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UV Sterilisers

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Jun 15, 2023
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INSIGHT

UVC Is The Disinfecting Band Of Ultraviolet

  • UVC is the effective band for disinfection because it has higher energy and destroys DNA/RNA.
  • John O'Hagan explains UVC isn't from the sun and has been used for over 100 years in water treatment and hospitals.
INSIGHT

Line Of Sight And Cleanliness Determine UV Success

  • Line-of-sight and surface cleanliness determine whether UV actually reaches pathogens.
  • O'Hagan notes many box units only have lamps on a few sides and dirt blocks UVC penetration beneath debris.
ADVICE

Avoid Waving A UV Wand As A Quick Sanitiser

  • Avoid relying on wands for quick sanitising because distance and movement make them impractical.
  • O'Hagan and Greg warn you must hold the wand close and stationary for many seconds per spot, otherwise wipes beat them.
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