Winix Air Purifier VOC Efficacy Test Results Are In

Ausclimate are extremely proud to share our recent independent VOC Testing Results for our Winix Ultimate 5-Stage Air Purifier, but firstly, just what are VOCs?

So what are VOCs?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that can easily enter the air in our home from many commonly used household products. The list of VOCs in your home seems endless. And yes, they’re everywhere: the materials used to build our home, plywood & wood products, carpets, soft furnishings, upholstered furniture, oil & solvent based cleaners, nail polish & other personal care products, adhesives & paints, aerosol sprays, even the vehicle emissions entering our homes.

We are commonly exposed to these VOCs by breathing, touching & swallowing. Just how harmful these are to our health is determined directly by:

• The toxicity of the VOCs
• The amount of VOCs in the air
• The duration of exposure

Reducing our exposure can be achieved in a number of ways. And, whilst it may not be possible to totally remove these hazardous chemicals from our home, we can certainly take some steps to limit our exposure:

• Ensure indoor areas are well-ventilated
• Reduce the sources of VOCs where practicable
• Use high quality air purifiers.

Winix Air Purifiers for VOC Removal

It’s well known that HEPA filter within the Winix Air Purifiers are designed to remove airborne pollutants in our homes, including those tiny particles of dust, mould, smoke, pollens, viruses and bacteria.

But the HEPA filter alone are not designed for VOC removal. It’s really the Winix ACTIVATED CARBON filter, as well as Winix PlasmaWave^TM technology that are the most important features when it comes to removing VOCs (such as formaldehyde & other dangerous chemicals).

VOC Independent Testing

Winix proudly state that the Winix Ultimate 5 Stage Air Purifier is in a field of its own when it comes to removing VOCs from the air in our homes. And there’s little doubt that the Activated Carbon filter, as well as Winix PlasmaWave^TM technology are responsible for these high-efficiency rates.

But, here in Australia, we wanted to go one step further, to have our own testing performed too – just to be sure!

So, we enlisted Melbourne-based indoor environment industry expert, Nicole Bijlsma (pictured), CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies to carry out independent VOC efficacy testing of our Winix Ultimate 5 Stage Air Purifier.

Nicole completed the VOC air testing in Bayswater, Melbourne in 2017 & had the samples analysed by Prism Analytical Technologies (USA).

VOC Test Results

Quite simply, the results were very clear:

In the official test, “The results indicate a significant reduction in Total VOCs from 98,000ng/L to 20,000 ng/L which equates to an almost 80% reduction of total VOCs within one hour of the air purifier being in use.”*

This is a great result that leaves us wondering, ‘If this is so effective in only one hour, can you imagine how effective it is in cleaning the air in a room all day long?!’

What these VOC test results mean for you

We’ve already established that there are more potentially hazardous chemicals in our homes than we want to even think about! From everyday household cleaners, to furniture materials, to common glues, paints & plastics found in the home; even experts have little knowledge on their potentially long-term & dangerous effects on human health.

Nicole Bijlsma notes that “Outdoor air pollution kills more people in Australia than the road toll, and indoor air quality is up to five times more polluted than outdoor air” (BITRE, 2017; OECD, 2014; US EPA, 2017). …“The Ausclimate air purifier was shown to reduce the chemical load in indoor air by 80% within an hour of use.” (ACES, 2017)

Simply put, these results prove that Ausclimate’s Winix Ultimate 5 Stage Air Purifier will actively remove many of these airborne chemicals straight out of the air in our rooms, as effectively as 80% in one hour! In the big picture, these results are just great news for people with chemical sensitivities (or just wanting to reduce their chemical exposure) because this is real evidence that our Winix Ultimate 5 Stage Air Purifier can effectively protect you & your family from many of these everyday chemical nasties that are found in the common home.

* Testing results provided by the Australian College of Environmental Studies via Prism Analytical Technologies, Inc., the creator of IAQ Commercial Survey. Prism has been performing air quality assessments to industry and environmental consultants since 1995. IAQ Commercial Survey^TM is one of the most advanced, trusted air testing products on the market today for identifying chemical sources and active mould growth. Model tested: Winix Ultimate 5-Stage Air Purifier (AUS-9500). Detailed testing results available on request.

Thank you, we hope that this information & test results have been helpful & as always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Please take a look at our website to find out all about our full Ausclimate WINIX air-purifier range & feel free to get in touch with any questions that you may have. Always happy to help!

