What Is Ultraviolet Light?
Ultraviolet light for pathogen reduction is not a new concept. In fact, it has been used as such since the late 19th to early 20th century. UV-C is a type of ultraviolet light that has wavelengths between 200 – 280 nanometers (nm). Light within those wavelengths can be used for UV-C sanitization. The optimal wavelength is 254 nm, which is where the Vioguard products operate.
How Does UV Light sanitize?
What Is UV Light Effective Against?
Science has shown us that UV-C light can inactivate a broad spectrum of pathogenic bacteria and viruses. These include viruses, such as the Coronavirus and Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) that are difficult to treat. Examples of these infections include Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Clostridium difficile.
UV Light VS. Chemical Alternative
Unlike their resilient response to chemical disinfectants, microorganisms are unable to develop UV-C resistance. Widespread use of antibiotics and disinfectants continue to create chemical and drug-resistant “superbugs,” which the CDC lists as a top threat. Alternatives to the Vioguard products are labor and time intensive; cleaning keyboards adds to the multitude of tasks for which nurses are responsible. Sanitizing solutions must be visibly wet on a surface for two to five minutes to be effective. There is also the issue of human error. Understaffed and hectic environments make it difficult to ensure proper cleaning protocols are followed, and cracks and crevices in the keyboards render them difficult to clean. Biohazardous waste presents a third issue. Toxic chemicals are used in many facilities and some hospitals have banned various cleaning materials.
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