Controls airborne viruses and pollen even inlarge spaces.
Controls airborne viruses and pollen even inlarge spaces.
Safely and effectively purifies over 20,000 cu.ft. per hour of indoor air.
Keeps your air clean through the power of water.
SANYO's Electrolyzed Water technology transforms ordinary tap water to safely remove up to 99% of germs, bacteria, dust particles,
Keeps your air clean through the power of water.
allergens, odors, smoke, molds, and VOC's (volatile organic compounds) without generating any harmful ozone.
SANYO's Electrolyzed Water Technology protects your loved ones from polluted air.
Protect your employees, students, customers and families from airborne contaminants, reducing sick days, lower productivity,
unemployment insurance and medical costs.
SANYO's electrolyzed water technology is already at work in swimming pool sterilization systems and in
Good for the Air. Good for your Environment.
SANYO's zero-detergent cycle washing machines. Now this same virus washer technology has been used
SANYO's electrolyzed water technology is already at work in swimming pool sterilization systems and in
No harmful chemicals used during the purification process. In addition, the SANYO Air Washer Pro does not release any harmful ozone
to create an air purification system that is capable of using the 'power of water' to clean the air in large
SANYO's zero-detergent cycle washing machines. Now this same virus washer technology has been used
into the environment.
spaces where people gather. This system removes airborne viruses, bacteria and mold, as well as pollen,
to create an air purification system that is capable of using the 'power of water' to clean the air in large
Time-tested and Proven Technology
dust mite feces and shells, and removes odors caused by tobacco and pets.
spaces where people gather. This system removes airborne viruses, bacteria and mold, as well as pollen,
Electrolyzed water has been used for years in industries such as food processing, water sterilization, hospital and laboratory use. SANYO's
dust mite feces and shells, and removes odors caused by tobacco and pets.
technology has been verified by independent third party testing facilities and has been industry-proven for over 20 years.
Deodorizes
Deodorizes
Odors
Odors
Mechanism of germ suppression by electrolyzed water
Mechanism of germs suppression by electrolyzed water
The hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals in the electrolyzed water destroys the germ's
The hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals in the electrolyzed water destroy the spikes (protein) on the
Hypochlorous acid
Hydroxyl radical
HC 10
O H
Electrolyzed water
Electrolyzed water
Effectively suppresses airborne germs and allergens
A double punch using two different agents that are very effective in purifying air, hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals,
Effectively suppresses airborne viruses and allergens
A double punch using two different agents that are very effective in purifying air, hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals,
Germs suppression test results
The disinfectant element inside the unit suppresses germs and bacteria.
Germs suppression test results
100
90
80
100
70
90
Residual viability
60
80
of germs in the
disinfectant
50
70
element's
Residual viability
40
60
electrolyzed
of germs in the
water (%)
30
disinfectant
50
element's
20
40
electrolyzed
10
water (%)
30
0
20
No disinfectant element
10
0
Test method: Air containing suspended germs is passed through the disinfectant element
No disinfectant element
containing electrolyzed water, after which the remaining airborne germs were trapped and
residual germ populations were evaluated in cell cultures by TCID50 assay. Testing organization:
Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health
Test method: Air containing suspended viruses is passed through the disinfectant element
containing electrolyzed water, after which the remaining airborne viruses were trapped and
residual virus populations were evaluated in cell cultures by TCID50 assay. Testing organization:
Verified through academic research by the Gunma Prefecture Institute of Health and other public health institutes.
Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health
[Test result 1] Airborne germs 99.9% reduction
Verified through academic research by the Gunma Prefecture Institute of Health and other public health institutes.
*1 Air containing germs was passed through the electrolyzed-water disinfectant element, and the germs were collected. Their infectious capacity was then measured with embryonated egg cultures. Test institute: Tottori University
[Test result 1] Airborne germs 99.9% reduction
*2 An actual unit (Air Washer with Disinfectant Element) was operated in a 9-square-meter laboratory, where a germs solution was sprayed into the air for 30 minutes. Fifty minutes after the spraying was stopped, the germs were collected, and their infectious capacity
was measured with cultured cells. Test institute: The Kitasato Institure Research Center for Medical Environment
*1 Air containing germs was passed through the electrolyzed-water disinfectant element, and the germs were collected. Their infectious capacity was then measured with embryonated egg cultures. Test institute: Tottori University
*2 An actual unit (Virus Washer with Disinfectant Element) was operated in a 9-square-meter laboratory, where a germs solution was sprayed into the air for 30 minutes. Fifty minutes after the spraying was stopped, the germs were collected, and their infectious capacity
was measured with cultured cells. Test institute: The Kitasato Institure Research Center for Medical Environment
Disinfectant effect
Airborne mold
Disinfectant effect
99
*3
% reduction
Airborne mold
99
*3
% reduction
*3: Testing method: Mold particles were suspended in an approximately 9-cubic-meter test chamber and disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into the chamber. An air sampler was used to evaluate the number of residual airborne mold particles.
