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1 Change the very air you breathe Kills greater than 99% of bacteria on a first-pass basis. RxAir B-Series Air Purification System Better Rest Orders@BetterRestSolutions.com

2 Protect your family Take control and improve your indoor environment and well-being RxAir B-Serires is simple to use - just plug it in, press the power button and adjust the fan speed to one of the 15 different speed settings to the desired noise levels. Let RxAir do the rest with its patented UV Air Purification technology behind the scenes to keep the air clean. It s extremely easy and quiet, we know you will love it. Protects those who suffer from respiratory conditions or weakened immune system Reduces concentrations of volatile organic compounds Serves as a preventative measure for individuals concerned about getting sick from bacteria and viruses

3 RxAir B-Series Air Purification System Kills greater than 99% of bacteria on a first-pass basis. FDA Class II Medical Device Destroys greater than 99% of airborne bacteria Reduces concentrations of odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Innovative, filter-less, energy conscious air purification technology Cleans the air up to 6x per hour in an average sized bedroom and up to 3x per hour in an 800 sq ft room. Quick and easy cartridge replacement Complements any home decor with its sleek, refined design Ideal for use both residentially and commercially Virus and bacterial testing completed in FDA certified laboratories FILTER-LESS No need to replace costly, pathogen laden filters CONSTANT CLEANING Works nonstop to destroy indoor air pollution. POWERFUL REACH Cleans the air up to 3 times per hour in an 800 sq ft room.

4 A very safe solution done just right... Germicidal ultraviolet light inactivates pathogens. Medical grade plastic Tested in FDA and outside laboratories Aggressive warranty Kills 99.9% of common bacterial pathogens Safe around children and animals No ozone exposure Minimal maintenance Shuts off when tampered with Air tower design with embedded kill chamber is recognizable as a common appliance

5 Our own trust comes from the data. (available online) Northeast Laboratories, Inc.: Chamber Test Analysis The results of this test confirm that the UV-400 appears to be effective in reducing bacteria counts in ambient atmospheres, effectively removing more than 99% of bacteria in a short period of time. Dr. Wladyslaw J. Kowalski: Residential Application of the UV-400 Portable Air Purification Unit This analysis reveals that the UV-400 has a demonstrated ability to disinfect air and inactivate a wide range of pathogens. Northeast Laboratories, Inc.: Odor-Reduction Testing The results of this test confirm that the UV-400 appears to be effective in reducing odor-causing elements in air. Northeast Laboratories, Inc.: VOC-Reduction Testing The results of this test confirm that the UV-400 appears to be effective in reducing volatile organic compounds in air.

6 Compare us to competitors... please. Testimonials help. Unsolicited media coverage is better. RxAir Device Destroys Tuberculosis, Measles Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria and measles viruses hang unseen in the air for hours, even days, waiting to infect unvaccinated victims who inhale them. The new RxAir UV air purification system by UV Flu Technologies (OTCBB: UVFT) has been proven to destroy more than 99% of airborne tuberculosis bacteria and measles viruses, effectively reducing exposure for everyone in the room, including unvaccinated individuals. We all need to breathe and not everyone is vaccinated, so it is imperative to look at reducing airborne exposure, which is the primary mode of transmission for both TB and measles, stated Bryan Stone, MD, Chief of Medicine, Desert Regional Medical Center. Hospitals have long been using germicidal UV air purifiers to combat the airborne pathogens on a continuous basis. Now, there is a portable floor model available to consumers, schools and businesses from RxAir that utilizes the same proven UV light technology hospitals use to fight these deadly pathogens. The key to RxAir UV light air purifier s effectiveness is that it forces extended exposure of the bacteria and viruses to powerful UV light, effectively inactivating them.

