However, those systems could be a bit expensive and most restaurants can’t afford to replace their units, so many of them have opted for cheaper options.
I am a big foodie, and I love going out to eat in restaurants, but since the pandemic, I have skipped going to some of my favorite restaurants in town. I have been frequenting restaurants that offer outside seating because I believe it is the safest option for me. I do visit other restaurants that have indoor seating, but I find that I am never quite relaxed in those spaces. Our lives were impacted by the pandemic, and many businesses were hit hard as well, and now that many of them have reopened at full capacity they are doing what they can to make it safe for their patrons. Some restaurants have installed new state-of-the-art HVAC systems to guarantee that the air quality inside their facilities is ideal for breathing safely. However, those systems could be a bit expensive and most restaurants can’t afford to replace their units, so many of them have opted for cheaper options. One of which is to install an Air Scrubber which is an air purifying device that attaches to the ductwork of the HVAC system, and it removes air pollutants as well as helps to destroy viruses that could be lingering on surfaces. These devices also help to extend the life of HVAC systems because they trap dust and prevent debris from accumulating inside the ductwork. These devices are not cheap, they range from about $600 to about $4,000, so I don’t think I would get one for my home, but I would feel comfortable knowing that a restaurant has one of them installed because at least I know for sure that the air quality as well as the surface areas are clean.