IT IS OFFICIAL. The Solenco Comefresh CF8500 and CF8608 Air Purifiers are the first air purifiers in South Africa to boas the Seal of Approval awarded by the Allergy Foundation of South Africa ( AFSA).
Other products in the Solenco South Africa stable that received the thumbs up from AFSA include the Meaco 12L and 20L Low Energy Dehumidifiers with Air Purification mode and the Meaco Airvax Air Purifier. These products are the first of its kind in South Africa to have received this AFSA Seal of Approval.
According to AFSA, products that carry this Seal of Approval have shown “to be efficient at significantly reducing allergens and chemical content from the environment in accordance with the AFSA Certification Requirements either by verifiable proof of such testing being supplied to AFSA or scientific testing being performed by AFSA and to which the AFSA has lawfully issued a Certificate of Approval”.
“This is a great honour not taken lightly and we are very proud to have achieved this,” says Solenco SA Managing Director, Simon Brewer.
Brewer stresses that Solenco South Africa is taking clean air in South Africa very seriously. “We seethis as the first step in our trying to attain a clean and healthy environment for all who live in South Africa. We are blessed by living in arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the world and we feel strongly that we need to fight to maintain this status.”

The Solenco CF8500 Air Purifier (pictured left) and the Meaco 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier (pictured right), along with the Meaco 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier and Meaco Airvax Air Purifier has proven efficient in reducing allergens and chemical content from the environment according to AFSA Certification standards. Photo credits: Karl Schoemaker/Work at Play/SolencoSA
“Needless to say, if one lives in a clean and healthy environment, health issues for many people who suffer a variety of diseases and allergies will become a thing of the past. We therefore believe that our partnership with AFSA is a valuable part of this process to achieving these goals,” Brewer concludes.
THE PRODUCTS
SOLENCO CF8500 AIR PURIFIER
The Solenco CF8500 Air Purifier system offers extremely high air filtration efficiency capturing up to 99.97% of particles including allergens, pollen, dust, smoke and pet dander.
This is done by means of an advanced 5 stage purification system, that includes a Pre-filter ( that removes the large airborne particles), a true HEPA filter ( that removes particles from the air as small as 0.3 micron smaller than the eye can see), a Carbon filter (that removes smells and odours), a UV-C Light and PCO ( that kills germs, viruses and bacteria).
With its ability to capture and destroy bacteria and viruses, the Solenco CF8500 Air Purifier comes highly recommended to protect public facilities, doctor’s rooms and hospital rooms for patients. It further reduces VOCs, toxic fumes and foul odours.
Unlike many portable air purifiers, the Solenco CF8500 Air Purifier is extremely quiet (less than 30 dB on low speed and less than 50 dB on high speed) and can treat the air of spaces between 20 to 40m2.
Key features include an innovative tower design, feather touch controls, energy efficiency (only 50 watts!), a filter replacement indicator, three speed settings and a timer with three settings.
SOLENCO CF8608 AIR PURIFIER
The big brother of the CF8500 is the Solenco CF8608 Air Purifier. With its innovative Swiss design, the Solenco CF8608 Air Purifier offers high air filtration efficiency capturing airborne particles including allergens, pollen, dust, smoke and pet dander.
This is done by means by a five stage purification system, which includes a Pre-filter, True HEPA filter, Carbon filter, Ionizer, UVC Lamp and PCO.
With its ability to capture and destroy bacteria and viruses the Solenco CF8608 Air Purifier results in a 99% reduction in E.Coli, P. Cintrinum and A. Niger. This unit therefore comes highly recommended for use in public facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, day care centre, hair, nail and beauty salons and the hospitality industry.
It further reduces VOCs, toxic fumes and foul odours.
The Solenco CF8608 Air Purifier is extremely quiet (less than 30 dB on low speed and less than 60 dB on turbo speed) and can treat the air of spaces of up to 50m2.
This air purifier boasts a dust sensor to indicate the indoor air quality and by means of an auto-function further automatically adjusts the fan speed accordingly.
Key features include: Feather touch controls, energy efficiency (only 70watts!), remote control for better use, four speed settings and a timer with three settings.
MEACO AIRVAX AIR PURIFIER
Solenco SA is proud to offer the South African market the leading Air Purifier in Europe. The Airvax Air Purifier by Meaco offers protection against the finest dusts, exhaust fumes from cars, VOCs, viruses, MRSAs, moulds, bacteria, tobacco smoke, carbon monoxide and pet dander.
In independent tests, the internationally patented Airvax Static
Electricity Film Filter (SEFF) has proven its ability to remove particles as small as 0.1 micron from the air.
The unit, that comes in black and white, is small and compact and will fit perfectly in any room in the house. The Airvax Air Purifier can maintain a healthy living environment for spaces of up to 25m2.
More about Solenco South Africa
Solenco SA searches the world to bring the best technological advances in air quality control systems, such as dehumidifiers, air purifiers, humidifiers, air movement products and heaters together with cooling systems, such as air conditioning and evaporative air coolers to South Africa.
We are the sole distribution agents for the Meaco brand of dehumidifiers in South Africa and also import the Solenco range of air purifiers and mini dehumidifiers specifically chosen for their suitability for South African weather conditions.
All products offered in the Solenco SA portfolio will offer you the very best health benefits, excellent design combined with the most advanced technology and leading energy efficiency.
To learn more about these products and how they can improve the air quality in your environment, visit www.solencosa.co.za, email info@solencosa.co.za or give us a call at 086 138 8878.











