Best UV Disinfection Methods
Disinfection methods have greatly evolved from traditional detergents and chemical bleaches to modern UV disinfection lighting. While there is no single best choice for everyone, focusing on your unique needs is essential. UV disinfection methods are one particular option that is safe and effective while also remaining chemical-free.
Included below is information on why you should opt for UV disinfection methods over chemical cleaners. Also listed are various UV disinfection options Violet Defense provides. We will help you employ the right disinfecting method depending on your unique needs.
DISINFECTION METHODS
There are two primary classes of disinfectants: chemical and miscellaneous inactivating agents. Chemical disinfectants include a wide range of bleaches and harsh compounds. Examples include alcohol, chlorine (chlorinated compounds), hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde. Other chemical disinfectants include glutaraldehyde, iodophors, phenolics, peracetic acid, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
Miscellaneous inactivating agents comprise other germicides, pasteurization, and ultraviolet radiation. Ultraviolet radiation methods use the power of light to remove harmful pathogens from everyday spaces. Using metals as microbicides and the traditional flushing and washer-disinfectors are also effective in killing some pathogens.
While these options are all capable of removing contaminants from a surface or space, chemical disinfectants can be hazardous if they are not used properly. To remain protected, you should minimize use of chemical cleaners. It is better to opt for UV disinfection methods instead.
Here is how UV light disinfection works:
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT DISINFECTION
UV light disinfection is commonly used in water and waste treatment and aquaculture. Powerful ultraviolet rays (UVC) can change the biological composition of microbes, specifically splitting the chemical bonds in proteins, DNA, and RNA. UV light disinfection is also available for modern businesses thanks to advanced technology and the availability of portable lamps.
Businesses can install UV disinfection systems in a room to continuously or periodically disinfect the air and surfaces to protect against infectious pathogens. Using ultraviolet and violet-blue light is becoming a viable option for businesses seeking flexibility and convenience. Here are some of the benefits of UV light disinfection and why you should invest in a UV sanitizer:
Inactivates pathogens instantly and limits re-growth potential
Results in no interactions with surfaces and fixtures
Does not produce any HAA, THM, or other harmful byproducts
No chemicals and harsh compounds are needed
The UV light setup can also last several years without further investment. Adding a UV sanitizer to your space cleansing regimen offers convenience and fast disinfection. UV light can disinfect rooms, open spaces, walls, tabletops and counters, office chairs, electronics, air, and more. The setup also requires low maintenance, can run automatically, and leaves no residue. These adaptive features make UV disinfection the ideal choice for office settings.
UV DISINFECTION METHODS TO CHOOSE FROM
Violet Defense works to ensure that all your disinfection needs are covered. Different circumstances require different cleaning methods, so it is important to go with the solution that best suits your situation. Here are five UV disinfection options to consider:
1. SURFACE AND AIR UV DISINFECTION
A safe way to provide protection to any space is by installing a surface and air UV disinfection method. These options cover entire rooms and employ powerful lights, fully abstaining from chemical cleaners. Such solutions will remove pathogens on high-touch surfaces and air with ease.
2. UPPER-AIR UV DISINFECTION
Violet Defense also provides upper-air UV cleaners. These offer continuous disinfection to the upper air region of any space. This method is equipped with directional black honeycomb filtering. Such a powerful design ensures safe disinfection for all room occupants.
3. IN-DUCT UV DISINFECTION
Remembering to continually sanitize and disinfect your space can be a burden. In-duct UV disinfection methods remove this workload. Working just like its counterparts, in-duct UV disinfection systems can be easily installed into your HVAC system. They provide continuous and consistent disinfection while abstaining from chemical agents. This option is suitable for those who want fewer maintenance commitments and costs.
4. WORKPLACE UV SANITIZER
There are many ways to disinfect a surface, but none is as intuitive and suited to the workplace as a UV sanitizer. Ultraviolet light sterilizers harness the energy in UV radiations to destroy and inactivate most pathogens. No chemical disinfectants or detergents are required. Businesses can also install UV sanitizers in different spaces for continuous disinfection.
5. UV DISINFECTION OF CRITICAL EQUIPMENT
During COVID-19, businesses began regularly disinfecting equipment with harsh chemicals and quickly experienced the degradation that can occur from using chemicals too often. Electronics are not equipped to hold up to repeated dousing with chemicals. However, UV light will not damage or degrade this type of equipment, such as radios, headsets, keyboards, laptops or other tablets.
UV DISINFECTION METHOD PROVIDER
All institutions can benefit from employing UV disinfection methods over chemical agents. While some chemicals can be used when sanitizing a space, such options introduce potential hazards and concerns you should be aware of. The best way to limit these hazards is to opt for UV disinfection methods. Options like surface and air, upper-air, and in-duct UV disinfection will efficiently remove any pathogens in a space through the power of light rather than chemical agents.
Violet Defense works to create continuous ways to address the disinfection needs of all types of settings. We specialize in using UV technology to kill germs, bacteria, and viruses to create healthier workplaces. Our ultraviolet light sanitizers can destroy up to 99.99% of MRSA, E. coli, C. diff., C. Auris, Salmonella, Norovirus, coronavirus, and more.
We also offer the only known Pulsed Xenon solution that can be installed to offer a labor-free disinfection option that can be deployed at the time of your choosing or on demand.
Whether you want to provide more efficient disinfection to an office building, transportation vehicle, commercial spaces, athletic facilities, or other areas, we can help. Contact Violet Defense today to find a UV disinfection method that will work for you.