IP Library Granted Patent US 9,433,691
Granted Patent B2
US 9,433,691 · App. 14/463,206 · Granted Sep 6, 2016

Room cleaning system and method

Inventors: Andrew Eide (Rockwall, TX); Joseph P. Urso (Dallas, TX); Carl C. Christoff (Dallas, TX); Timothy Raymond Vadnais (Plano, TX); Chad Darris Recer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee: AERUS LLC
A61L2/00A47L9/00A61L9/00A61L9/205A61L2/18A61L2209/14
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Patent No.
US 9,433,691
App. No.
14/463,206
Granted
Sep 6, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A multi-step process for cleaning, disinfecting and substantially eliminating allergens in a room is provided.

Claims (63)

1. A method of providing a room that is both clean and substantially free of allergens, wherein the room comprises at least hard and soft surfaces, bedding, carpet, and an HVAC system having coils, a filter, a condensation drip pan and at least one vent, the method comprising:

placing an air purification system in the room;

activating the air purification system;

vacuuming all surfaces of the room with a vacuum cleaner;

vacuuming the HVAC coils;

applying a disinfectant to the HVAC coils;

replacing HVAC filter;

vacuuming at least one HVAC vent;

applying the disinfectant to the at least one HVAC vent;

placing an enzyme tablet in the HVAC condensation drip pan;

applying the disinfectant to all hard surfaces in the room;

applying the disinfectant to all soft surfaces in the room other than carpet;

treating the carpet;

treating room with hydroxyl treatment;

vacuuming the carpet with the vacuum cleaner;

encasing bedding in protectors;

applying a protectant to soft surfaces with a fogger;

applying a protectant to hard surfaces with a cloth;

placing the air purification system for normal usage; and

providing an upright vacuum in the room for occupant usage.

2. The method according to claim 1 wherein:

the air purification system contains an ionization system, a carbon filter, a HEPA filter, and oxidizers to prevent contamination.

3. The method according to claim 1 wherein:

the vacuum cleaner contains a HEPA filter.

4. The method according to claim 1 wherein:

the enzyme tablet contains no tea tree oil.

5. The method according to claim 1 wherein:

the disinfectant contains no cleaning solutions.

6. The method according to claim 1 wherein:

the disinfectant is applied to the hard surfaces with a cloth.

7. The method according to claim 1 wherein:

the disinfectant is applied to soft surfaces with a microsprayer or ULV fogger.

8. The method according to claim 1 wherein treating the carpet comprises the following steps:

applying crystallizing shampoo to carpet;

applying dust mite and flea control product to carpet;

applying allergen and odor neutralizer to carpet; and

applying disinfectant to carpet.

9. The method according to claim 1 wherein:

the upright vacuum cleaner contains a HEPA filter.

10. A method of providing a room that is both clean and substantially free of allergens, wherein the room comprises at least hard and soft surfaces, carpet, and an HVAC system having coils, a filter, a condensation drip pan and at least one vent, the method comprising:

placing an air purification system in the room, the air purification system containing an ionization system, a carbon filter, a HEPA filter, and oxidizers to prevent contamination;

activating the air purifier system;

vacuuming all surfaces of the room with a vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner including a HEPA filter;

vacuuming the HVAC coils;

applying a cleaning and disinfectant solution to the HVAC coils;

replacing HVAC filter;

vacuuming the at least one HVAC vent;

applying a disinfectant to the at least one HVAC vent, the disinfectant being free of cleaning solution;

placing an enzyme tablet in an HVAC condensation drip pan, the enzyme tablet being free of tea tree oil;

applying the disinfectant with a cloth to all hard surfaces in the room;

applying the disinfectant with a microsprayer or ULV fogger to all soft surfaces in the room other than carpet;

treating the carpet with the following steps:

applying crystallizing shampoo to carpet with a multifunction cleaning device;

applying dust mite and flea control product to carpet;

applying allergen and odor neutralizer to carpet; and

applying the disinfectant to carpet with a microsprayer or ULV fogger;

treating room with hydroxyl treatment;

vacuuming the carpet with the vacuum cleaner;

encasing bedding in protectors;

applying a protectant to soft surfaces with a ULV fogger;

applying a protectant to hard surfaces with a cloth;

placing air purification system for normal usage; and

providing an upright vacuum with a HEPA filter for occupant usage.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 14, 2020
From: AERUS LLC; AERUS CONCEPTS, L.P.; AERUS ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, LLC
To: PNC BANK (A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION)
Reel/Frame 051823/0869 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 20, 2014
From: EIDE, ANDREW; URSO, JOSEPH P.; CHRISTOFF, CARL C.; VADNAIS, TIMOTHY RAYMOND; RECER, CHAD DARRIS
To: AERUS LLC
Reel/Frame 033573/0552 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61867451 · Aug 19, 2013
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