Ceiling panel system utilises ultraviolet air purification technology

The system removes 97 per cent of pathogens in the first round of cleaning, bringing healthcare-quality disinfecting capabilities to home and office spaces

Spotted: Armstrong World Industries has partnered with Medical Illumination International, Inc to create the 24/7 Defend ceiling and air purification system. The portfolio of products includes cleanable ceilings and trims, AirAssure ceiling panels and the VidaShield UV24 air purification system. Used together, the collaboration brings healthcare-quality cleaning and disinfecting capabilities to home and office spaces.

The AirAssure ceiling panel design reduces the volume of air that leaks out of a space, thereby improving the performance of filtration systems. The ultraviolet air cleaning technology sits behind the ceiling panels, cleaning the air up to four times an hour. Able to remove 97 per cent of infectious particles from the air with the first round of cleaning, the 24/7 Defend system can be installed in new spaces or retrofitted for existing rooms.

Alongside the new products, Armstrong provides the cleaning and disinfecting guides for a range of ceiling panels, tile and trim materials, including woods and metals.   

As communities strive to return to in-person meetings within both work and personal life, a mix of integrated cleaning solutions and technological improvements are becoming essential to the maintenance of higher standards of both public and private cleanliness. Other solutions spotted by Springwise include ultrasonic mists of probiotics to help keep spaces clean for days, and holographic menus and checkout systems that reduce the contact between people in restaurants.

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