FEATURE STAY FRESH
We hear from Fragrance Delivery Technologies, who tell us all about their eco-friendly Oxy-gen powered air fresheners, explaining the benefits of their system over traditional aerosol fresheners.
Creating and sustaining a fresh, clean washroom environment is a top priority for facility managers and providers. In today’s age, when organisations can no longer afford to pay lip service to sustainability, they must ensure it is instilled in everything they do – from transportation to procurement to energy usage and much more. There are many sources of energy that are renewable and considered to be environmentally friendly and harness natural processes. Despite this, at least 90% of air fresheners used in commercial or institutional premises are aerosol, pump spray or fan-driven gel systems which are not environmentally friendly.
Fuel cell technology has revolutionised the field of fragrancing with its emission free and precise fluid delivery.
It has received substantial
investment across various industries and sectors where precise dosing is needed, including the pharmaceutical, agricultural and aerospace industries. The technology is used in applications that range from large scale power production to miniature fuel cells used in portable machines, computers and medical devices.
The Air Freshness systems from Fragrance Delivery Technologies use emission free, patented, medical grade Oxy-Gen Powered fuel cell technology to deliver precise doses of fragrance oil continuously and consistently, without the need for environment- damaging aerosols. The growing demand for this type of technology stems from ecological concerns about harmful propellants, high levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and battery disposal. The technology delivers a perpetual ambient fragrance with no propellants or added solvents.
The emission-free air-freshening systems help to support a building’s environmental credentials and reduce
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carbon footprint, while rendering traditional timed-spray aerosol products obsolete.
Most air freshening products that claim continuous fragrance work well to start with, but their performance drops significantly over a period of time. This is due to their exposure to air, leading the various fragrance notes to evaporate at different rates. The Oxy-Gen powered method ensures exposure of only precise doses of fragrance oil while protecting the reservoir. This guarantees that the freshness of the first day is maintained throughout the 60 days of the refill cycle.
The Oxy-Gen Powered system works on two AA Alkaline batteries that last for up to two years, while in traditional aerosol systems the batteries need to be changed every 3-4 months. This eliminates the hassle of changing and disposing batteries frequently. The refills are 100% recyclable and safe to dispose of in regular plastic recycling waste. Service managers no longer need to deal with the hassle of disposing pressurised containers, and refills are easy to store and transport.
One big reason aerosols cause "allergy" type symptoms is because they create particulates. They irritate the airway which causes coughing and induces asthma attacks as well. Oxy-Gen Powered refills do not create particulates in the air. While people often assume they are allergic to fragrance, they are usually mistaken. Allergic reactions are typically triggered by organic substances like pollen, food, mold spores, dust mites, animal and cockroach dander, feathers, etc. All Viva!e refills are also IFRA compliant and therefore have been screened for any allergens.
It’s clearly essential for every organisation to create the right impression and eliminate strong stenches such as tobacco, cooking, sweat, mildew, animal and body
odours. Most air fresheners work by masking pungent smells with heavy perfume. Oxy-Gen Powered system uses Neutra-lox – a proprietary odour neutralising agent – to eliminate, not mask, any bad aromas, leaving only fresh scent in the air.
Multiple areas in offices, shopping centres, hospitals and leisure facilities can benefit from the compact size and unobtrusive footprint. The system is unaffected by temperature, humidity or other environmental factors, and fragrance molecules are dispersed by the natural air movement within the area or room.
The considered choice of materials when designing and specifying new or existing facilities is crucial to create a confident, caring and lasting positive impression. The cleaning and facilities management sector have the option of an air freshening system that combines science, fragrance technology and sustainability.
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