For the 50 million Americans living with allergies and 25 million with asthma, the home should be a sanctuary. Yet indoor air is often the primary trigger for chronic respiratory distress—filled with invisible particles that standard air filters can't capture.
Indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air.
The Ultrafine Particle Problem
The fundamental failure of most residential air purifiers is their inability to capture ultrafine particles. Standard HEPA filters are rated to capture particles down to 0.3 microns. But many of the most aggressive allergens are smaller than that threshold:
- Pet Dander: Jagged protein particles that can be as small as 2.5 microns and remain airborne for hours, embedding in fabrics and furniture.
- Smoke & Soot: Often ranging from 0.01 to 1.0 microns, these bypass standard filters and penetrate deep into lung tissue.
- Mold Spores: While spores are larger (2-10 microns), the mycotoxins they release can be microscopic lung irritants.
- Dust Mite Allergens: The proteins from dust mite waste are the actual trigger—and they break down into particles as small as 0.1 microns.
The Professional-Grade Solution
Surgically Clean Air systems use HEPA-Rx media — tested per EN 1822 standards to capture 99.97% of airborne particles at 0.3 microns, the size that reaches the deepest part of the lungs. The five-stage system pairs HEPA capture with activated carbon for VOCs, photocatalytic oxidation for organic compounds, and enclosed UV-C germicidal light to neutralize captured pathogens.
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How 5-Stage Filtration Helps Allergy Sufferers
- Stage 1 – Pre-Filter: Captures large particles like dust, hair, and lint, extending the life of downstream filters.
- Stage 2 – Activated Carbon: Absorbs odors, smoke, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cleaning products, paint, and furnishings.
- Stage 3 – HEPA-Rx: Captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns—including pollen, mold spores, pet dander, and dust particles carrying allergen proteins.
- Stage 4 – Photocatalytic Oxidation: Breaks down organic compounds at the molecular level for full air handling.
- Stage 5 – UV-C Germicidal Chamber: Neutralizes captured bacteria, viruses, and mold spores using fully enclosed ultraviolet light.
This multi-stage approach addresses not just particles, but also the biological and chemical triggers that worsen allergy and asthma symptoms.
Learn More About Our TechnologyAir Purifiers for Allergies & Asthma
For allergy relief, choose an air purifier rated for your room's square footage. The JADE® 2.0 covers up to 1,500 square feet and delivers 6 air changes per hour—the rate recommended by ASHRAE for spaces with allergy concerns. For larger open-concept spaces, multiple units or the ceiling-mounted COBALT® system may be more effective.
Yes. Pet allergens (proteins from dander, saliva, and urine) range from 2.5 to 10 microns. HEPA-Rx filtration in Surgically Clean Air systems captures 99.97% of airborne particles at 0.3 microns — including pet dander and the dust particles carrying allergen proteins that remain airborne for hours. The 5-stage system pairs HEPA capture with UV-C germicidal treatment for clinical-grade air handling.
Air purifiers reduce asthma triggers by removing airborne irritants including dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and smoke particles. The EPA identifies indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental health risks. Professional-grade systems with HEPA-Rx filtration and activated carbon also remove VOCs and odors that can trigger asthma symptoms.
HEPA-Rx is our internal name for the HEPA-Rx media we use across the lineup — it captures 99.97% of airborne particles at 0.3 microns, tested per EN 1822 standards. The 'Rx' indicates clinical-grade media tested to dental and medical operatory standards. Combined with activated carbon, photocatalytic oxidation, and enclosed UV-C germicidal light, the 5-stage system handles particles, odors, and pathogens in one pass.
Yes. The JADE® 2.0 operates at 37 decibels on low setting—quieter than a whisper. It was engineered for dental operatories where patient communication is essential, making it ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, and home offices where noise sensitivity matters.
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