Reasons Athletic Facilities Need UV Disinfection Services

Athletic facilities have an influx of athletes, trainers, personnel, spectators, and friends. All these different types of people may come from a long distance away carrying with them germs from wherever they are from.  All these people are touching handrails, doorknobs, and any surface they come into contact with sharing germs with each other. The diverse traffic makes it easier for pathogenic microbes to spread and multiply. UV disinfecting light offers a viable solution you can use to complement your sanitization efforts and keep spaces safe.

Even with routine cleaning and sanitization, it's hard to reach all areas as frequently as needed. Cleaning chemicals can be toxic and unable to be used during the time people are present. Here are six reasons why athletic facilities need UV disinfection services:

UV DISINFECTION IS EFFECTIVE

Athletic facilities need effective disinfection solutions to keep bacteria and viruses at bay. UV light renders germs incapable of performing normal functions required for survival. The germicidal electromagnetic radiations kill microbes instantly and can sanitize athletic facility equipment and spaces. UV disinfecting lamps and setups have many other advantages, but its efficiency in killing most germs outweighs all.

There are three main types of UV, including UVA, UVB, and UVC. The germicidal ultraviolet radiation comes from UVC, which packs enough energy to damage DNA, RNA, and molecule protein in pathogenic microbes. Ultraviolet and violet blue light can kill up to 99.9% of E. coli, MRSA, Salmonella, C. diff., C. auris, Norovirus, and coronavirus.

ELIMINATE HARSH CHEMICALS

Traditional disinfection involves harsh chemicals and bleaches. Homeowners, businesses, schools, and factories have used chemical disinfectants for many years. Soaps, detergents, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and most cleaning agents are chemicals that can cause dryness and irritations if exposed to the skin. Bleaches can also cause harm to people and animals if used improperly.  

UV DISINFECTION IS VERSATILE

Athletic facilities need to keep equipment, floors, walls, and other surfaces safe and sanitized. It's impractical to use chemical agents after every contact. The variety of pathogens carried to your facility is staggering.

Ultraviolet and violet-blue light disinfection is versatile and can be used in various ways. You can set up Pulsed Xenon UV disinfectants to autonomously kill germs at night when the facility is closed or use integrated motion sensor technology designed to allow units to only operate when space is unoccupied.  You can use Portable or whole room UV solutions for spaces as large as 12' x12'. 

Such setups ensure the equipment and space is germ-free when the first client arrives. The germicidal wavelengths can kill germs in equipment, door handles, electronics, counters, walls, switches, floors, and more. You could also use a ceiling-mounted Micro unit that provides coverage of high-touch surfaces and air within a 10’ x 10’ area at a time.

In addition to the installed or portable units, there is also a Mobile UV case for the disinfection of sports balls, radios and other equipment for the team.  It combines two powerful UV disinfection units with highly reflective surfaces to optimize results. It is easily moved around and has a safety cut-off switch if the case is opened during sanitization.

YOU’LL SAVE MORE MONEY

UV disinfecting light setups are cost-effective and can save athletic facilities more money in the long run. Once you install the unit, you can disinfect your spaces and equipment for several years without replacing your unit. UV disinfectants are also easier to use and maintain. You’ll enjoy reduced labor costs because the systems can work autonomously with little to no human involvement. UV lamps are also programmable and can sanitize unoccupied spaces.

Unlike harsh chemicals, UV doesn't corrode or damage your surfaces. You can use it to sanitize fitness equipment, floors, walls, public rooms, doorknobs, supplies, and more. The radiation is only harmful to microbes and won't jeopardize the surfaces or environment. No regular maintenance is required, and the lamps are durable.

You also don't need cleaning supplies that need replacing because of the chemicals used on them. The lamps only need electricity to power on and emit germicidal UV light.

UV SANITIZERS ARE USER-FRIENDLY

Using UV disinfection lights is effortless and requires minimal effort. Options like Pulsed Xenon disinfectants can remain in one position to kill pathogens autonomously without intervention. Once the sanitizer is installed, it can be turned on/off to keep air, surfaces, and spaces free from viruses and bacteria. If installed and programmed properly, no training or experience is required to use UV sanitizers.

Athletic facilities can use UV lamps to simplify disinfection and eliminate time-consuming cleaning procedures. Users have no concern for pungent smells or abrasive chemicals. There’s also no need to perform manual disinfection. All you need are safety precautions to avoid direct exposure to the germicidal UVC wavelengths.

ROUND-THE-CLOCK DISINFECTION

Athletic facility spaces and equipment constantly receive pathogenic microbes from the heavy traffic coming in. UV disinfection comes with the opportunity to sanitize rooms 24/7 when unoccupied. You can disinfect floors, equipment, walls, counters, and other surfaces at night to ensure the facility is disinfected before anyone accesses the room. It’s also easier to turn the lights on and disinfect the facility during short cleaning breaks. 

You can integrate convenient schedules with UV disinfection to ensure the facility is disinfected before each workout session. These setups also accommodate tech integrations, so you can remotely activate disinfection or use the lamps together with motion detectors. You can also program the lights to disinfect the facility when no one is around and shut down when the room is occupied to avoid direct exposure.

RELIABLE UV DISINFECTING LIGHT

UV disinfecting light can bring convenience and efficiency to your athletic facility. These setups are cost-effective, autonomous, easy to use, and durable. At Violet Defense, we leverage the germicidal potential of UV and violet-blue light to keep germs from your spaces. Our one-of-a-kind Pulsed Xenon solution can kill up to 99.9% of Salmonella, E. coli, MRSA, Norovirus, C. Auris, C. diff., and Coronavirus. You can install it in athletic facilities and several other settings