<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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