Recent independent test results confirm Broan NuTone’s SurfaceShield bath fan has been proven to effectively kill* viruses. While numerous studies have proven the effectiveness of SurfaceShield™, which incorporates Vyv antimicrobial LED technology (400-420nm), to kill* bacteria, mold, fungi, and yeast, there is now validation for successfully killing viruses on surfaces. This new study confirms effectiveness against non-enveloped viruses, which are the most difficult class of virus to destroy.

Broan-NuTone® LLC, the largest provider of clean air products, partnered with Vyv, the leader in antibacterial LED lighting technology, to create SurfaceShield™, a ventilation fan + LED light designed for hands-free cleaning protection of bathrooms, home offices, nurseries and home gyms. This technology is built into the powerful and quiet 110 CFM Roomside series bathroom ventilation fans to pull airborne pollutants from the room, while also preventing bacterial buildup on surfaces.

“It’s remarkable that the technology in one of our newest ventilation fans, introduced in 2020, not only helps homeowners combat mold, mildew, and bacteria, but has now been proven effective to kill* viruses,” said Edwin Bender, VP Marketing Broan-NuTone LLC. “Our partnership with Vyv, demonstrates Broan-NuTone’s major advancement in our mission to make the air in homes as fresh as the air outside.”

“Broan-NuTone began engineering new solutions with Vyv’s antimicrobial light prior to the current pandemic,” said Vyv CEO and co-founder Colleen Costello. “Together, we’ve been on a path to bring a new class of continuous microbial protection to address the world’s ever-evolving microbial challenges. The implications are vast because unlike harmful UV-C light, Vyv’s patented technology can be used continuously and without restriction 24/7 around people, animals and plants.”

Further information on the study results can be found here. To find out more information on Broan-NuTone SurfaceShield visit www.broan-nutone.com/surfaceshield.