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

Suffice to say, Joanne was surprised & delighted with my early Christmas present this year! What a shocker?! 😆

Seriously though, it's been heartwarming to see many of our customers purchasing our Winix air purifiers as gifts for their loved ones in need this time of year. What a great way to show that you care this Christmas (& allergy) season.

Please take a look at our website to find out all about our full Ausclimate WINIX air-purifier range & feel free to get in touch with any questions that you may have. Always happy to help!

A reminder that we are also currently in the midst of our Ausclimate Christmas Air-Purifier Competition. So please take a gander at our Facebook competition post for your chance to WIN a WINIX ultimate 5-stage air-purifier of your own! (Or as a lovely gift for a loved one in need)

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

Looks like a certain gassy little dog has set the "odour sensor" of this WINIX air-purifier into overdrive! Our furry-friend, Ziggy (pictured) politely disagrees with this statement.

Everyone loves our furry best friends but for many of us, pet-related allergies & hay fever can be more than a handful. Our WINIX ultimate 5-stage air-purifier can really be a game changer. In many circles, our 5-stage unit has actually come to be known as the "Pet Air-Purifier". Not only do they do a great job of actively removing allergens such as pet dander from the air, they also remove many airborne pollutants from the air in your home, making for a healthier indoor environment for man's best friend!

Please take a look at our website to find out all about our full Ausclimate WINIX air-purifier range & feel free to get in touch with any questions that you may have. Always here to help!

Don't forget, we are also currently in the midst of our Ausclimate Christmas Air-Purifier Competition. So please take a gander at our Facebook competition post for your chance to WIN a WINIX ultimate 5-stage air-purifier of your own!

Thank you & sympathies to all of the other victims of doggy-farts out there!

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

Ausclimate is giving you the opportunity to win a AUS-9500 WINIX Ultimate 5-Stage Air Purifier valued at $795 RRP. To win this fantastic Ultimate 5-Stage Air Purifier simply let us know "How this WINIX air-purifier could help you this Christmas season" in approximately 50 words or less, in the respective Facebook Post comment section.

Ausclimate’s range of WINIX Home Air Purifiers are the ideal solution for clean & healthy indoor air quality. Easy to use, ‘set & forget’ features with the most advanced filtration systems & PlasmaWave^TM technology – our range is available on our website now.

Experience clean, fresh air with Ausclimate’s Sensitive Choice Asthma Council approved WINIX Ultimate 5-Stage Air-Purifier, featuring PlasmaWave^TM technology, Nano-Silver Mesh microbial protection, auto ‘set & forget’ settings, smart dust & odour sensors, a replacement filter indicator and Certified H13 True HEPA filter. Covering a floor area of 26m² for air purification, it is suited to effective cleaning within a wide range of bedrooms and lounge-rooms.

Competition Details

Ausclimate ‘Christmas Air-Purifier Competition’ giveaway Promotion.

Competition Promoter

Ausclimate Pty Ltd (ABN 60 667 963 079), PO Box 161 The Gap QLD 4061.

Conditions of Entry

Refer to Terms and Conditions.

Entry Restrictions

Open only to Australian residents and excludes directors, officers, management and employees of the Promoter or of the agencies or companies associated with this competition.

Competition Period

Commences 8:30pm AEDT on 4/12/2017 and concludes at 11.59pm AEDT on 20/05/2016. Entry method during the competition period: entrants must: (a) visit the Ausclimate Facebook Page at our ‘Christmas Air-Purifier Competition’ post and write how our WINIX Ultimate 5-Stage Air Purifier can help you in approximately 50 words or less.

Prize Details

1 x WINIX Ultimate 5-Stage Air Purifier (model AUS-9500) valued of $795 RRP (inc GST).

Entry Limitations

All entries must be received during the competition period. Consumers may only enter once during the competition period. If multiple entries are submitted, only the first entry will be accepted. Approximate 50 words or less limitation is to be taken as a guideline, not an absolute limit.

