ATLANTA — A new generation of HEPA air scrubbers released in early 2026 achieves 99.99 percent capture efficiency for particles as small as 0.1 microns — exceeding the standard 99.97 percent HEPA threshold and providing improved protection for workers and occupants on mold and asbestos remediation jobs.
The new units from Abatement Technologies and Nikro Industries use a four-stage filtration system combining a pre-filter, activated carbon filter, HEPA filter, and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to capture and neutralize airborne particles, volatile organic compounds, and biological contaminants.
The ultraviolet germicidal irradiation stage — a feature previously found only in hospital-grade air purification systems — kills mold spores, bacteria, and viruses that pass through the HEPA filter, providing an additional layer of protection on jobs where biological contamination is a concern.
The new units are designed to meet the negative air pressure requirements of the IICRC S520 mold remediation standard and the EPA's asbestos abatement guidelines, which require that containment areas be maintained at negative pressure to prevent the spread of contaminants to unaffected areas.
Pricing for the new units ranges from $1,200 to $2,800 depending on airflow capacity. Restoration contractors report that the improved filtration performance has been particularly valuable on jobs in occupied buildings, where the risk of cross-contamination is a significant concern.
