Australia’s most trusted air purifiers for aged care facilities

As we age, our immune system becomes weaker and less able to fight infections. This makes adults living in Residential Aged Care Facilities highly susceptible to respiratory infections, particularly when airborne viruses circulate in closed indoor spaces.

Pathogen free, clean air is essential in reducing the risk of respiratory infections spreading. Using an air purifier with a medical-grade HEPA filter significantly reduces the number of harmful airborne particles that can cause respiratory illness, protecting the health of residents.

“Air purifiers have been shown to be effective in removing potentially harmful aerosols. A study that employed air purifiers in a COVID-19 ward demonstrated clearance of 99% of aerosols within 5 min.”

Source: Infection Health and Disease Journal: Air purifiers for reducing the incidence of acute respiratory infections in Australian residential aged care facilities: A study protocol for a randomised control trial.

INOVA Air Purifier in a waiting room. A person being pushed in a wheelchair in the foreground.

Each INOVA V Series Air Purifier has been individually certified using a calibrated, Met One, ISO-compliant laser particle counter to meet or exceed the stated efficiency.

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INOVA E7, E8 , V9 Medical Grade HEPA Air Purifier, White, Front

$810.00

Effective in areas up to 25m2, the INOVA-V9 has been designed for use in clinical, childcare, education, and office environments, primarily for the removal of aerosol-based viral and bacterial cont...

INOVA E20, V20 Medical Grade HEPA Air Purifier, White, Front

$1,630.00

Effective in areas up to 100m2, the INOVA-V20 has been designed for use in clinical, childcare, education, and office environments, primarily for the removal of aerosol-based viral and bacterial co...

INOVA DE20, DV20 Medical Grade HEPA Air Purifier, White, Front

$1,830.00

Effective in areas up to 100m2 and featuring real-time filter monitoring, the INOVA-DV20 has been designed for use in clinical, childcare, education, and office environments, primarily for the remo...

$2,160.00

The INOVA-DV20WM wall-mounted air purifier has been designed for use in educational, clinical and office environments, primarily for the removal of aerosol-based viral and bacterial contaminants. T...

Why do aged care facilities need air purifiers?

Stop the spread of viruses

Aerosolised droplets from sick staff and residents can stay in the air for hours, putting other residents and staff at substantial risk of infection. An air purifier filters the air to reduce the number of pathogens to stop the spread.

Reduce allergic reactions

Many elderly Australians are impacted by allergies that can trigger a wide range of irritating symptoms. An air purifier filters the air and restricts allergens as small as pollen and dust from the air, reducing reactions.

Enhance air quality

In aged care facilities, it's crucial to maintain indoor air quality to prevent respiratory issues. An air purifier can help remove pollutants, dust, and other particles that cause poor indoor air quality, making the environment safer and healthier.

Decrease odours

Aged care facilities can have a range of odours to manage throughout the day. Air purifiers can adsorb odours with high-capacity activated carbon filters to provide residents and staff with a fresher and more pleasant indoor space.

Increased cognitive function

Exposure to airborne pollutants can cause cognitive decline, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions. Air purifiers can help remove harmful pollutants, improving cognitive function, memory and mood.

Aid respiratory health

Many elderly people have respiratory conditions like asthma, pneumonia or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Air purifiers can remove irritants and allergens that worsen these conditions.

Compliance with regulations

Research into the quality of air in aged care homes has revealed poor levels of air ventilation and distressingly high concentrations of harmful airborne pathogens. An air purifier ensures you are doing everything you can for the health of residents.

Comfort and well being

Clean and fresh indoor air can contribute to the overall comfort and well-being of elderly residents. Improved air quality can also help residents feel more at ease and relaxed in their environment, which is important in an aged care setting.

We are proud to have supported Australians through recent health crises. Our air purifiers helped those who struggled to breathe through the intense 2019-2020 bushfire season. We also supported hospitals, GP clinics and hotel quarantine locations with air purification to protect against the spread of the infection.