Winner Notification

The winners will be notified by return private message (Facebook) in the first instance within one week of our announcement taking place on 22/12/2017. The results will also appear on the the Ausclimate Facebook Page

Prize Claim Date and Time

The prize must be claimed by 5pm AEDT 29/12/2017. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, the relevant winner’s entry will be deemed invalid and the Promoter reserves the right to distribute the relevant prize to the next best valid entry.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. The information regarding prizes and how to enter forms part of these conditions. By entering, entrants accept these conditions.
2. The competition will be conducted during the competition period. (Commences 8:30pm AEDT on 4/12/2017 and concludes at 11.59pm AEDST on 20/12/20176)
3. Entries must be received during the competition period. The Promoter is not liable for late, lost, incomplete, misdirected, incorrectly submitted, delayed or illegible entries, claims or correspondence due to error, omission, tampering, theft and communications failure or otherwise. The Promoter has no control over communications networks and is not liable for any problems associated with them due to traffic congestion, technical malfunction or otherwise. The Promoter is not liable for any consequences of user error including (without limitation) costs incurred. Entrants who enter using multiple facebook accounts may be disqualified.
4. Entries not fully complying with these conditions of entry may be deemed invalid at the Promoter’s discretion.
5. This competition is a game of skill; chance plays no part in determining the winners. Each valid entry will be individually judged (by representatives of the Promoter) based on, among other things, literary and creative merit.
6. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. The best valid single (1) entry, as determined by the judges, from all entries received during the Competition Period will win the prize.
8. All entries become the property of the Promoter and will not be returned to the entrant. Each “How an Air-Purifier can help you this Christmas season” comment must be the entrant’s original work. By entering this competition entrants: (a) consent to the Promoter making copies of or publishing the whole or any part of their entry (including the “How an Air-Purifier can help you this Christmas season” comment and otherwise exploiting the entry and any rights in relation to the entry, to publicise this competition or for any other purposes; and (b) undertake to the Promoter that their entry is not, and its use by the Promoter will not be, in breach of any third party intellectual property rights.
9. The prizes will be delivered to the winners at their nominated delivery address. (PO Box address will not be accepted)
10. If a winning entry is deemed not to comply with these conditions of entry, that entry will be discarded and the Promoter will distribute the relevant prize to the next best valid entry.
11. The winners must, at the Promoter’s request, participate in all promotional activity (such as publicity and photography) surrounding the winning of any prize, free of charge and they consent to the Promoter using their name and image in promotional material.
12. The Promoter and its associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss or loss of profits), expense, damage, personal injury or death which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this competition or accepting or using any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law).
13. Without limiting the previous paragraph, the Promoter and its associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any damage or delay in transit of the prizes.
14. The Promoter may require the winners to provide proof of identity, proof of age and proof of residency. Identification considered suitable for verification is at the Promoter’s discretion.
15. The Promoter may, at its sole discretion, disqualify all entries from, and prohibit further participation in this competition by, any person who tampers with, or benefits from any tampering with, the entry process or with the operation of the competition, or acts in violation of these conditions, acts in a disruptive manner or acts with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person.
16. The prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value. If a prize or any element of a prize is unavailable for any reason the Promoter may substitute for that prize or element of a prize another item of equal or higher value as determined by the Promoter.
17. The Promoter may communicate or advertise this competition using Facebook. However, the competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Entrants are providing their information to the Promoter and not to Facebook. Each entrant completely releases Facebook from any and all liability.
18. If for any reason any aspect of this competition is not capable of running as planned, including by reason of computer virus, communications network failure, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failure or any cause beyond the control of the Promoter, the Promoter may at its sole discretion cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition, or invalidate any affected entries.
19. The Promoter is not liable for any tax implications arising from prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought. Where this competition involves, for GST purposes, supplies being made for non-monetary consideration, entrants will follow the Australian Taxation Office’s stated view that where the parties are at arm’s length, goods and services exchanged are of equal GST inclusive market values.
20. The judges’ decision on allocation of the prize is at the complete discretion of the panel and no correspondence will be entered into in relation to the final selection or any part of the judging process.

All entries will be the property of the Promoter. The information entrants provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this competition. The information entrants’ companions provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of fulfilling the prize and otherwise administering this competition. The Promoter may collect entrants’ personal information (including through its contractors or agents) or disclose entrants’ or their companions’ personal information to its contractors and agents to assist in conducting this competition or communicating with entrants or their companions. By entering this competition, entrants consent to the storage of their personal information on the Promoter’s database and the Promoter may use this information for future competition and marketing purposes regarding its products, including contacting the entrant via electronic messaging. The Promoter is bound by the Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Entrants can request access to the personal information the Promoter holds about them by contacting the Promoter at the address stated in the Promoter section of these conditions. The Promoter’s Privacy Policy is located at http://www.ausclimate.com.au/files/ausclimate_privacypolicy.rtf

Hi folks!

Firstly, a big thank you for everybody supporting our month-long Ausclimate Lung Health Awareness Month initiative. We've been just delighted by everyone doing their bit to help us spread the word about this cause, so much so that we'd like to officially extend our Lung Health Awareness Special through close-of-business, Monday the 4th of December! So if you have any friends or family with home moisture problems or air quality issues, the rest of this week & weekend will be a great opportunity for them to take advantage of some excellent, limited-time specials.

