Answers to the questions facility managers, infection preventionists, food safety teams and owners ask most about continuous air and surface purification. Learn how Energized Hydrogen Peroxide (eH2O2) works, how it compares to HEPA filters and UV-C, and how EMT helps hospitals, senior living communities, hotels, restaurants, food processing plants, schools and daycares reduce viruses, bacteria, mold and odors. Don’t see your question? Contact us or call (844) 885-0088.
Extreme Microbial Technologies (EMT) is an Ohio-based company that provides continuous air and surface purification for commercial facilities. Our systems use Energized Hydrogen Peroxide (eH2O2) to reduce viruses, bacteria, mold, odors and VOCs in the air and on surfaces, 24 hours a day.
We work with hospitals and healthcare facilities, senior living communities, hotels, restaurants, food processing and manufacturing plants, schools, daycares, offices, retail spaces and indoor grow facilities. Along with purification, we offer microbial detection, real-time monitoring and ongoing maintenance, so you can see what is in your environment and know your system is working.
Energized Hydrogen Peroxide is the active technology inside EMT’s MAK™ units. The units release positively and negatively charged hydrogen peroxide molecules into the space. Those molecules move with the air, seek out microbes in the air and on surfaces, and damage them so they can no longer survive or reproduce.
When eH2O2 has done its job, it breaks down into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2), so it leaves no chemical residue behind. Learn more about our purification technology.
Most air purifiers are passive. HEPA filters and UV-C lights only treat the air that happens to pass through the unit, so germs have to travel to the device before anything happens to them, and surfaces in the room are not treated at all.
EMT is active. eH2O2 molecules are sent out into the room, where they reach the air and the surfaces that air touches, including hard-to-reach places. Many facilities use EMT alongside the filtration they already have to add a continuous layer of protection.
EMT systems are designed to reduce viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In third-party and university testing performed in real rooms (not small test chambers), EMT technology showed reductions of:
Results in any facility depend on the size of the space, airflow and conditions. Contact us to request testing details.
Yes. EMT systems are built to run continuously while people are in the room. There are no sprays, fogging or wet chemicals to apply, and rooms do not need to be cleared or taken out of service. eH2O2 breaks down into water and oxygen and leaves no harmful residue on surfaces or products, which makes it a good fit for patient rooms, resident rooms, classrooms, guest rooms and food areas.
Both. Because eH2O2 travels wherever the air flows, it treats surfaces as well as the air, including spots that are hard to reach with routine cleaning. This continuous surface treatment between cleanings is one of the main differences between EMT and filter-based air purifiers.
No. EMT is an added layer of protection, not a replacement for hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, sanitation procedures or your infection prevention program. Manual cleaning happens at set times. EMT keeps working in the hours between cleanings, around the clock.
Yes. In addition to microbes, EMT systems reduce odor-causing compounds and VOCs in the air and on surfaces. This helps with musty odors from mold and mildew, lingering odors in guest rooms and common areas, and odors from cooking, trash and storage areas.
EMT is designed to help reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections by lowering the level of pathogens in the air and on surfaces, protecting both patients and healthcare workers. In testing, EMT technology reduced MRSA (Staphylococcus) by 99.99%.
Because it runs 24/7 in occupied rooms, EMT adds protection between terminal cleanings and room turnovers. It works best as part of a complete infection prevention program alongside hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.
Yes. Older adults are more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID-19, and shared spaces such as dining rooms, activity rooms and hallways make it easy for germs to spread. EMT units run quietly and continuously, need no daily work from staff and use no sprays or fogging, so residents’ routines are not disrupted. Units can be mounted on walls, ceilings or connected to the HVAC system, out of residents’ reach.
Every facility is different, so we start with an assessment. Common placements include patient and resident rooms, waiting rooms and lobbies, nurses’ stations, dining and activity areas, therapy rooms, staff break rooms, laundry and soiled utility rooms, and any area with frequent odor or mold problems. Our team designs a layout based on your square footage, HVAC system and highest-risk areas.