Testingorganization: Japan Food Research Laboratories *4: Testing method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing pollen particles, and the reduction in the number of pollen particles was evaluated by the enzyme
antibody method. Testing organization: Osaka Medical College *5: Test method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing dust mite particles, and the reduction in the number of dust mite particles was evaluated by
the enzyme antibody method. Testing organization: Kobe University School of Medicine *6: Test method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing dog and cat dander allergens, and the reduction in the number of
*3: Testing method: Mold particles were suspended in an approximately 9-cubic-meter test chamber and disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into the chamber. An air sampler was used to evaluate the number of residual airborne mold particles.
dander allergens was evaluated by the enzyme antibody method (ELISA). Testing organization: Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd. *7: Test method: Three gases with different odors (acetaldehyde, acetic acid, and ammonia) were released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber
Testingorganization: Japan Food Research Laboratories *4: Testing method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing pollen particles, and the reduction in the number of pollen particles was evaluated by the enzyme
and then passed through a disinfectant element. The percentage of residual gas was then measured. Testing organization: SANYO Electric * 8: Test method: Four gases with different odors (ammonia, acetic acid, trimethylamine and methyl mercaptan) were released
antibody method. Testing organization: Osaka Medical College *5: Test method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing dust mite particles, and the reduction in the number of dust mite particles was evaluated by
into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber and then passed through a disinfectant element. The percentage of residual gas was then measured. Testing organization: SANYO Electric
the enzyme antibody method. Testing organization: Kobe University School of Medicine *6: Test method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing dog and cat dander allergens, and the reduction in the number of
dander allergens was evaluated by the enzyme antibody method (ELISA). Testing organization: Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd. *7: Test method: Three gases with different odors (acetaldehyde, acetic acid, and ammonia) were released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber
and then passed through a disinfectant element. The percentage of residual gas was then measured. Testing organization: SANYO Electric * 8: Test method: Four gases with different odors (ammonia, acetic acid, trimethylamine and methyl mercaptan) were released
Suppresses viruses
Disinfects
Disinfects
Suppresses germs
Bacteria
Mold
Bacteria
Mold
Pollen
membrane proteins effectively inactivating it.
surface of germs, effectively preventing infection.
Deformation and decomposition of membrain proteins
Cell protein
Deformation and decomposition of spikes
Membrane protein
HC 10
O H
O H
Protein (spike)
HC 10
HC 10
HC 10
O H
O H
O H
HC 10
O H
HC 10
Hypochlorous acid
O H
HC 10
Electrolyzed water
O H
O H
HC 10
HC 10
HC 10
Hydroxyl radical
O H
O H
HC 10
rapidly suppresses and sterilizes infectious agents and removes odors.
The disinfectant element inside the unit suppresses germs and bacteria.
rapidly suppresses and sterilizes infectious agents and removes odors.
Photo of cells
after cultivation
Viruses have
Viruses have
infected the cell
infected the cell
More than 99% of
airborne germs were
Viruses have
infected the cell
More than 99% of
removed after one
passage through the
airborne germs were
No disinfectant
element
removed after one
disinfectant element.
passage through the
Purified cells
disinfectant element.
After passing through the
Purified cells
disinfectant element
After passing through the
After passing through
disinfectant element
the disinfectant element
[Test result 2] Airborne germs 98% reduction
*1
[Test result 2] Airborne germs 98% reduction
*1
Electrolyzed water works in several ways to help purify air
Electrolyzed water works in several ways to help purify air
Pollen
Dust mite feces and shells
Allergen control
95
*4
% reduction
Pollen
Dust mite feces and shells
95
99
*4
% reduction
SANYO Electrolyzed Water Technology
SANYO Electrolyzed Water Technology
The Air Washer is based on electrolyzed water
technology developed by SANYO. This system
The Air Washer is based on electrolyzed water
electrolyzes tap water containing chloride ions to
technology developed by SANYO. This system
generate hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals,
electrolyzes tap water containing chloride ions to
which are two different types of active oxygen
generate hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals,
species that suppress germs. Maintaining a high
which are two different types of active oxygen
concentration of these active oxygen species in the
species that suppress germs. Maintaining a high
electrolyzed filtration water effectively fights
concentration of these active oxygen species in the
Pollen
Germs
microbes.
electrolyzed filtration water effectively fights
Germs
microbes.
Airborne bacteria disinfectant test results
10
7
Airborne bacteria disinfectant test results
10
6
10
7
10
5
10
6
Number of
10
4
airborne bacteria
10
5
(particles/
10
3
100 liters)
Number of
10
4
airborne bacteria
10
2
(particles/
10
3
100 liters)
10
1
10
2
1
Space purification system (Air Washer
10
1
0
5
1
Test method: Bacteria were suspended in a 2-cubic-meter test chamber and the air purification
0
5
10
system (Air Washer with Disinfectant Element) was operated. Microbes remaining in suspension
Operating time (minutes)
were trapped periodically and the change over time was evaluated by the pour plate method.
Testing organization: Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health together with SANYO Electric.
Test method: Bacteria were suspended in a 2-cubic-meter test chamber and the air purification
system (Virus Washer with Disinfectant Element) was operated. Microbes remaining in suspension
were trapped periodically and the change over time was evaluated by the pour plate method.
Testing organization: Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health together with SANYO
Electric.
Allergen control
Dandruff from dogs or cats
99
97
*5
% reduction
% reduction
Dandruff from dogs or cats
97
*5
% reduction
% reduction
Membrane
protein damage
Destroyed spike
Inactive germ
Photograph
Natural decline
after culturing
Photograph
Natural decline
after culturing
More than 99.9% of the
airborne bacteria
More than 99.9% of the
removed after 5 minutes
Natural decline
airborne bacteria
removed after 5 minutes
Space purification system (Air Washer
Natural decline
with Disinfectant Element)
10
15
20
25
30
with Disinfectant Element)
Operating time (minutes)
Using the air space
15
20
25
30
purification system
*5-minute operating time
Using the air space
purification system
*5-minute operating time
*2
*2
Deodorizing effect
Speedy deodorization
Deodorizing effect
of tobacco odor
*6
Speedy deodorization
pet odors
, and others.
*8
of tobacco odor
*7
*6
pet odors
, and others.
*8
,
*7
,