of the most toxic indoor air is found in nail salons. There are a number of noxious fumes in the polish, remover, varnish and adhesives commonly used at nail salons. Chemicals that are used in nail care products include, but are not limited to, toluene and formaldehyde, which the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration classifies as carcinogens (cancer-causing). These solvents emit strong doses of chemicals, known as volatile organic compounts (VOCs), that are dangerous to the health of nail professionals, other salon employees, salon clients, local residents and area workers. We carry several air purifier models that are effective in purifying the air of VOCs and chemicals unique to nail salons, hair salons and spas, each being best suited for specific environments. Air Oasis G3 3000 Xtreme Air Purifier The Air Oasis G3 3000 Xtreme UV Air Purifier is perfect for occupied areas with higher levels of known contaminants such as pet odors, mold,

cooking odors, VOCs and more. It is also great for small commercial applications such as hair or nail salons (1 workstation per unit with some acrylic nails or 2 workstations with NO acrylic nails), smoky places and doctors'The Xtreme is twice the strength of the residential Air Oasis 3000, enabling you to have a much higher level of effectiveness in areas of higher contamination. It's capable of not only sanitizing your air, but also killing surface mold, bacteria, virusesOf all the air cleaners on the market that can treat nail product odors, the Air Oasis G3 3000 Xtreme is the quietest and requires the lowest maintenance. Air Oasis 5000PRO Commercial Unit (3 or More Stations) or High AcrylicThis unit contains two 9-inch AHPCO Cells and two fans. Oasis 5000PRO has the strength of two Air Oasis ACT 9" Induct units, but is in a portable case. is only recommended for commercial places with high pollution; smoky bars and restaurants with 6 or more concurrent smokers, large nail

salons doing a high volume of acrylic nails or large kennels with 25 orair purifier choice magazineIt should be hung from the ceiling or mounted high on acyclone air cleaner partsDuring peak pollution times it can be operated on high, if needed.air knight air purification system top tech Airpura V-600 Air Cleaner with Super Carbon (1 to 6 Stations) The Airpura V-600 has a hefty 18 pound super carbon designed for problems that are formaldehyde and ammonia based, like products used in nail and hair salons and spas, and a 5-year HEPA filter to capture nail dust. The V-600 can treat 1 to 6 nail stations (fewer if mostly acrylic nails). The two special microbial (bacteria and viruses) suppressing filters

help to protect the 18 pound carbon bed. If your salon does a high volume of acrylic nails, the Airpura C-600 with a 26 pound super carbon upgrade is your best choice. All Airpura air cleaners have felt gaskets that are used to seal the filter chamber, eliminating rubber seal off gassing. Airpura uses a powerful, variable speed integrated fan/motor, letting you choose the rate you clean your air from super quiet to premium power filtering with a maximum of 560 CFM capacity. One V-600 or C-600 can treat up to a 2,000 square about Airpura V-600 and C-600 Air CleanersWe often visit nail salons to relax, get pampered, and put our feet up, but how many times have we felt the need to cover our noses due to smells, or had to close our eyes due to the chemicals? There is a reason why your nail artist is wearing a face cover, so why aren’t we? Gases, and Chemicals, and Toxins, Oh My! Products used in nail salons can contain many chemicals that can have serious health effects to any salon visitor.

Some of these harmful chemicals and the products that they can be found in are as follows: Acetone in nail polishes and nail polish removers can cause headaches, dizziness, and can also irritate eyes, skin, nose and throat. Formaldehyde, also found in nail polish and nail hardener, can cause difficulty breathing,coughing, asthma-like attacks, and wheezing. It can also irritate eyes, skin, throat and cause allergic reactions. Formaldehyde can cause cancer. Ethyl methacrylate (EMA), an artificial nail liquid, can cause asthma, as well as irritate your eyes, skin, nose, and mouth. It can also cause difficulty concentrating. If you’re pregnant, this chemical can affect your unborn child. Toluene, which can be found in nail polish and fingernail glues, can cause dry or cracked skin, headaches, dizziness, and numbness. It can also irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs as well as causing damage to your liver and kidneys. If you’re pregnant, this chemical can also harm your unborn child.

Dibutyl phthalate, found in nail polish, can cause nausea and irritated eyes, skin, nose, mouth, and throat. Long-term exposures to high concentrations may cause other serious effects. What Am I Breathing in a Nail Salon? During your salon visit, you can be exposed to harmful chemicals, dust, vapors, and if not careful, you can even ingest it in your food and drink. Since our appointments are usually about 30 minutes or longer, that is plenty of time for the chemicals to enter our bodies and have an adverse effect on our health. Another air quality concern doesn’t even originate from the salon itself: sick customers. Most salons will not turn away customers who are sick, so the chair that you’re sitting in could have been the resting spot of someone who has the cold, or worse. Airborne bacteria can linger on chairs, magazines, and tables, so although you may not see them, it’s very possible that they’re there. What’s to be done About the Air Quality? So what can we do to protect ourselves?