Campden BRI testing proves HyGenikx kills airborne Coronavirus Independent trials conducted by Campden BRI have confirmed that the HyGenikx air and surface sanitisation system, from UK manufacturer Mechline Developments is effective at removing airborne Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 which causes Covid-19. The results of the trials proved that HyGenikx removed up to 99.99% of an airborne Covid-19 surrogate in under 3 hours.*
T
hese results back up the real-life experience of our
represent heavily contaminated air. Air samples were
customers including Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, owner
then taken every 20 minutes for a period of 3 hours, to
of Café Spice Namasté who said:
determine levels of Phi6.”
“HyGenikx has proven what it can do for us
As we move into the winter months it is essential to
– keeping the air and surfaces clean, pure and fresh,
the whole economy that we keep the doors of business
controlling odours and providing extra reassurance for
open. Unfortunately, physically keeping the doors and
customers so they can relax and enjoy their meal knowing
windows open is not so great when it comes to customer
that we are leaving nothing to chance to make our
comfort and sustainability. Indoor air quality, however, is
restaurant Covid-secure.”
a primary driver when it comes to the transmission of the
Nick Falco Product & Technical Director at Mechline explains how the trials at Campden BRI worked:
Coronavirus between people. As a tried and tested technology, HyGenikx has a huge
“Trials were conducted within the Campden BRI
role to play in controlling infections - in fact HyGenikx is
aerobiology laboratory to determine the efficacy of
the most rigorously tested unit of its type on the market.
HyGenikx towards airborne Phi6 - a recognised SARS-
Affordable and easy to install, HyGenikx is a plug and play
CoV-2 Surrogate (the coronavirus that causes COVID-19).
solution for a challenging world.
Phi6 was nebulised into an aerobiology test chamber to
HyGenikx units consume very little energy and operate quietly and efficiently 24/7 without the need for human intervention. The HyGenikx range has models to suit every business from restaurants to bars, hotels, care homes and offices - with specialised units available for food preparation areas, cold rooms, washrooms and refuse areas. Cyrus Todiwala, OBE DL added: “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend HyGenikx to other foodservice or hospitality businesses as it is the ideal complement to manual cleaning. It helps to protect customers and staff, whilst extending the shelf life of fresh produce.” **
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