Fight Allergies in Hurricane with a UV Germicidal Light
Ultraviolet light was initially used to cure tuberculosis. Today, it’s used to sterilize hospitals, some foods during processing, water and air. Germicidal lamps can also make your Hurricane home’s environment healthier.
A UV lamp can clean HVAC systems and enhance the air quality in your Hurricane home. It can kill mold, bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms within 10 seconds of contact.
This can prompt relief for asthma and allergy sufferers, especially in hot, humid climates where mold and bacteria flourish. These lights may even help your HVAC system work longer, since they keep components clean.
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How Does Germicidal UV Light Work?
Ultraviolet lamps are placed inside your ductwork, near your HVAC system, and work constantly. These lamps use ultraviolet radiation and special lightbulbs to wipe out the DNA of bacteria or a virus.
In as little as 10 seconds, this powerful light blocks contaminants from multiplying throughout your HVAC system and home.
Two studies have shown how effective UV light is in combating germs and mold.
In 2012, researchers at Duke University Medical Center used it to wipe out 97 percent of drug-resistant bacteria in 50 hospital rooms.
In 2001, researchers found UV light “significantly lowered” mold levels in a commercial office building’s HVAC unit.
A germicidal system can also neutralize scents and airborne bioaerosols like pollen or pet dander. It’s not practical against dust, which is best managed by an air filtration system.
Is UV Germicidal Light Safe?
Using UV light in your home is not dangerous as long as you take a few safety measures.
The sun radiates ultraviolet light, which has a smaller wavelength than light you can detect. It’s behind creating painful sunburns. Extended overexposure can result in wrinkles, skin cancer and eye problems.
The type of light used in a germicidal system is stronger, so it’s important to let Teays Valley Service Experts take care of installation and maintenance. You should never look right at the light or permit bare skin to come into contact with it.