Frequently Asked Questions
Clinical Use & Compatibility
What is Breezy Blue™?
Breezy Blue™ (Breezy) is a touchless whole-room disinfection system that applies aerosolized hydrogen peroxide (aHP) to disinfect hospital rooms, equipment and facilities. As demonstrated via third-party lab testing, Breezy removes greater than 99.99% of numerous pathogens, neutralizes odors, and is operated at the push of a button.
How does Breezy work?
Breezy emits a dry fog (micron-sized particles) of aHP disinfectant that fills a room and uniformly covers all surfaces—including hard-to-reach areas, equipment and fabrics—without leaving residue or moisture. Fogging cycles typically last between 30 seconds to 120 seconds, followed by a 10-minute contact time and 10 to 20 minutes of ventilation.
Within which areas of a hospital can Breezy be used?
Breezy is suitable for:
| Physical Space | Application |
| Patient rooms | Terminal cleaning, particularly for enhanced disinfection after patient discharge |
| Equipment rooms | Deep disinfection of multiple pieces of equipment during one-hour aHP cycle |
| ORs, Emergency Departments, PACUs, Sterile Processing Departments | Deep disinfection of entire space during regular decontamination cycles when unoccupied |
| Restrooms, waiting rooms, break rooms and other shared spaces | As part of regular cleaning, when closed |
| Ambulances and mobile care units | Rapid disinfection between transport patients or between shifts |
Can Breezy be used during clinical downtime or within a short turnover window?
Yes. Most spaces are ready for reentry within 20 to 30 minutes (including 10 minutes of fogging contact time and 10 to 20 minutes of ventilation).
Can Breezy be used in occupied areas?
No. Breezy should not be used in actively occupied spaces. It is designed for use between patients, during shift changes, or when spaces are unoccupied.
Is Breezy safe to use around electronics and medical equipment?
Yes. The dry fog is non-corrosive, leaves no residue, and is safe around monitors, electronics, and medical equipment.
What PPE is required during fogging?
No PPE is required while fogging if you remain outside the room. If reentering within 10 minutes after fogging, wear eye protection and a mask.
Why is Breezy better than disinfecting by hand or with UV systems?
Breezy Blue™ delivers superior efficacy, consistency, and efficiency compared to manual disinfection or UV light systems:
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Feature
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Manual Disinfection
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UV Systems
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Breezy Blue™ (aHP)
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Pathogen Reduction
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Variable (technique-dependent)
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Limited (line-of-sight only)
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>99.99% pathogen reduction including C. difficile & MRSA
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Coverage
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Inconsistent, may miss surfaces
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Shadowed areas untreated
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Uniform, whole-room coverage, including fabrics & hidden areas
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Ease of Use
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Labor-intensive, requires PPE, variable techniques
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Requires repositioning
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One-button operation, no repositioning, no PPE required
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Residue / Reentry
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Risk of chemical residue
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No residue, immediate reentry
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No residue, safe for electronics, 20–30 min reentry time
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Time Per Room
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15–30 minutes or more
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30–60 minutes
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<5 minutes of EVS time,
<30 minutes total turnover time
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Verification & Data
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Manual logs, not audit-ready
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Rarely tracked
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Automatic logging & audit-ready reports via Breezy Cloud™
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Cost
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High labor & compliance costs
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Expensive capital & labor
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Significantly lower total cost of ownership
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Why it matters:
Manual cleaning is vulnerable to human error and rarely reaches >90% coverage. UV systems are limited to line-of-sight and require multiple cycles to compensate for shadowed zones. In contrast, Breezy’s aHP fog uniformly fills the space, reaching difficult areas, while Breezy Cloud™ validates performance with automated logs. Peer-reviewed studies show that aHP systems like Breezy Blue™ reduce infections such as C. difficile and SARS-CoV-2 by >99.99%
Efficacy, Compliance & Safety
What chemicals can be used within Breezy Blue™?
Breezy BioCare™ RTU and Breezy BioPure™ RTU. Both are available from Breezy Med or your local distributor.
What pathogens does Breezy BioCare™ RTU kill?
Breezy BioCare™ RTU is registered with the EPA (Reg. No. 90748-1) and has been tested in a third-party laboratory adhering to the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. The following pathogens were tested and are registered with the EPA for these specific test conditions.
• Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA
• Norovirus, Rhinovirus, Feline Calicivirus, RSV
• H1N1, Human Coronavirus
• Pseudomonas, Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria
• Trichophyton mentagrophytes (ringworm)
Is Breezy effective against COVID-19, emerging pathogens, or measles?
Yes. Breezy BioCare™ RTU is on the EPA’s List N (COVID-19) and List Q (Emerging Viral Pathogens). It meets efficacy requirements for Tier 1–3 pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, and Monkeypox. Measles is not a particularly challenging virus to kill. It is a very reasonable assumption that Breezy BioCare™ would kill the measles virus, using Rhinovirus and Feline Calicivirus as reference pathogens.