7 Testimonials help. Unsolicited media coverage is better. Air Purifiers Can Help Reduce the Risk of Bacterial Infection for Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the most common methods of treatment for cancer, and since its introduction in the 1950s, it has helped many people live full lives. Unfortunately, as chemotherapy drugs are incredibly strong, they can have negative effects on the body. In addition to causing various side effects, chemotherapy can significantly damage the immune system, leaving individuals at high risk of developing infections. As Everday Health explains: Chemotherapy drugs work by killing the rapidly proliferating cancer cells that are making you sick. The downside is that they can also damage healthy white blood cells, which are normally the backbone of your immune system and are constantly replenished. A reduced white blood cell count, a common side effect of cancer treatment, leaves you susceptible to infections, including those caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. According to the American Cancer Society, infections among cancer patients can be more serious and more difficult to treat than infections among healthy individuals. In fact, the source states infection is one of the most common life-threatening complications of cancer. As a result, cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy are advised to take special precautions to lower their risk of developing an infection. These precautions involve getting vaccines and flu shots and even changing the way they handle food. Additionally, chemotherapy patients may want to consider investing in an air purification system for their home, as these devices can significantly reduce their exposure to bacteria and viruses. The RxAir Air Purification System, for example, has been independently tested by an EPA- and FDAcertified laboratory, with results confirming that it effectively destroys more than 99% of airborne bacteria and viruses. These include the flu, pneumonia, strep, the common cold and more. Lean more by viewing the lab results.

8 RxAir Destroys Viruses Spread Via Sneezes, Coughs, Talking While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Dec. 4 that the flu vaccine may not be as effective against the serious flu strains that are the most dominant this flu season, the new RxAir UV air purification system by UV Flu Technologies (OTCBB: UVFT) destroys all types of flu viruses, effectively reducing exposure for everyone in the room, even unvaccinated individuals. The RxAir Air Purifier s patented kill chamber and scientifically chosen UV-C lights have been proven in independent EPA- and FDA-certified laboratory testing to destroy on first pass more than 99% of airborne flu viruses, and other harmful viruses and bacteria that cause the cold, MRSA (staph), strep (whooping cough), TB, measles, pneumonia and a myriad of other antibiotic-resistant and viral infections. Since this flu season s vaccines may not be as effective against some of the deadlier strains, it is imperative to look at reducing airborne exposure, which is the flu virus primary mode of transmission, emphasized Bryan Stone, Chief of Medicine, Desert Regional Medical Center. Germicidal UV air purifiers are the best way to combat the airborne pathogens on a continuous basis. The RxAirUV light air purifiers force extended exposure of flu viruses to UV light, effectively inactivating them. We needed a new magic bullet this season and this one makes so much sense. Before UV light air purification technology, hand washing and vaccines were the mainstay of defense, Dr. Stone noted. Now, a safe but effective defensive product can inactivate the viruses in the very air they use for transmission. Even better, RxAir can work around the clock, continually eliminating viruses as individuals emit them. Infected individuals, even if asymptomatic, emit viruses as they breathe, talk, cough and sneeze. Wherever there are people, it is likely that airborne viruses are present. Many of these viruses will remain airborne and active for days after the person leaves a room, ready to infect anyone inhaling them. Since each person takes 25,000 breaths per day, a RxAir air purification system is a necessary and effective tool to reduce flu exposure, especially for strains not matched to the vaccines and for individuals who may not follow other flu prevention practices. As seen in USA Today s Fight Against the Flu supplement distributed in this weekend s edition in select metro areas, RxAir advantages include: Exchanges room air up to 6 times per hour High intensity germicidal UV light and patented kill chamber provides prolonged UV ray exposure necessary to destroy pathogens Proven by independent EPA- and FDA-certified laboratories to destroy 99% of airborne viruses and bacteria on first pass Destroys rather than traps pathogens no filter to change, no exposure to trapped live pathogens RxAir Air Purification Systems are ideal for homes, schools, offices, businesses, restaurants, salons, etc.

9 B-Series Air Purification System Unit Weight: 14.2 lbs. UPC #: Part #: UCESRXAIR0001 Model number: UVC2001-B UPC: Power usage: 93 watts Electrical: 120V/60Hz/1.6A Unit size: 32.0 x 12.5 x 9.5 Shipping Weight: 18.0 lbs. Safety: ETL listed Room size: Up to 800 square feet 36 Town Forest Road Oxford, Massachusetts Orders@BetterRestSolutions.com General Inquiries Discount Sales and Product Info ext. 112

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