New Product Improves Air Quality, Saves Money

Rockledge, FL -- To improve the quality of air we breathe in our homes and workplaces, an aerospace engineering company has developed an innovative new product called PuraClean™ Filter Spray, that transforms an ordinary air conditioning or heating filter into an electrostatic filter that does a visibly better job of capturing air-borne allergens, such as dust, pollen, and mold. And it will also save consumers a tidy sum on the monthly bills.

Originally developed to protect American soldiers from chemical warfare agents, Mainstream’s filter spray was also designed to improve the air quality aboard NASA spacecraft. According to the inventor and manufacturer of this dynamic product, Mainstream Engineering Corporation, the PuraClean™ Filter Spray can change an ordinary filter into a high-performance disposable electrostatic filter. "What's really great about this product is that it makes clean air affordable for everyone,” says Dr. Robert Scaringe, president of Mainstream. "We found that many people don't purchase electrostatic filters because of the cost, or they don’t want the hassles of cleaning reusable filters. PuraClean solves this problem.”

Purchasing an electrostatic filter from your local store will often cost roughly $17 to $25 each. But the PuraClean™ Filter Spray makes it possible to get the same high performance from an ordinary (glass blown or pleated) filter for a fraction of the cost. The product retails for $5.99 per bottle and treats up to a dozen filters. Since experts recommend changing A/C or furnace filters monthly, using PuraClean™ Filter Spray will cost as low as $20 annually, compared to more than $200 a year for traditional electrostatic filters.

Dr. Scaringe explains that ordinary filters trap particles as they impact the fiber. In order to increase efficiency, the filter’s fiber density must be increased, resulting in a pressure drop that causes the furnace or A/C system to work harder and use more energy. But electrostatic filters "pull" the particle toward the fiber, allowing for better efficiency without the accompanying increase in fiber density. The result is a high-capture rate without decreasing the energy efficiency of the system.

But what exactly is an electrostatic filter, and why is it so much more effective than an ordinary filter? Mainstream Researcher John Meyer said, "I like to think of it as adding static cling to the filter. While this is not precisely the mechanism, it's close enough to give you a picture of what's going on."

In testing, PuraClean™ Filter Spray was sprayed on typical non-electrostatic filters and improved the particle-capture rate by as much as 300%. This rise in performance is comparable to that of electrostatic filters. These claims have been borne out in independent testing done to ASHRAE 52.2 standards performed by the Research Triangle Institute of Cary, North Carolina. (See illustration below).

According to air pollution research data, breathing cleaner air in our homes and businesses is integral to improving our quality of life. Approximately 141 million Americans are breathing unhealthy air, with children and seniors comprising the age groups most at risk The levels of air pollution inside the home can be two- to five-times higher (and occasionally 100 times higher) than outdoor levels (Data courtesy of www.lungusa.org).

Mainstream Engineering Corporation does research work on behalf of NASA and the Department of Defense, and is located on Florida's Space Coast. Over the years, this work has resulted in several products for the commercial Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) market and the Automotive After-Market.

PuraClean™ Filter Spray is Mainstream's first mass consumer market product, but the company has active development programs for several related consumer products. For further information about PuraClean™ Filter Spray or Mainstream Engineering Corporation, contact Christy Helton at 800-866-3550, or visit the website at www.puracleanspray.com.