Yes. EMT’s MAK™ units are designed for silent operation, so they can run around the clock in patient rooms, resident rooms, guest rooms and classrooms without disturbing anyone.
Musty odors, mildew and stale air are some of the most common guest complaints. EMT units can be installed in each guest room on the wall, ceiling or HVAC, as well as in hallways, lobbies, fitness centers and other common areas. They work continuously to reduce mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, odors and VOCs, so rooms stay fresher between stays instead of only after housekeeping.
No. Unlike fogging or ozone shock treatments that require an empty room, EMT runs continuously while guests are in the room. There is no downtime, no lost room nights and nothing for housekeeping to apply.
Yes. Restaurants use EMT in dining rooms, kitchens, prep areas, walk-in coolers, dry storage and restrooms to reduce airborne and surface microbes, mold and odors. Because eH2O2 leaves no harmful residue, it can run around food and food-contact areas without adding chemicals to your workflow.
Bacteria and mold spores travel on air currents and settle on equipment, surfaces, packaging and product. In processing plants, cold storage and packing areas, air can carry contamination from drains, condensation, waste areas and foot traffic into clean zones. Air is often the most overlooked part of a sanitation program.
Listeria thrives in cool, damp environments like coolers, freezers and processing rooms, and mold can damage product and shorten shelf life. In testing, EMT technology reduced Listeria by 99.99% and Penicillium mold by 98.90%.
EMT units treat the air and the surfaces that air reaches, including hard-to-clean areas, and they keep working between sanitation cycles. EMT is meant to support, not replace, your sanitation procedures and food safety plan.
Yes. EMT’s BAMS (Bio-Aerosol Monitoring System) provides portable, real-time detection of microbial and inert particles in the air, and our Bactiscan™ light helps identify biofilms, mold and bacteria on surfaces. These tools help you find problem areas, set a baseline before installation and confirm improvement afterward. Learn more about microbial detection.
EMT does not use sprays, fogs or wet chemicals. Energized Hydrogen Peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen and leaves no harmful chemical residue, which is why it is used in food processing, cold storage, restaurants and indoor grow facilities to help protect products from microbial contamination.
Yes. EMT units use no sprays or fogging and leave no harmful residue. They mount on walls, ceilings or the HVAC system, out of children’s reach, and they run silently all day. That makes EMT a simple, hands-off way to add microbial protection in daycares, preschools and classrooms.
Germs spread quickly when children share toys, tables and air in the same rooms all day. By continuously reducing viruses and bacteria in the air and on surfaces, EMT may help reduce the spread of illness between children and staff and contribute to fewer sick days for students, teachers and employees.
According to the U.S. EPA, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, where concentrations of some pollutants can be higher than outdoors. In shared indoor spaces, germs, mold spores and VOCs build up and spread between people and onto surfaces. Improving air and surface quality helps protect the health of the people in your building and the products you make or serve.
Research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimated that better indoor environments in U.S. buildings could produce annual savings and productivity gains of:
For facilities, that can mean fewer sick days, fewer complaints, better reviews and less product loss.
It depends on your space, HVAC system and goals. EMT offers the MAK-Inline™ for existing HVAC systems, the MAK-9™ Wall Unit, plug-in units including the MAK-14™, MAK-414™ and MAK-TWIN™, and the X-MAK™ Super Scrubber for larger or high-demand areas. Our team will recommend the right combination after reviewing your facility.
Very little on your end. EMT provides real-time monitoring of both your environment and your units’ operation, inspects equipment on a regular basis and replaces the MAK™ cells every 24 months. Your staff doesn’t have to manage maintenance schedules or chemical supplies.
Pricing depends on the size of your facility, the number and type of units and your HVAC setup, so every system is quoted individually. Quotes are free. Contact us or call (844) 885-0088, and a member of our team will reach out to learn about your facility and recommend a solution.
