Advantages and disadvantages of UV disinfection

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Here are some UV disinfection reactors. Each device is designed for a specific water quality (salt water, swimming pool, industrial treatment…).

So there is bound to be a model for your application!

And if you’re wondering how it works, you can check out the general section on UVC water disinfection and the one explaining how it works.

Infection Control Benefits of Far-UV Light Sterilization

Having the right tools for sterilization is an essential component to preventing the spread of infectious disease. Proper disinfection techniques are important to protect people and patients from the cold and the flu to more serious contagious pathogens and viruses like the recent measles outbreaks.

While there are many different methods of sterilization, UV sterilization is a form of disinfection that is both effective and efficient, particularly when it comes to the sterilization of germs and pathogens like fungi, viruses, and bacteria. UV sterilization devices are able to disinfect better than traditional cleaning methods and prevent the spread of infectious disease more efficiently.

How UV Sterilization Works

While most people know about ultraviolet sterilization, or UV sterilization, not everyone knows exactly how it works and how it differs from other methods of disinfection. The ultraviolet light used during UV disinfection has shorter wavelengths than visible light. The shorter wavelengths allow the light to penetrate inside the bodies of pathogens and completely destroy them.

Because the ultraviolet light is able to completely destroy pathogens, it is incredibly effective on viruses, bacteria, and fungi — much more effective than traditional disinfection. Other forms of disinfection like chemical disinfectants can’t get rid of pathogens as effectively, and they also have many negative side effects.

Where UV Sterilization Can Be Used

Another benefit of using UV sterilization is its versatility. UV sterilization is used for liquids, hard surfaces, and in air streams. Because of the versatility of ultraviolet light it is used by many different industries including water treatment, food and beverage packaging and manufacturing, and general surface cleaning.

Another industry that benefits from the utilization of UV disinfection is the healthcare industry. Both during construction in healthcare facilities and for general hospital and healthcare disinfection, ultraviolet sterilization plays an important cleaning role.

Spaces like waiting rooms, reception areas, offices, and conference rooms can all be sterilized with the use of UV light. During construction in hospitals UV sterilization devices can destroy harmful pathogens that are sometimes released into the air during parts of the renovation process.

The Difference Between Far-UV and Near-UV

There are different kinds of UV light, and understanding the effectiveness of devices that employ Far-UV or Near-UV is important to staying informed about UV disinfection. While both Far-UV and Near-UV have a shorter wavelengths on the light spectrum than visible light, “far” ultraviolet light falls further on that spectrum and has the shorter wavelength of the two.

The shorter the wavelength of UV light, the more effective the light is at penetrating and destroying the bodies of pathogens. Therefore, while both forms of light are able to disinfect rooms and air streams of pathogens, the more effective light source is Far-UV. Far-UV is also less damaging to the plastic and rubber materials it comes into contact with. This makes it the more helpful option for healthcare facilities as it protects important equipment for longer than UV light devices.

In addition to damaging plastics and other materials, UV-C, a common UV disinfecting light source, can actually penetrate human skin and cause damage to those around it or someone using it. Far-UVC doesn’t penetrate human or animal skin, and is much less harmful. It also works much faster than UV-C and is more effective. Far-UVC light devices also don’t put mercury in the bulbs, which helps protect people and patients from hazardous chemicals.

6 Benefits of Violet Defense’s UV Sanitizers

Are you considering investing in a UV sanitizer? Violet Defense can install effective Pulsed Xenon solutions to keep your offices, break rooms, reception, and washrooms germ-free. We offer premium UV disinfecting lights that work within all types of settings. Our units can inactivate prevalent pathogens, including E. coli, C. auris, coronavirus, MRSA, Salmonella, Norovirus, and C. diff.

Here are six benefits of our UV light sanitizers:

1.    THEY INACTIVATE PATHOGENIC MICROBES

Our UV light sanitizers use germicidal UVC, along with UVB and UVA light to inactivate bacteria and viruses, including E. coli, Salmonella, Norovirus, SARS-CoV-2, and MRSA.  UV light targets the DNA & RNA of these pathogens, which provides a method of killing to which pathogens have not demonstrated any ability to develop resistance.

Our UV light sanitizers eliminate up to 99.9% of E. coli, Salmonella, Norovirus, SARS-CoV-2, and MRSA.

2.    THEY ARE SAFE AND ECO FRIENDLY

Safety is another top benefit of Violet Defense ultraviolet light sanitizers. Our units can be fixed during installation to offer autonomous disinfection for rooms and fixtures. We have mobile sanitizers that you can move around to disinfect specific areas.

The sanitizers are safe and eco-friendly, so you can stop worrying about harsh chemicals and harmful exposure. UV light is gentle on your surfaces and finishing, unlike abrasive chemicals.

3.    THEY DISINFECT AUTONOMOUSLY

Violet Defense offers UV light sanitizers that disinfect your rooms and surfaces autonomously. Once installed, the lamps will turn on when no one is in the room and turn off when motion is detected, keeping everyone safe. Autonomous disinfection verifies that the room is sanitized and ready for the next user. You can let the sanitizers run overnight and between use to kill pathogens and prevent overgrowth.

4.    THEY ARE COST-EFFECTIVE

When you invest in our UV light sanitizer, you'll save more money in the long run. UV disinfection reduces the need for labor because the units work autonomously.

You can disinfect an entire office using fixed overhead lamps that can be programmed to come on automatically each night. UV light sanitizers can last several years, costing nothing more than a small electricity bill. The solution offers a one-time investment for long-term cost efficiency.

5.    THEY ARE VERSATILE

Violet Defense UV disinfection solutions are highly versatile and work for different settings. You can use them to disinfect hard surfaces, spaces, items, and rooms. We have installed sanitizers in hospitals, schools, restaurants, public centers, and more.

You can choose a fixed unit to disinfect areas where you want easy, daily autonomous sanitization. The portable lamps offer room-to-room versatility and can reach tight spaces to eliminate pathogens.

6.    THEY’RE RELIABLE AND TRENDY

Our Pulsed Xenon solution is one-of-a-kind and the only one you can install to address your disinfection needs continuously. Each UV light sanitizer comes with a lengthy warranty and quality installation guarantee. The solutions are reliable and inactivate up to 99.9% of pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, MRSA, and E. coli. UV light sanitizers are the trendiest choice because of all the other benefits and ease of use.