What clinical studies have been done?
Aerosolized hydrogen peroxide (aHP) is a common method of disinfection within a healthcare environment. There are many published studies on the benefits of aHP to combat disease spread in various hospital applications. Here are two AIJC studies as examples:
• Evaluation of aHP disinfection for the reduction of C. difficile hospital infection rates
• Disinfecting noncritical medical equipment using aHP
A new study on the use of Breezy Blue™ for regular deep disinfection at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center will be published soon. Jessi Workman, the Chief Nursing Executive at the hospital explained “We have been using Breezy Blue as part of our disinfection protocols within our operating rooms for nearly two years. Our results have been outstanding, and we are now adding Breezy Blue to other departments.”
How is disinfection effectiveness verified within my hospital?
During deployment at your hospital, we use electrochemical sensors to validate aHP dosages for >99.99% germicidal efficacy that correlate to Bacillus Atrophaeus Biological Indicator (BI) testing and third-party laboratory testing. And hospitals can monitor Breezy Blue™ usage and efficacy logs using the Breezy Cloud dashboards at any time.
Does Breezy leave residue, odors, or damage surfaces?
No. Breezy's fog does not wet surfaces, damage electronics, nor interact with floor cleaners. Breezy BioCare™ RTU is fragrance-free and acts as a true deodorizer by killing odor-causing bacteria.
Is Breezy BioCare™ RTU safe, green, and compliant?
Yes. It is:
• EPA registered (Reg. No. 90748-1)
• Practically non-toxic (CAT IV under 40 CFR 156.62)
• Biodegradable
• Free of VOCs, carcinogens, bleach, and phenols
• Green Clean Institute certified
Here is the SDS for Breezy BioCare™ RTU.
Operational Simplicity
How is Breezy Blue™ operated?
Breezy Blue™ is extremely simple to use and is operated with minimal labor and without chemical exposure. This video shows Breezy in use. In general, there are three modes of operation:
1. Configurable buttons on Breezy’s Smart Controller,
2. Manual push-button (for use without the Smart Controller), or
3. Scheduled autonomously (e.g. unattended overnight use).
What is the approximate coverage capacity and time to fog with Breezy Blue™?
| Physical Space | Room Volume | Fog Time | Disinfectant Used | Disinfections per gallon |
| Shared Restroom | 600 ft3 | 15 seconds | 0.015 gallons | 67 |
| Exam Room | 1,200 ft3 | 30 seconds | 0.03 gallons | 33 |
| Patient Room | 2,400 ft3 | 60 seconds | 0.06 gallons | 16 |
The following formula may also be used as guidance where T is the fog time in seconds and L, W and H represent the dimensions of the room measured in feet: T = (L x W X H)/40
What is the role of the Breezy Smart Controller?
The Breezy Smart Controller configures settings, schedules fogging, pushes updates, and tracks device usage. It connects via Bluetooth (no Wi-Fi needed) and logs activity to Breezy Cloud.
What are the training and maintenance requirements?
Breezy requires minimal training. Environmental services staff are typically up and running the system in less than 30 minutes. Cleaning involves occasional filter checks and wiping the exterior. No routine maintenance is needed.
Will the fog set off smoke detectors?
When the Breezy foggers are used according to our instructions for use, the dry fog will not set off smoke detectors. Do not point the Breezy foggers directly at a smoke detector.
Are there any objects or materials that I should not fog around?
You can safely fog around most objects and materials including electronics, fabrics, papers, most metals, leathers, and wood surfaces. Avoid fogging people, pets, plants and unwrapped food. Avoid fogging around untreated soft metals like aluminum and brass, and avoid fogging any antiquities on which you would not allow water. Contact Breezy Med if you have specific compatibility questions.
Can Breezy integrate with hospital automation platforms?
Yes. Breezy Cloud offers API access for integration with hospital automation and Real-Time Location System (RTLS) software platforms. Breezy is presently integrated within the BedWatch bed management platform.
Procurement & Cost
What are my procurement options?
Hospitals can purchase a Base System or enter a 12-month subscription that includes all equipment, warranty, data platform, upgrades, support and training. Pricing details are available online.
Is Breezy cost-effective compared to UV systems?
Yes. Not only does Breezy offer more complete whole-room coverage and higher efficacy than UV systems, Breezy is about 10% the cost of a UV system. Here is a detailed comparison of aHP vs. UV disinfection within a healthcare environment.
How do I calculate the cost and return on investment for my hospital?
We have an on-line calculator that allows you to enter your hospital data to calculate your total costs, expense savings, and ROI when you move to Breezy Blue™ for your terminal cleaning.
How do I evaluate Breezy for my hospital?
Contact Breezy Med at info@breezymed.com or use our contact form for evaluation programs, capital purchase guidance, or more information. We would be happy to schedule a demo for your infection prevention, EVS and nursing teams.
