Ultraviolet light represents a portion of the sun’s electromagnetic spectrum. It is the wavelength band immediately beyond the violet end of visible light. The UV range of the spectrum is characterized by wavelengths between 100 and 400 nanometers (nm). It includes the long-wave UV-A (315 to 400 nm), which causes suntan (or burn), medium-wave UV-B, (280 to 315 nm) used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, and short-wave UV-C (100 to 280 nm).

UV-C technology is backed by science and has been used for decades to reduce risk of exposure to germs. UV-C cleans and sterilizes objects and surfaces without the use of chemicals.

Use on all hard surfaces, soft furnishings and bedding as well as difficult to clean items such as keyboards, telephones, crevices and other unreached areas.

Germicidal UV is a term used to describe UVC. UVC is short-ultraviolet radiation in the “C” band of 100 to 280 nanometers. The germicidal range 180nm to 280nm prevents germs from replicating.

UVC light is germicidal – i.e., it deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and thus destroys their ability to multiply. Specifically, germicidal UV light causes damage to the nucleic acid of microorganisms by forming covalent bonds between certain adjacent bases in the DNA. The formation of such bonds prevent the DNA from being unzipped for replication, and the organism is unable to reproduce. In fact, when the organism tries to replicate, it dies.

Yes. In fact, the US government now specifies that germicidal UV be used in all government buildings. A simple search online will provide you with hundreds of articles and studies regarding the effectiveness of this technology. 

Yes. UV products, when used as directed, are completely safe. Most of the systems operate in enclosed spaces, so there is no exposure to people. When used as directed, our products are safe for use. Care must be taken to avoid prolonged direct exposure of the lamps to skin and eyes as temporary irritation may result. When used as directed (not being present in the rooms when the lamps are in operation, or aiming the wands away from the unprotected eyes or skin) will ensure safe usage.

UVC germicidal lamps are used in various applications depending on the needs of your facility, business, rooms in your home.

Germicidal UV lamps are good for approximately 10,000 hours of continuous use. 

Long-term exposure of germicidal UV light to plastics can shorten the shelf life of the plastic by approximately 10%. Example: If the plastic would normally last about ten years, and it’s exposed to germicidal UV light the entire time, it would probably need to be replaced in 9 years. Plant life may be damaged by direct or reflected germicidal ultraviolet rays. Transient dyes and colors may be faded from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Many companies use germicidal UV in their facilities such as Borden, Inc., Johns Hopkins University, Wyeth Laboratories, Central Texas Medical Center and Safeway Stores, Inc. Our UVC products have been used in numerous dental clinics, medical offices, tattoo parlors, hotels, casinos, to name a few clients.

Yes – ultraviolet fixtures from UVClean Health have been safely used in homes, as well as in hospitals, laboratories, clean rooms, doctors offices, commercial buildings, food processing plants and other commercial and residential environments throughout the world – any place a concern for clean air exists.

Yes. Germicidal UVC lamps will help with mold issues. Maintaining a dry, and clean environment will help to prevent future mold growth.

Yes – depending on the surrounding environment, UVC lamps should be checked periodically (approximately every three months), and can be cleaned with a dry cotton cloth or paper towel. Wear rubber gloves and clean with alcohol only. This will also help maximize lamp life.

The exposure of germicidal ultraviolet is the product of time and intensity. High intensities for a short period and low intensities for a long period are fundamentally equal in lethal action on bacteria. The inverse square law applies to germicidal ultraviolet as it does to light: the cleaning power decreases as the distance from the lamps increases. The average bacterium will be cleaned in ten seconds at a distance of six inches from the lamps.

No – germicidal UVC sterilizes only what it comes in contact with. If you have a room sterilizer, there are light fixtures or fans hanging from the ceiling, the UVC light will stop when it hits these fixtures. This may require additional fixtures placed strategically in the room to ensure complete coverage.

This is determined by the wattage of the lamp. Example: A 15-watt lamp will cover approximately 100 square feet; a 30-watt lamp will cover approximately 200 square feet