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How Bi-Polar Ionization Works?

Mechanism of Bi-polar Ionization for Inactivating Harmful Substances
Mechanism for Inactivating Airborne Fungi The positive (H+) and negative (O2 -) ions cluster together on the surface of airborne fungi, causing a chemical reaction that results in the creation of highly reactive OH groups called hydroxyl radicals (•OH). The hydroxyl radical will take a hydrogen
molecule from the cell wall of an airborne fungi particle. Inhibits mold infestation as well as controls musty and household odors (caused in large part by mold fungi) as they occur.

Mechanism for Inactivating Airborne Virus
The positive (H+) and negative (O2 -) ions surround the hemagglutinin (surface proteins that form on organisms and trigger infections) and change into highly reactive OH groups called hydroxyl radicals (•OH). These take a hydrogen molecule from the hemagglutinin and change into water (H2O). The ions destroy the virus surface structure, for example its envelopes and spikes, on a molecular level. As a result, the virus cannot infect even if it enters the body.

Mechanism for Deactivating Airborne Allergens
The positive (H+) and negative (O2 -) ions surround the airborne allergen and change into highly reactive hydroxyl radicals (•OH). The hydroxyls then deactivate the molecules of the IgE antibody binding site of the allergen. No allergic symptoms occur even if allergens enter the body.
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