How can UV rays make your home safer? Keep reading to find out!
Superbugs, bacteria, viruses, and now the looming COVID-19. Germs are out there, and they pose a viable threat to our safety and health. There are multiple ways to deal with them once they have attached themselves to you. However, there are not many well-known ways to remove them from surfaces BEFORE you touch them. Imagine if there was a way to protect your loved ones from things unseen. Believe it or not there is technology available to help achieve this!
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What are UV Rays?
UV light is positioned on the electromagnetic spectrumright after visible light making it invisible to the human eye. It has a much smaller wavelength that is around the size of a virus cell. While ultraviolet light works mostly the same, there are three primary types on the ultraviolet spectrum:
UVA (ultraviolet A-rays) – UVA is the better-known one as the dangerous rays that can cause the most damage to skin and property. It has a wavelength of 320-400 nm which labels it as a long-wave light. It is existent everywhere in our day to day life and it is recommended to use some sort of protection when going out where you would be exposed the most.
UVB (ultraviolet B-rays) – UVB light has a much smaller range as UVA light sitting at a wavelength of 280-320 nm. UVB rays are more dangerous at higher altitudes than lower, and they are typically present during sunny months. One major difference between UVA and UVB light is that UVB can not penetrate glass while UVA rays can. This does make it easier to stay protected from UVB rays while indoors.
UVC (ultraviolet C) – Next up is UVC light which is the light used for germicidal lamps. UVC rays have a wavelength of 100-280 nm making it the shortest reaching UV lights out of the three. Using UVC light to sanitize has been a popular practice since the mid-20th century. It continues to be used in hospitals and labs as one of the most effective ways to remove germs without direct contact.
How Do UV Rays Disinfect?
Because we have all been taught the dangers of UV radiation, it can be confusing as to why it can suddenly help us now. The important fact to keep in mind is as stated above there are three different kinds of UV light. And while two of them are dangerous, UVC light is not when handled correctly.
UVC light works to deactivate the DNA of different bacteria and germs. Instead of moving germs around like antibacterial wipes or spray, UVC light prevents the reproduction of bacteria thus halting the spread. In fact, if the bacteria did try to replicate itself it would die immediately. This is highly effective in not only killing the existing germ but removing any future germs of the same kind.
Unfortunately, antibacterial products are not nearly as effective as UVC lights. Studies have been proving that using traditional cleaning products are only 50% effective against bacteria. UVC lights however can fight germs in the air as well as on surfaces which makes them much more effective.
Also, “superbugs” start showing up when ordinary bacteria build resistance against most antibacterial products. UVC lights can eliminate this problem as they are using natural forces to combat the bacteria. This makes it much harder to build any kind of resistance.
What Products Use UV Rays to Disinfect?
Germicidal Fixture – There are many germicidal fixtures on the market right now but a couple of popular ones are the Helo ceiling and sentry fixtures. They have been proven successful in eliminating 99.9% of bacteria and fungi. This feature means you can be assured of maximum protection throughout your entire house.These fixtures are designed to be installed into the wall, ceiling or placed on the floor which makes it easy to find a location.
Germicidal Case – Studies have shown that one of the dirtiest items in societies’ possession is their phone. They’ve seen that a cellphone can be even dirtier than a toilet! A perfect option for cleansing your handheld items is a portable UV sanitizing case. Small and unobtrusive they can easily be taken and placed anywhere. Simply place your items inside and shut the case. Press a button and ta-da your items are sanitized!
Germicidal Doorway – While you can protect the inside of your home, it can be hard to prevent germs from entering your home. What if you could stop germs at the door? This is possible with a UV sanitizing entry gate. Installed as a doorway, it cleanses anyone coming inside and prevents outside germs from entering. This is an especially good option for high traffic areas such as hospitals, schools, and assisted living communities.
Germicidal Light Bulbs – Disinfecting bulbsare a good way to go if you do not want to replace the entire fixture. They work the same way as any other germicidal product. Easily plug them into the existing fixture and let them do their work! There is a variety to choose from so finding the right bulb for your home shouldn’t be a problem.
While these products are amazing and very beneficial, it is important to remember that these lights do use UV rays which can be damaging if not handled correctly. Make sure to treat the lights with care and do your research before installation.
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