When it comes to athletic performance, training facilities and locker rooms often focus on equipment, flooring, and ventilation. But Purdue University recognized another critical factor; the air student-athletes breathe every day. These high-traffic spaces, from weight rooms to wrestling gyms, are prone to odors, mold, and airborne pathogens that can linger long after a practice or game.

The Challenge: Cleaner, Safer Environments for Athletics

Purdue’s athletic department needed a commercial air purification system that could handle high occupancy, constant use, and moisture-heavy environments. Their goals were to:

• Reduce airborne and surface pathogens.

• Control odors in locker rooms and gyms.

• Protect athlete health and maintain consistent training schedules.

• Deliver results with a certified air purifier that integrates seamlessly with existing systems.

They also needed a chemical-free air purifier that could improve air quality without disrupting daily activity and be safe for students, staff, and visitors.

The Solution: Maple Air’s Pür Plasma™ Technology

Purdue installed 16 units across its campus, including:

• Athletic training rooms

• Weight rooms

• Locker rooms

• Other high-traffic gathering areas

Maple Air’s real-world-tested Pür Plasma™ technology continuously reduces airborne pathogens, mold, and odors, creating a cleaner, healthier environment for athletes and staff.

Real Results from Day One

Within 24 hours of installation, staff noticed a dramatic change. “It just smells clean,” one coach remarked, noting that the wrestling gym that  “used to smell like a zoo”, had a fresh, neutral scent.

Independent air and surface purification testing confirmed the results, showing a significant reduction in airborne and surface pathogens.

Additional feedback from Purdue staff included:

• “Reasonably priced - the financial impact of sick athletes is far more costly.”

• “This has become a recruiting tool for potential students and athletes.”

• “The swab test results will blow your mind.”

The Bottom Line

For Purdue University, investing in Maple Air was about more than fresh air, it was about creating a competitive advantage. Cleaner facilities help keep athletes healthy, reduce downtime from illness, and improve the overall experience for both current and prospective students.

Maple Air systems are now trusted in universities, hospitals, Olympic training facilities, and businesses nationwide, delivering cleaner air from day one.