frequently asked questions
Does UV Light kill viruses and germs?
Ultraviolet light destroys bacteria and viruses at the genetic level as it penetrates all the way to the DNA of viruses and bacteria. Devices producing UVC light have been used by hospitals to kill viruses on surfaces and in the air for several decades.
Can UV light be dangerous for the skin and cause eye problems?
Scientists at Columbia's Center for Radiological Research conducted experiments with far-ultraviolet light with wavelength of 222 nanometers. They found evidence that those parameters make the UV rays safe for people, however still deadly to viruses. At those frequencies the UV rays can neither penetrate the surface of the skin nor of the eye. In fact, just the opposite. UV light offers benefits in improving some of the skin conditions.
Can UV light be used at home?
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve entered another dimension. As the world races to find vaccines and cures for the disease, we can use this low-cost, chemical-free and convenient way to sanitize our own space and substances. Portable UV lamps and UV multi-purpose sanitizers can be used to disinfect surfaces at home and offer a fast and convenient way to stay germs-free.
Do UV Light Wands work?
At-home devices have been proven highly effective to work against a variety of viruses and bacteria including portable handheld wands, UV phone sanitizers, and UV box disinfectors. The UV devices have been used in the medical industry for decades to disinfect the rooms and surfaces.
What does UV Light do?
There are different types of UV light. The UV-C light has a wavelength of 280-100 nanometers. The scientists of Columbia University concluded that UV-C length light is capable of destroying DNA/RNA of the viruses and bacteria and prevents them from replicating. Hospitals have been using large UV-C lamps to sterilize rooms.
How long does it take for UV Light to kill bacteria?
The killing power of UV Light increases as the distance from the lamp to the object decreases. The average UV Phone Sanitizer and UV Light Wand will kill bacteria in 3-9 minutes.