UV-C: Lighting the Way Of Cleaning
08 November 2022
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If this is the first time you’ve heard the word “UV-C” you aren’t the only one. Cleaning with UV-C technology has been around for several decades however was more commonly used in the healthcare industry.
Due to the pandemic, there has been a shift and now the use of UV-C technology is emerging across a variety of new industries and applications. The demand for products that promise to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses opened opportunities for the use of UV-C disinfection technologies in other industries. However, before we continue, let’s get an understanding of what UV-C is and the impact it can have when implementing this into your cleaning regime!
What is UV-C?
UV (ultraviolet) light is a type of radiation that can be found in the electromagnetic spectrum and is measured in Nanometers (nm). The light is naked to the human eye however is very effective in disinfecting and fighting against bacteria due to the wavelength it emits. UV-C is known as the shortest wavelength, ranging from 200nm and 280nm but powerful enough to disinfect the surface, air, and water.
How does it work?
UV-C technology is not just about the benefits of disinfecting surfaces, air, and water, but it is also eco-friendly as it is a chemical-free process, as it leaves behind no chemical residue.
It works by releasing an invisible radiation that disrupts a pathogen’s DNA and RNA from reproducing or growing any further. The bacteria’s and viruses’ DNA absorb the radiation and this light is what destroys the pathogen from reproducing and therefore spreading on surfaces.
However, when utilising UV-C technology it can’t just be deployed on its own. To maximise the effectiveness of utilising UV-C technology you must ensure that the area you’re targeting is cleaned prior, as the UV-C light is dependent on direct access to the pathogen. If the pathogen is protected by an extra layer of dirt or dust, the UV-C won’t be able to eliminate the bacteria or virus directly.
The benefit of UV-C technology
Not only does UV-C technology have the benefits of disinfecting surfaces, air, and water. Utilising UV-C is eco-friendly as it is a chemical-free process, as it leaves behind no chemical residue.
UV-C technology also allows the reduction of human error in the cleaning process, as it adds another level of protection. Camila Salazar, an account consultant with Nichols Distribution in Indianapolis assists her clients with solutions that include innovative disinfection technology.
She states that “clinical studies have proven that adding UV-C light to cleaning regimes helps reduce bacteria contaminants by 88% compared to traditional cleaning methods that only reduce bacteria by only 63%”. This shows the major benefit of implementing UV-C technology in your cleaning regime!
Post-pandemic, there has been an increased use of technology in cleaning regimes. It allows for an extra level of protection and meets the new level of cleanliness everyone now demands. Utilising UV-C technology allows the prevention of viruses and bacteria, so that people can do their day-to-day activities whilst also being protected.
If you have any further questions on how you can purify and disinfect the air in your business, please call us on 1800 177 399 or email us at sales@abcopro.com.au
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