There are a lot of consumers who are interested in the purchase of UV-C based devices because of the current outbreak of the novel Coronavirus. The UV light disinfection seems to be promising as compared to other methods of disinfection and it looks like that it has dug its claws deep into the disinfection industry.

After months of social distancing, mask wearing, and frequent hand washing, we have come up with some hope in the form of UV based devices. The Anti-Germ Dome is thus a great choice as it is equipped with UV disinfection technology to keep your space safe and clean. But before you start using the device, have a look at what science and research says about the abilities of UV light disinfection, including its performance regarding Covid-19.

Science and research regarding UV disinfection

UV light has been used to reduce the spread of infections for decades. UV light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is transmitted at varying wavelengths and according to the FDA, there are three main types which include UVA, UVB and UVC. The UVC light can damage the genetic material of the viruses and bacteria and thus it is being considered as an effective method to get rid of the deadly viruses. UVC also has a good track record against fighting Covid and there are several studies which report that UVC have effectiveness against the SARS-CoV-2.

A study evaluates the effects of UVC based devices for disinfection of high touch surfaces such as those in hospital critical areas. It states that UV light can be effective for reducing the microbial burden and can be used as an infection control strategy. The UVC devices have proven to reduce microorganisms from common high-touch surfaces. Another report states that UV disinfection is an innovative technology and it has shown to eliminate HAI causing bacteria. These studies show that UVC light, combined with other cleaning procedures, can reduce the spread of nosocomial infections. This method may also help save money in the long term.

A detailed study examines the role of Ultraviolet-C disinfection method for the reduction of healthcare related pathogens. The reports suggested that significant reduction of bacteria on various surfaces in hospital rooms was noticed. The UV-based devices were effective in killing the healthcare-associated multi-drug resistant bacteria.

A group of physicists led by Dr. David Brenner at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City tested the UVC light (this light doesn’t penetrate the outer layers of the skin or eyes). These researchers found out that the UVC eliminated bacteria on various surfaces and surprisingly it didn’t harm the lab mice either. The group further studied the germicidal properties and they were surprised to see the killing efficiency of the UVC light.

Going through all these studies and researchers, we can easily say that UVC light is proving to be a ‘game changer’ for disinfection. However, the radiation can only damage a pathogen if it is directly exposed to the radiation. The Anti-Germ Dome is installed on the door handle and it wipes off all the pathogens present on the surface to make sure that the spread of the disease is reduced to a great extent.