Trusted by Australia’s leading brands

INOVA air purifiers are an extremely effective tool to create a safer environment for your staff and residents. Each system utilises a high-efficiency pre-filter and medical-grade HEPA filter with a guaranteed medical-grade efficiency of 99.97% at 0.3 microns, capturing airborne aerosols, viruses, bacteria, pollens, allergens, and mould spores.

Why choose INOVA Air Purifiers?

Cleanest Air

Our medical-grade H13 HEPA filters offer the highest level of filtration. More than 7,500 INOVA air purifiers are in operation at leading Australian health facilities.

Best Filtration

With the largest activated carbon filters, our purifiers offer the best air filtration. Each filter contains kilograms of activated carbon, more than any other purifier on the market.

Longest Lasting

Our air purifying units are a lasting investment in clear air. Constructed from aluminium and steel and backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty that is at least three years longer than others.

Easy to Clean

Chemical-free, aluminium powder-coated construction allows for easy wipe-down and disinfection of external surfaces with any ethanol-based alcohol cleaning agent.

Australian-Made

INOVA Air Purifiers have been proudly Australian-owned and manufactured for over 20 years. This ensures quick and reliable support and filter replenishment.

Quiet and Portable

The Directional High-Flow™ air diffuser provides superior airflow and quiet operation. Systems can easily be moved from room to room on wheels for further convenience with wall-mounted units available.

Where should air purifiers be located in your aged care facility?

We recommend placing air purifiers in resident rooms, common areas and staff rooms for aged care facilities. All INOVA air purifiers are designed to operate 24/7 and are portable, ensuring systems can quickly be mobilised to where they are needed most.

Which INOVA air purifier is best for your aged care facility?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do air purifier filters last?

How do I know when to change the air purifier filters?

Depending on the model and filter configuration you will have either 2 or 3 filters in your system.

Stage 1 - Technostat Pre-filter.
On average the pre-filter is designed to last up to 6 months of continuous use. Dust levels in the ambient air will affect how long the pre-filter will last. Like a vacuum cleaner bag it is impossible to predict the exact lifespan because that comes down to how it is used. Pre-filters are white in colour and will turn grey fairly quickly within 1-2 weeks of use. This is nothing to be concerned about and simply means the filter is doing its job. After months of use, a dust layer will build up on the exterior of the pre-filter. We recommend checking the dust build-up on the pre-filter every 3 months of use. When the dust layer is approximately 2 mm thick the filter should be replaced.

Stage 2 - Medical-grade HEPA filter.
The H13 HEPA filter is designed to last 3 to 5 years under normal use. Like with other filters the environment in which it is used will determine the filter life.
The outside of the HEPA filter will change colour and turn grey when it needs changing. Generally, for the first two years of use the filter will remain white and then gradually get darker in the final months of its life. Note: the inside of the HEPA filter will always remain white, so it is important to check the outside of the filter which is visible when the pre-filter is being changed.

Stage 3 - Activated carbon wrap filter. (Excluded in V series systems)
The E7 impregnated carbon wrap around filter is designed for light duty use and will last approx. 6-12 months.

All other models utilise granular activated carbon (GAC) filters with kilograms of carbon with a life of 1-3 years depending on use.

Activated carbon filters work by adsorbing chemicals, gases and odours from the air and the more activated carbon in the filter the better it will purify the air due to a larger surface area, it will also last longer. For example: a 6 kg activated carbon filter will last 3 times as long as a 2 kg filter and remove 3 times the amount of pollutants from the air during its life. Activated carbon filters are like large sponges which have an extraordinarily large surface area.

Carbon filters should be changed when they are saturated, this means the filter has entirely filled up with whatever it has filtered from the air during use. You can tell when a carbon filter needs changing because the air coming out of the air purifier will either be tainted with an odour of what it has adsorbed during use, or the air will simply stop smelling clean or smell stale.

Air which is purified through a carbon filter has a very distinct clean smell which is void of all odours, except for a slight sweet smell from the activated carbon itself, most people describe the carbon as having a “fresh smell”.