Grow Facility Case Study

Controlling Mildew & Odor Across Three Grow Rooms

A brand-new commercial cultivation facility in Rhode Island needed air quality protection that wouldn't disrupt construction timelines. Five CleanLeaf CL1100-CF air cleaners with carbon filtration now keep plants healthy and odors controlled across all three grow rooms.

CleanLeaf CL1100-CF commercial grow room air purification system with carbon filtration installed in greenhouse facility
Location
Rhode Island
Industry
Commercial Horticulture & Agriculture
Solution
5× CleanLeaf CL1100-CF
Contaminants
Mildew, organic cultivation odors
1,100
CFM per unit
80lbs
Carbon per unit
10x
Air changes per hour
5
Units across 3 grow rooms
The Challenge

Protecting a New Facility's Air Quality From Day One

An award-winning commercial plant cultivation company in Rhode Island was building a brand-new grow facility to cultivate high-quality ornamental and specialty plants for the wholesale market throughout the region.

Poor air quality wasn't just an operational nuisance for a facility like this — it was a direct threat to plant health, product quality, and reputation in a competitive wholesale market. High-density plant cultivation generates persistent mildew risk and organic odors, and both needed to be under control before the facility opened its doors.

The build timeline added a constraint of its own: whatever filtration went in had to install easily without disrupting construction, and run quietly enough to keep the work environment professional once staff were on site full time.

What the Facility Needed
  • Install easily without disrupting construction timelines
  • Protect plants from mildew and airborne contaminants
  • Control organic odors from high-density plant cultivation
  • Operate quietly to maintain a professional work environment
The Solution

Five CL1100-CF Units Across Three Grow Rooms

Five CleanLeaf CL1100-CF air cleaners were strategically installed throughout the facility's three grow rooms to prevent plant mildew, purify the air, and control organic odors — two units in each of the two larger rooms, and one in the smaller third room.

The CL1100-CF uses a Straight-Thru airflow pattern, pulling air through the filters and pushing it out through a grill and fan on the opposite side, for efficient purification and odor removal without complex ducting.

Each unit carries up to 80lbs of carbon in an extra-long bag configuration, built specifically for the odor control demands of commercial horticulture, and delivers 10 air changes per hour to keep the growing environment consistently fresh.

Explore CL1100-CF Air Cleaners
CleanLeaf CL1100-CF air cleaner

CL1100-CF

Straight-Thru air cleaner with heavy carbon capacity, purpose-built for grow room and greenhouse odor control.

Key Specifications
1,100 CFM Airflow 1/4 H.P. Direct Drive Fan Up to 80lbs Carbon, Extra-Long Bag Straight-Thru Airflow Design 10 Air Changes Per Hour
CleanLeaf CL1100-CF air cleaner installed in commercial grow room for mildew and odor control
One of five CL1100-CF units installed across the facility's three grow rooms.
Straight-Thru airflow CleanLeaf air cleaner with carbon filtration for grow room odor control
Straight-Thru airflow pulls air through carbon filtration and exhausts through the fan grille.
Commercial cultivation facility maintaining clean air with CleanLeaf CL1100-CF air cleaners
Consistent air quality across all three grow rooms supports healthy plant growth.
The Results

Optimal Growing Conditions, Premium Plant Quality

The five CL1100-CF units delivered exactly what the facility needed: a controlled environment where plants can thrive and reach their full potential.

Air quality is now consistent across all three grow rooms, with mildew effectively prevented and organic odors controlled throughout the facility. The quiet operation of the units also means staff can work comfortably alongside them, supporting a professional environment from day one.

For a wholesale operation competing on plant quality, that consistency translates directly into healthier plants and a more dependable product.

Outcomes
  • Consistent air quality across all three grow rooms
  • Effective mildew prevention protecting plant health
  • Controlled organic odors maintaining a professional environment
  • Clean air supporting optimal plant growth and development
  • Quiet operation allowing staff to work comfortably

Why CleanLeaf for Grow Rooms & Greenhouses

What made this installation work is what makes the approach right for commercial cultivation generally.

Purpose-Built for Commercial Horticulture

Designed specifically to meet the air quality demands of grow rooms and greenhouses, with features that protect plant health and support optimal growing conditions.

Superior Odor Control with Carbon Filtration

Up to 80lbs of carbon and extra-long bags eliminate the organic odors inherent to high-density plant cultivation operations.

Protects Plant Health & Product Quality

Clean air means healthier plants, reduced mildew risk, and premium quality crops that meet the highest standards for wholesale markets.

Easy Installation, Immediate Impact

Straightforward installation means minimal disruption to facility operations, with improvements in air quality that support plant health from day one.

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