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Spotlight: Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier

A pet-friendly solution to removing pet dander and odour

One challenge that many pet-friendly establishments and homes often encounter is the elimination of pet odours and dander. Deep and thorough cleaning of carpets and furnishings can often remove the bulk of pet-related remnants, but smells and airborne particles can be more difficult to tackle. Fortunately, Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifiers now provide an effective solution to this problem, and pet-friendly hotel chains such as Delta Hotels are reaping the benefits from this advanced technology.

Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifiers are a technological breakthrough in air purification. These air purifiers utilize a technology called Plasmacluster Ion or PCI, which generates a balanced shower of positive and negative ions by splitting the molecules of water in the air. Doing so, the Plasmacluster Ion device does not produce any ozone unlike the conventional Ionizers used in most other air purifiers, that may produce Ozone as a by-product.

The ions have a property of forming a cluster around microscopic particles in the air, thereby surrounding harmful airborne substances and deactivating them. In this manner, Sharp Air Purifiers are able to recreate the natural chemical process that purifies the air in the earth's atmosphere. This advanced active air purification technology is highly effective in the removal of most airborne contaminates and allergens, including viruses, bacteria, microbes, mold spores, germs, fungi, plant spores, pollen and other odor causing substances.

With over 60 patents pending and numerous international awards, Sharp air purifiers go beyond conventional purification systems and are ideal for those who are sensitive to dust, allergens, pollen and other impurities. The Asthma Society of Canada recognizes the ability of Sharp's Plasmacluster Ion Technology to reduce airborne asthma and allergy triggers, and the Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifier system has been awarded the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval.

The Ultra Energy Efficient Direct Current (DC) Electric Motor requires only 54 Watts of power on High Speed setting. On Low Speed setting the power consumption is a mere 3 to 5 Watts. This is about 10 times lower than the power consumption of other conventional air purifiers on the market. All this brings the operating cost of Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifiers down to less than a penny a day.

All components of Sharp Air Purifiers are made of high quality materials that produce no off-gassing. Unlike conventional Ionizers used in many other air purifiers, that produce ozone as a by-product, Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifiers produce no ozone. This makes Sharp Air Purifiers extremely clean devices and absolutely safe for use by people with hyper or multiple chemical sensitivity.

Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifiers are equipped with number of essential features making these units very easy and fun to operate.

• 4-Speed DC electric motor makes the unit operate at the level of a whisper; Sharp Air Purifiers are up to 50% quieter than most other air purifiers on the market.
• Choice of Full Auto, Special Program (Pollen) and Manual operating modes; separate particle and odor sensors provide precision air quality control in Full Auto mode.
• Lightweight construction
• Multi-functional LED Display displays the current operating mode of the unit, current air condition and reminds you when it is time to clean or replace the filters.
• Slim space saving design requires minimal space and allows placement of the unit right against the wall.
• Long lasting HEPA and Carbon Filters (lifetime up to 5 years) saves hundreds of dollars on the cost of replacement filters.
• Elegant stylish design blends perfectly with any decor.

Sharp Plasmacluster FP-R65CX

The FP-R65CX is the next generation in the Plasmacluster Ion (PCI) Air Purifier family. With double the Ion generation of previous models, this unit works twice as fast to keep your air space clean. PCI utilizes both Positive & Negative Ions to inactivate airborne contaminants and 'Scrub' the air clean. Brand new ION MIST feature exclusive to the FPR65CX uses a fine water vapour mist to help elongate the life of PCI's Positive & Negative Ion shower, and actually even helps to inactivate contaminants on tactile surfaces.

Triple Filtration - Antimicrobial True HEPA Filter and Washable/Reusable Active Carbon filter last up to five years. This unit can cover an area of up to 330 sq feet.

The unit is equipped with 3 distinct Intelligent Sensors (Odour, Dust, Temperature & Humidity) that work in perfect harmony to constantly monitor the environment for unwanted airborne contaminants, and react to any changes (when in Auto mode) in order to reduce and/or eliminate them. Unit also comes with full-function remote control.

The product’s built-in plasmacluster ion generator, which emits negative and positive ions into the air, is highly effective at neutralising unpleasant household odours such as cooking, pets, tobacco smoke, body, rubbish and the toilet. When cluster-ions encounter odour-causing molecules they surround them and detoxify and/or deodorise them to clean and refresh the air.

To find more information on Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifiers in the United States, visit www.sharpusa.com/products/FunctionLanding/0,1050,42,00.html, and in Canada visit www.sharp.ca/products/ion/technology.asp.