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MYAIR.MYLIFE.Healthy air to breatheis a major factor in our health.

Somethingis in the air!You can’t always see it or smell it, but ourindoor air is full of fine particles and harmfulsubstances. Bad quality air harms our health,performance and wellbeing.

Our indoor air isanything but clean.There are many harmfulsubstances that negativelyimpact our indoor air.

These include chemical vapours coming frombuilding materials, furniture, carpets andother interior fittings.Even short-term activities like smoking, cook ing, burning candles and using scented oilsin lamps harm the air we breathe. Renovationwork can also release harmful substancesand deteriorate our indoor air.And of course, we ourselves are a major negative influence on our indoor air. We useup oxygen and emit carbon dioxide, watervapour, excess heat and body odours intoour surroundings.

Is indoor aira health risk?Indoor air can be upto 100 times dirtierthan the air outside.TH E FAC T IS:We spend up to 90% of the day indoorsand this figure is rising. No matterwhether we’re working, sleeping, shopping or eating, we do most of it inside.That’s why it’s important to think aboutthe influence of indoor air.

Bacteria and germs, smoke and exhaust fumes,odours and chemicals, mould spores, particulatematter, dust, pollen and allergens all swirlaround in our indoor air.This bad qual ity air is harmful to our health,performance and wellbeing. Well-intendedventilation can, depending on where you are,bring new harmful substances, allergens andparticles into a room and sometimes makethe indoor air even worse.

Bad air makes you sick.Air pollution harms ourhealth.Dust particles can reach the respiratorysystem and lungs through the nose. In theworst case, the very smallest dirt particleseven find their way into the blood vessels.They are then transported to the organsthrough the circulatory system.This results in headaches, tiredness, lackof concentration and respiratory illness.It also favours chronic (bronchitis and COPD)and acute diseases (lung inflammation,lung cancer). The risk of heart attackand stroke also rises.

Bacteria and virusesThey’re so small, you need a microscopeto see them. That’s why they are calledmicroorganisms. Bacteria and viruses can befound everywhere – and they can make us illin different ways. Some infections are evenlife-threatening.15THE FAC T IS:The average employee in Germanyis signed off sick for 15 days a year.Source: German TK-Report 2017

Pollen and allergensIf you suffer from an allergy, a substance whichdoesn’t normally harm the body is treated as dangerous by the immune system and combatted byan immunological reaction. An allergy, therefore,is an overreaction by the human immune systemto a substance foreign to the body.TH E FAC T IS:The number of allergy sufferers is steadilyrising. One in five Central Europeans suffersfrom allergies or allergic asthma. This isa serious state of affairs in which air qualityplays a major part. The most commonallergens are:PollenPetsMitesMouldChemicals

Relief for allergy sufferers.Air purifiers reduce allergiesand prevent allergic reactionsdue to air particles.Susan (secretary):“My hay fever used to vex me every spring. I wasawake all night because I couldn’t breathe properly,then I was tired, unfocused and irritable throughoutthe day. Thanks to air purifiers, I can now sleepwell again in the pollen season.”

Particulate matterParticulates are among the substancesmost harmful to our health, becausethey can penetrate into the sensitiveregions of our respiratory system.Long-lasting exposure to particulatematter is harmful to our health andshortens our lifes.Particulate matter kills around sevenmillion people a year. The latest studiesalso show that particulate matterincrease the risk of heart attack andlung cancer, and even trigger diseaseslike Alzheimer’s and dementia.TH E FAC T IS:Particulate matter is divided into severalcategories, depending on the size of theparticles. The smaller the particles, thefurther they penetrate into our lungs.PM 1AlveoliCirculatoryPM 2,5BronchiaBronchiolesPM 10Nasal cavityTracheaPM stands for‘Particulate Matter’.

Odours and chemicalsAside from particles there are other harmfulsubstances which have a negative impacton indoor air. These include vapours, odoursand volatile organic compounds (VOCs),nitrogen dioxide, ozone and formaldehyde.Depending on the substance, large quantitiesinside a room can cause disorders andsometimes even serious health complaints:irritation to the respiratory tract and adverseeffects on the nervous system. Some sub stances are even believed to be carcinogenic.THE FACT IS:It is frequently assumed that healthyair should smell good, but clean airis actually odourless and colourless.

VapoursVOCsNO2ExhaustOzoneSmoke

Breathe freely, think clearly.Good air increases yourwell-being and your abilityto concentrate and enhancesyour performance.Daniel (banker):“I often felt exhausted and tired at my office and I found itdifficult to concentrate. Most of the time I had no idea why.Ever since I‘ve had an air purifier in my office, I’ve beenperforming much better and feeling better, too.”

