Create Safer Air in Restaurants with UVC Air Purification

Maintaining a safe environment in restaurants is still an objective for diners, even as Covid becomes less of a constant threat. Keeping dining areas safe is critical to maintaining customer confidence not only because of the coronavirus, but also to combat other illnesses. Making an effort to mitigate airborne contaminants creates an improved hygiene protocol that customers appreciate. So how can that be done without major construction or expensive HVAC modifications? By using a UVC air purification system.

Maintain Customer Confidence With A Blue Light Air Purifier

Bluezone® by Middleby Viral Kill Units allows restaurants and other foodservice operations to remove potentially infectious airborne elements from the air without the need for a filter. Instead, Bluezone units actively pull indoor air into a reaction chamber, and potentially contaminated air is scrubbed by a patented ultraviolet germicidal light process. Studies have proven that Bluezone eliminates aerosolized viruses in large chambers.

In order to accurately assess how good Bluezone is in combatting COVID-19, loads of aerosolized MS2 bacteriophage were studied, which is a historical surrogate for influenza and is now considered as a surrogate for coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2 because of genetic similarities. Measurements were taken with both the Bluezone unit turned off and then fully operating over different periods of time (at 15, 30, and 60 minutes). The results showed the Bluezone units are effective in killing and delivering a rapid reduction in viable MS2. This innovative technology destroys 99.9995% of viruses and other indoor contaminants.

Approved as a medical device by the Food and Drug Administration, the Bluezone antiviral air purification system is certified for use in hospitals, nursing homes, and medical offices. This added credibility gives restaurant owners, staff and customers peace of mind that the same units certified for use in hospitals are also working hard in restaurants to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold in the air.

The Importance of Bluezone Technology

The FDA, along with the Department of Homeland Security and the Center for Disease Control, has recommended the use of UV technology to help limit the potential transmission of COVID-19 via airborne contamination.

By creating safer indoor dining environments, Bluezone by Middleby plays an important role in creating consumer and staff confidence. As a benefit to the operator, Bluezone acts as a hygiene solution that doesn’t require additional permits or construction. This helps protect not only the foodservice business’s reputation but budgets as well.

Take the next step towards safer air in your restaurant.