Does UVC light kill pathogens?
UVC light has been used for over 100 years to kill all kinds of pathogens. In fact, the water you use at home has been sterilized with UVC light. It has also been used in Africa to kill the Ebola virus
Does UV-C kill the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19?
UVC light inactivates virus and bacteria by changing their DNA and RNA, destroying their ability to reproduce. According to Illuminating Engineering Society Report CR-2-20, UVC can effectively inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, if the virus is directly illuminated by UVC at an effective dose level.
What businesses should consider SaniLume?
Sanilume should be used as a first line of defense in any indoor area where people gather. This includes schools, retirement homes, long term care facilities, hospitals, gyms, work site trailers, and offices.
How does upper-room GUV work?
UVC light in the 254 nm spectrum has been used for decades as a scientifically proven method of pathogen disinfection in the upper areas of indoor spaces, above people’s heads. Depending on the dosage, up to 99.9% of common pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, mold spores and funguses can be systematically eliminated
Can SaniLume be used in occupied workplaces?
SaniLume has been tested and certified to be below the UV exposure guidelines for an 8-hour day used by nearly all health governing bodies around the world. SaniLume has also been safety certified to UL standards.