99.99per cent cleaning performanceat 0.2 µm in line withDIN 71460-1

Protect your lungs.It’s very simple.Did you know that you breathe at least 10,000 litresof air in and out every day? Harmful substancesenter your body every time you breathe in. Thelungs cannot filter all of them out. The prefilters inair purifiers filter out large particles like hair anddust. HEPA filters remove respirable and ultrafineparticles. Active carbon filters bind in odours andchemicals.

Stop ‘stuffy air’in your office.Free of anything that isnot good for you: IDEAL airpurifiers remove particulatematter, smoke, odours andchemicals from the room air.Caroline (department manager):“The five of us working in our shared office couldnever agree whether the window should be openedor closed. As a result, the air in our office wasoften very stuffy. At a certain point, I said enoughis enough. Installing a big air purifier and using itdaily has put an end to the drama.”

We’re concerned aboutyour air. And your life.Nothing is more importantthan clean and fresh air tobreathe.Markus BoosDirector CompetenceCenter Air Treatment

At IDEAL, we wish you the very best of health.That’s why our air purifiers provide the technicalanswer to increasing pollution of environmentand air.We set standards in air purification with ourbroad range of products and by using thehighest quality materials and components.Björn SauterSales Manager Health &Sales Director Export

The perfect air purifierfor every need.IDEAL ClassicAir purifiersThe basic air purifying device for clean air in the office andat home. Versatile for use in all spaces.

With a wide range of products in the IDEAL line, using thehighest quality materials and quality components, IDEAL issetting new benchmarks for air purification.IDEAL AP PROAir purifiersProfessional air purifier with maximum purification power:High Performance, Made in Germany.

Air that is too dryleads to discomfort.The heating is turnedup high in offices andresidential rooms duringautumn and winter months.The air does not only containharmful substances but isalso too dry.IDEALComfortzoneTHE FACT IS:Temperature, air humidity and air purityimpact our personal wellbeing. Air washersensure that the indoor climate is balanced.

This dry, heated air makes the climate indoorsunpleasant. If relative humidity drops below30 %, more dust is created. This makes life easierfor germs, because bacteria and viruses canremain in suspension in dry indoor air for longer.

40-60percent relativeair humidity is ideal.

Comfortable indoor air.Ideal for good health.Humidification meets cleaning. Relative airhumidity and room temperature are the mainfactors influencing a comfortable indoor climate.80%Studies show that air is perceived to beespecially comfortable and ideally humid ifrelative air humidity is between 40% and 60%.This range also keeps germs and dust particlesto a minimum. Also, indoor temperature between19 C and 23 C is considered especially pleasant.20%Relative air humidityuncomfortably humidcomfort zoneuncomfortably dry15 CTemperature30 C

Air humidifier.Ideal indoorclimate – even inthe colder months.Sarah (teacher):“I used to suffer from respiratory complaints,tiredness and colds during the heating season.These days are gone. My AP35 H cleans theair, keeps it hygienically humidified and makesme feel better.”

AP35 HAir purifier & humidifierFor healthy indoor air and ideal feel-good climate. The combinationdevice with multi-level filter technology combines air purificationwith ideal humidification. Optionally, it can also be operated as anair purifier without water.

Combatting harmfulsubstances in the airfor your benefit.Ultra-silent operationIdeal for bedrooms andchildren’s rooms.Constant air qualityIntelligent sensors measureodours and particles.Easy to change filtersFilter cassettes are quickand easy to replace.Low energy consumptionEnergy-efficient motors andoptimised flow ventilatorssave power.Recommended forallergy sufferersIDEAL air purifiers are certifiedas allergy-sufferer-friendly andcarry the ECARF seal.Tested hygieneCertified for medical use.Microbiologically andmycologically tested.

If the air isgood, wefeel good.

Our ideal is nature.We all know the feeling: after work, on theweekends, on holidays, we want to gooutside. We go out in the woods, into themountains and take holidays by the sea.Spending time outside in the nature has avery positive influence on our well-being.How come?Apart from other factors, the quality of theair plays a major role. It takes just a shortstay outside and we feel more relaxed, morebalanced and calmer. And above all:We can take a deeper breath again.

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Installing a big air purifier and using it daily has put an end to the drama.” Stop ‘stuffy air’ in your office. Free of anything that is not good for you: IDEAL air purifiers remove particulate matter, smoke, odours and chemicals from the room air. Markus Boos Director Competence Center Air Treatment We’re concerned about your air. And your life. Nothing is more important than clean .