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Takket

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45. that isn't a good point..........

Sun May 10, 2020, 06:17 PM

May 2020

apologies to the person who posted that to you, but this is not accurate.

You don't want the virus to be lingering in stagnate air. The more air changes per hour a room has, the cleaner it is. Hint: Do you think hospitals turn off ventilation systems to stop virus spread?

Yes the A/C system cited in the article linked caused problems but the reason was it was mounted on the wall and blowing horizontally across the room, and the unit just recirculated the air in the room (I.e. there was no fresh air brought in from outdoors).

If the salon has a central A/C system (I.e. you see air vents in the ceiling and not actual blower units on the walls), you will be fine. if you see blower units or window mounted residential type air conditioners, i would be worried about that.

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good point. Thank you for your helpful advice. CTyankee May 2020 #9

that isn't a good point.......... Takket May 2020 #45

Ah, I see what you mean. Thank you for the clarification. CTyankee May 2020 #50

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Bless You!! Nictuku May 2020 #18

+ JI7 May 2020 #78

Here is what my salon is doing.. luvs2sing May 2020 #7

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