Why Butchers Need to Prioritise Air Hygiene – And How AIRsteril Boosts Food Shelf Life by Over 50%

In the butchery industry, hygiene isn’t just about cleanliness—it’s about protecting your staff, your customers, and your business. Food safety breaches can lead to contamination, foodborne illness, costly legal issues, and lasting damage to your reputation.

One overlooked but increasingly vital area? Air quality.

Let’s explore the most critical hygiene risks facing butchers and how AIRsteril technology is helping butchers to extend shelf life and reduce operational costs.

🔍 The Top Hygiene Challenges for Butchers

1. Cross-Contamination
Raw and cooked products must remain separate, and all surfaces, tools, and staff hygiene practices must be tightly controlled.

2. Poor Personal Hygiene
Hand washing, clean uniforms, and staying home when sick are non-negotiables in a hygienic meat-handling environment.

3. Temperature Control
Keeping meat below 5°C (refrigeration) and below -18°C (freezing) is critical. Display units must be constantly monitored.

4. Improper Storage
Store raw meat on lower shelves, label clearly, and follow FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.

5. Equipment & Environment
Surfaces, floors, drains, and walls must be cleaned daily. Pest control must be proactive and ongoing.

6. Lack of Training
Staff must understand HACCP, allergen safety, safe meat handling, and cleaning procedures.

7. Poor Record-Keeping
Temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and traceability records must be documented and updated.

✅ What Butchers Are Doing Right with AIRsteril

Advanced air sanitation is now transforming food safety in butcher shops. UK-based AIRsteril technology is delivering real-world results in contamination control, shelf life extension, and cost reduction.

🔬 How It Works:
AIRsteril uses a combination of UVC light and Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO):

• UVC Light (254nm): Destroys microorganisms by inactivating their DNA.
• PCO: Generates hydroxyl radicals that neutralise odours, VOCs, and airborne pathogens.

💡 Proven Results in Butchery Environments

• ✅ 99.99% airborne pathogen reduction in 10 minutes
• ✅ 95% reduction in surface contamination
• ✅ Kills viruses, bacteria, mould spores, and fungi—including COVID-19 and antibiotic resistant bacteria such as Golden Staph
• ✅ 40% drop in absenteeism among staff
• ✅ Food shelf life extended by 50%
• ✅ Eliminates odours and allergens
• ✅ Operates silently 24/7 with low maintenance costs

📣 Real Feedback from a UK Butcher

“We switched to AIRsteril after spending over £1,000 per week on swab testing and dealing with downtime from chemical fogging. Now, AIRsteril runs 24/7, killing bacteria without halting production. We’ve reduced swab testing costs and eliminated secondary cleaning needs.”

🚀 Smarter Hygiene = Bigger Savings

AIRsteril offers a budget-friendly, chemical-free solution for butcher shops looking to:

• Improve food safety
• Reduce waste
• Avoid unnecessary shutdowns
• Boost profit margins through longer shelf life

📞 Interested to learn more?

Contact Stephanie Moore at
📱 +61 436 607 488
✉️ Email: sales@amtg.com.au
🌐 Learn more at: www.airsteril.co.uk/technology.php