The Beauty Parlor Metamorphosis---choosing An Air Cleaner That Can Keep Up

Remember when you went to the beauty parlor to get your hair done? And it only did hair? I'm showing my age aren't I? Anyway, with the evolution to the full service salon which offers not only new and advanced services for hair but manicures, pedicures, and massages; total beauty has become the focus.

Unfortunately, with this evolution has come huge exposure to numerous volatile airborne chemicals that can cause acute and long- term health consequences.

It is important to make air quality a priority by continually filtering these chemicals from the air. A cleaner with the following 3 features can help your salon's air stay healthy despite the new products being introduced in today's salons.

Carbon - Activated carbon made from coconut shells is the type of filter to have. The harder the carbon the better it is at absorption, and coconut shells produce an extremely tough carbon. As such, it is recognized as one of the most efficient at absorbing gaseous pollutants.

Chemical - As effective as carbon is at removing gaseous pollutants, volatile organic chemicals that off-gas from salon products mean raising the bar to a higher level. By adding potassium iodide to carbon, it increases its ability to eliminate VOCs that are typically found in salon products like formaldehyde to name one of many.

Checking the technical specifications to ensure that your carbon-based cleaner also has an additive that specifically targets the type of chemicals that you use on a daily basis will help ensure that the cleaner you choose will be effective.

Particle - It's important to be able to remove salon-related particles such as fine pieces of hair, and very fine pieces of nails that result from sanding, grinding and filing. But it also important to remove the more usual allergens that are present in any indoor space.

Typical indoor pollutants such as dust, mold and mildew spores, bacteria, viruses, and pet dander can irritate clients who have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems..

The HEPA or high-efficiency particle arresting filter is hands down the best at removing particles as small as.3 microns in size. Positioning both a large and medium particle pre-filter in front of the other filters helps the filter with smaller size openings to stay clear until it is needed for the tiniest of particles.. Pre-filters in a cleaner are one of the best indications that the other filters will have a long life. They help separate big particles from small and channel the appropriate sized particle to the right size filter.

Making sure that these 3 filters are included in the purifier you choose for your salon will allow your customers and your staff to enjoy all of the advances that the beauty industry has made without the health hazards.