Lung Health Awareness Special

We are proud to be offering an EXTRA 10% OFF* our already reduced Ausclimate website special sale prices store-wide when you mention "Lung Health Awareness Month".

To take advantage of this offer, please visit the Ausclimate website to view our full range of dehumidifiers & air purifiers, then call us on 1800 122 100 (freecall), making sure to mention "Lung Health Awareness Month" when placing your order.

Offer expires close-of-business, Monday the 4th of December, 2017

This unprecedented special on our part is all about spreading the word of this important health issue and getting products that can make a difference in the hands of many people who can use them most!

To find out more about Lung Health Awareness Month or get involved, please visit the Lung Foundation website or phone the Lung Foundation freecall Information and Support Centre 1800 654 301.

Thanks again for tuning in throughout Lung Health Awareness month & helping us to raise awareness for this important health-issue.

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

Offer Fine Print:
* Offer eligible when mentioned during over-the-phone orders only until close of business, Monday the 4th of December, 2017. 10% off all current listed Ausclimate website prices for Ausclimate over-the-phone orders only. Offer not eligible on previous orders. Commercial range not included in offer.

Hello again folks!

As Ausclimate continues our mission of sharing handy info & resources for better breathing throughout Lung Health Awareness Month, we have a particularly good one here; The Lung Foundation Australia's Lung Health Checklist!

https://lungfoundation.com.au/lung-health/checklist/

Lung Health Awareness Month is about encouraging our fellow Australians to take their lung health seriously & recognise symptoms early in both themselves & loved ones. We encourage everyone to check in with their lungs with this quick & easy checklist. It only takes a few minutes & the simple questions will help to recognise symptoms & risks of lung disease as well as the need to act promptly. Give it a go!

Lung Health Awareness Special

As we get to the tail-end of November, a reminder that for the month of November, we are proudly offering an EXTRA 10% OFF* our already reduced Ausclimate website special sale prices store-wide when you mention “Lung Health Awareness Month”.

To take advantage of this offer, please visit the Ausclimate website to view our full range of dehumidifiers & air purifiers, then call us on 1800 122 100 (freecall), making sure to mention “Lung Health Awareness Month” when placing your order.

To find out more about Lung Health Awareness Month or get involved, please visit http://www.lungfoundation.com.au/LHAM or phone the Lung Foundation freecall Information and Support Centre on 1800 654 301.

Thank you so much for tuning in during Lung Health Awareness Month & helping us to raise awareness for this important cause.

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

Offer Fine Print:
* Offer eligible when mentioned during over-the-phone orders only for the month of November 2017. 10% off all current listed Ausclimate website prices for Ausclimate over-the-phone orders only. Offer not eligible on previous orders. Commercial range not included in offer.

Hi folks! In this quick video I explain just how air purifiers & dehumidifiers can help to provide relief to many people affected by lung disease & assorted respiratory issues. Lung Health Awareness Month is about encouraging our fellow Australians to take their lung health seriously and recognise symptoms early in both themselves, and loved ones.

Lung Health Awareness Special

As we near the end of November, a reminder that for the month of November, we are proudly offering an EXTRA 10% OFF* our already reduced Ausclimate website special sale prices store-wide when you mention “Lung Health Awareness Month”.

To take advantage of this offer, please visit the Ausclimate website to view our full range of dehumidifiers & air purifiers, then call us on 1800 122 100 (freecall), making sure to mention “Lung Health Awareness Month” when placing your order.

To find out more about Lung Health Awareness Month or get involved, please visit http://www.lungfoundation.com.au/LHAM or phone the Lung Foundation freecall Information and Support Centre on 1800 654 301.

Stay tuned to this space through the rest of Lung Health Awareness Month as we’ll be continuing to share more great information and resources to raise awareness for this important cause.

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

Offer Fine Print:
* Offer eligible when mentioned during over-the-phone orders only for the month of November 2017. 10% off all current listed Ausclimate website prices for Ausclimate over-the-phone orders only. Offer not eligible on previous orders. Commercial range not included in offer.

