Building Customer Confidence in Uncertain Times with UVGI

The COVID-19 pandemic has made people more cautious about public spaces with high-touch areas. Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) technology, which uses UVC light to disinfect air and surfaces, has been proven effective in killing viruses, including coronaviruses. The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) notes that UVGI technology is particularly effective in disinfecting surfaces, as well as being recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a supplement in air-conditioned public spaces to help inactivate the COVID-19 virus.

A survey of over 200 Americans showed that the public would feel more reassured if UVGI was used as part of the cleaning regime in busy areas, especially in the wake of COVID-19. The majority of respondents suggested that busy traffic areas, schools and universities, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, libraries, gyms, supermarkets, department stores, and airports should be disinfected using UVC.

What does UVGI Technology do?

UVGI technology is effective in controlling the spread of common illnesses and deadly diseases, including tuberculosis, measles, and COVID-19. It uses ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation to disinfect the air and surfaces. Unlike manual cleaning methods, UVGI technology disinfects everything it falls upon and is over 99.99% efficient at killing pathogens, leaving no residue behind.

UVC light, at a wavelength of 254 nm, has been proven effective in destroying the outer protein coating of viruses, including the SARS-coronavirus. However, direct exposure to UVC rays can cause irritation and damage to skin and eye tissues, so precautions must be taken to ensure UVC light is not visible to the naked eye at any time.