BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. Eliminates Toxic Cleaning Threat with the Introduction of Power Coil Clean.

Business Editors

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2001

BBJ's (OTCBB:BBJE) newest product, Power Coil Clean, provides the safest and strongest cleaning available to remove the most stubborn soils and dirty deposits found on various HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration) components as well as all other surfaces.

CEO Bob Baker comments that, "Power Coil Clean cleans like acid cleaners without the hazards. There are no harmful effects to the system, the technician, the occupants of the space, or the environment." Most acid and alkaline cleaners on the market today clean by causing a chemical reaction between the cleaner and metal that causes pitting, etching, and corrosion of surfaces. These corrosive and caustic substances also emit toxic gases when applied. "We have found from experiments in our laboratory that up to 90 percent of the weight of aluminum coil stock is lost by soaking in these types of cleaners for only four hours. Our goal was to develop a cleaner with the same powerful cleaning action, but without damaging effects of these cleaners. In doing so, we believe we have developed a revolutionary coil cleaning technology," added Baker.

Power Coil Clean is safe on all metals, including aluminum, copper and sheet metal; it will not stain or bleach materials; it is non-irritating to the skin and user friendly, requiring no special handling, ventilation or clothing. This powerful, environmentally-friendly cleaning is made possible via BBJ EnviroGard(TM) -- an `encapsulation control agent' that regulates the proven cleaning power of ammonium bifluoride without any harm to the surfaces treated and without emitting any toxic gases.

Filthy evaporator, cooling and condenser coils and other components can cause compressors and blowers to work harder leading to premature failure of a system but can also harbor colonies of harmful bacteria and fungi resulting in poor indoor air quality. Spores from these organisms can trigger health and comfort problems from itchy eyes, sinus problems to permanent nervous and respiratory system damage.

Biofilm, the sticky layer of bacterial slime, dust particles and the web-like mycelium from mold colonies, also reduces the coil's heat transfer efficiency. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "a build up of .042 inches of dirt on a heating or cooling coil can result in a decrease in efficiency of 21%," -- raising the electric bill for the HVAC/R unit significantly.

Recommended for Preventive Maintenance

Power Coil Clean should be a part of every facility's equipment and indoor air quality preventive maintenance program. HVAC/R systems should be visually inspected every three months. Dirty components should be cleaned immediately, treated to inhibit growth and re-checked, at the minimum, every six months.

Beyond mechanically maintaining an HVAC/R system, it is important to remove the buildup of growth of mold and bacteria by cleaning with Power Coil Clean. The clean surfaces are then ready for the application of an anti-microbial surface treatment. BBJ MicroBiocide(R) will create an inhospitable environment for bacteria and mold, and its lingering effects inhibit renewed growth for as long as six months after the application.

Size of Market

With over 50 million HVAC residential units and 4.5 million commercial installations in the U.S. alone, the market for BBJ's products is enormous! But the market for Power Coil Clean is even larger when you consider its application in the cleaning of aluminum wheels -- bus, automobile and truck fleets, aircraft, engines, skyscrapers, boats and trains and so on. Virtually any metal surface can now be kept clean without caustic side effects!

BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets products that eliminate air contamination in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems anywhere they are used (health care facilities, office buildings, residential homes, schools, governmental facilities, transportation vehicles, food plants, etc.). BBJ products are sold through private label partners, wholesalers and HVAC contractors who provide service across the U.S. All BBJ products are environmentally friendly, easy to use and biodegradable. To learn more on how you can improve the healthfulness of your environment, safeguard yourself and your family from the hazards of indoor air pollution and enjoy the benefits from reduced energy bills, please find additional information at http://www.bbjenviro.com.