A great video here from the Lung Foundation Australia about an important genre of Lung Disease, COPD.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma which is irreversible. COPD is a lung disease that affects 14% (or one in seven) Australians aged 40 or over.* COPD is also the second leading cause of avoidable hospital admissions in Australia.*

While there is no cure for COPD, as you will note in the video, there are steps that can be taken to breathe easier and perhaps most importantly, improve quality of life, particularly if it is identified and managed early. This starts by simply, having a CHAT. For more on COPD, please visit this link from the Lung Foundation for a variety of great resources: https://lungfoundation.com.au/patient-support/copd/

Ausclimate are doing our part for Lung Health Awareness Month with our Lung Health Awareness Month Special. This unprecedented special is all about spreading the word about the important health issue that is Lung Disease and getting products that can make a difference into the hands of those who can use them most! For the month of November, we are proudly offering an EXTRA 10% OFF* our already reduced Ausclimate website special sale prices store-wide when you mention “Lung Health Awareness Month”. To take advantage of this offer, please visit the Ausclimate website to view our full range of dehumidifiers & air purifiers, then call us on 1800 122 100 (freecall), making sure to mention “Lung Health Awareness Month” when placing your order.

To find out more about Lung Health Awareness Month or get involved, please visit http://www.lungfoundation.com.au/LHAM or phone the Lung Foundation freecall Information and Support Centre 1800 654 301. Stay tuned to this space throughout Lung Health Awareness Month as we'll be sharing more great information and resources throughout the month to raise awareness for this important cause.

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

* Statistics provided by the Lung Foundation Australia website: https://lungfoundation.com.au/patient-support/copd/

Offer Fine Print:

* Offer eligible when mentioned during over-the-phone orders only for the month of November 2017. 10% off all current listed Ausclimate website prices for Ausclimate over-the-phone orders only. Offer not eligible on previous orders. Commercial range not included in offer.

Ausclimate are doing our part for the Lung Foundation Australia Lung Health Awareness Month. This month is all about encouraging our fellow Australians to take their lung health seriously and recognise symptoms early in both themselves, and loved ones.

For the month of November, we are proud to officially announce that we will be offering an EXTRA 10% OFF* our already reduced Ausclimate website special sale prices store-wide when you mention "Lung Health Awareness Month".

This unprecedented special on our part is all about spreading the word of this important health issue and getting products that can make a difference in the hands of many people who can use them most!

To take advantage of this offer, please visit the Ausclimate website to view our full range of dehumidifiers & air purifiers, then call us on 1800 122 100 (freecall), making sure to mention "Lung Health Awareness Month" when placing your order.

To find out more about Lung Health Awareness Month or get involved, please visit the Lung Foundation website or phone the Lung Foundation freecall Information and Support Centre 1800 654 301.

Stay tuned to this space throughout Lung Health Awareness month as we'll be sharing some great information and resources throughout the month to raise awareness for an important cause.

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au

Offer Fine Print:

* Offer eligible when mentioned during over-the-phone orders only for the month of November 2017. 10% off all current listed Ausclimate website prices for Ausclimate over-the-phone orders only. Offer not eligible on previous orders. Commercial range not included in offer.

A few months back we had the opportunity to take part in the Lung Foundation Australia Chermside Patient Seminar, as you can see in this picture with Joanne at the event. It really was just a great experience to be able to talk with many patients struggling with a variety of lung disease and respiratory issues and to provide them with some important options that can assist in the overall Lung Disease relief picture.

We learned a great deal ourselves about just how serious an issue that Lung Disease is to everyday Australians. More than 7 million Australians have a chronic respiratory disease – or more than 1 in 4 of us! The seminar itself was well done and included some useful tips in living well with Lung Disease and how to be proactive with your care. Overall, well delivered, with some very valuable information in managing lung disease in day-to-day living.

As we wrap up a big month for Ausclimate, we have an even bigger November, as Ausclimate are doing our part for the Lung Foundation Australia Lung Health Awareness Month. This month is all about encouraging our fellow Australians to take their lung health seriously and recognise symptoms early in both themselves, and loved ones.

We're doing our part to promote Lung Health Awareness Month with our Ausclimate Lung Health Awareness Special. We'll be officially announcing the details of this month-long special tomorrow and sharing some great information and resources throughout the month to raise awareness.

This unprecedented special on our part is all about spreading the word of this important health issue and getting products that can make a difference in the hands of many people who can use them most!

To find out more about Lung Health Awareness Month or get involved, please visit lungfoundation.com.au/LHAM or phone the Lung Foundation freecall Information and Support Centre 1800 654 301.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's announcement and a big thank you to the Lung Foundation Australia.

Cheers,

Russell Bryan
Ausclimate Co-founder
visit the website: ausclimate.com.au