Combat the Growth of Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Yeast, Mold, and Mildew With Antibacterial Lighting
In light of the spread of COVID-19, people are looking to better understand all of the options that exist to help keep themselves, their loved ones, and their communities safe. The pandemic has revealed a huge opportunity for all of us to take a more aggressive stance against the threat of germs — viruses and bacteria. Antimicrobial ultraviolet lighting can help, delivering regular disinfecting action that goes beyond the typical, occasional cleaning. As a leading commercial lighting distributor, National Efficiency Supply can find you solutions for all of your needs, including antibacterial lighting
The Benefits of UV Germicidal Lighting
- A non-chemical approach to disinfection
- Helps with sanitizing air and water while providing ambient illumination for the space
- Proven to be effective in killing bacteria, including Salmonella and E. Coli, and viruses, including the Corona Virus
- Great for a variety of applications where disinfection is the primary concern
- Help create a safer working environment
Germicidal Lighting
The war against germs has extended beyond the medical community and into offices, homes, and public places. Bacteria and viruses are fast-spreading and more complicated to contain the growth of our increasingly global economy and our warming planet. Certain environments where crowds gather and that have unacceptably high numbers of bacteria living on surfaces — like healthcare facilities, subway stations, and other public gathering places — require innovative ways to make them more hostile to bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microbes. In the fight against germ matter, antimicrobial lights are one relatively new approach that can be added to the arsenal. Using antibacterial, germicidal lighting continuously makes exposed areas inhospitable for bacteria and other harmful microbes to grow and become dangerous.
What Is Germicidal Lighting?
Germicidal bulbs or lamps are designed to use a combination of special phosphors and a quartz glass envelope for the process of eliminating germs. They come in a variety of wattages, voltages, sizes, and base types. Germicidal lighting includes the UV-C portion of the ultraviolet spectrum with wavelengths between 100nm and 280nm.
How Does Germicidal Lighting Work?
The wavelengths that are produced by germicidal bulbs and lamps are deadly to bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Specifically, the UV-C light is lethal to the nucleic acid of microorganisms, which prevents pathogens from replicating. With continual use, the lighting will make exposed surfaces inhospitable
Is Germicidal Lighting Effective Against COVID-19?
With the current pandemic, many people have begun wondering if germicidal UV lighting can kill COVID-19. In recent years, germicidal lighting has helped stop the spread of various pathogens, such as the flu and the superbug. The Coronavirus situation is rapidly ever-changing and still fairly new, so there is not enough data to jump to any conclusions. However, germicidal UV lights tout pathogen kill rates higher than 99.9%. Plus, pathogens are ranked based on their tolerance to disinfectants, such as germicidal lighting. This lighting is designed to kill Class 1 and 2 viruses, so it should be effective against the less-resilient coronavirus, which falls under Class 3.
What Are the Advantages of Germicidal Lighting?
Because of its effectiveness, germicidal and antibacterial lighting are incredibly useful in healthcare facilities, but can also be used in schools, government buildings, workplaces, and hotels. Some of the benefits disinfectant lighting offers include:
- Limited Chemical Exposure. Unlike intermittent cleaning using chemicals or even more extensive deep-cleaning approaches, germicidal lighting is a non-chemical approach to disinfection.
- Effectively Kills Bacteria and Viruses. Tests have proven that germicidal light products kill up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. On top of that, pathogens cannot become resistant to UV light like they can certain antibacterial products.
- Helps Create A Safer Environment. Antibacterial lighting protects both large, as well as hard-to-reach small spaces continuously. This enables a vital no-labor approach to better-protecting all of our most important spaces.
Germicidal Lighting Solutions Offered by NES
Bringing the latest products in commercial lighting supply to schools, workplaces, and other commercial spaces, NES Lighting Distributors is proud to offer germicidal UV lighting to help in the fight against germs. You can find products from leading manufacturers, including
- SaniLIGHT® UV Air And Surface Irradiating Fixtures - These germicidal lighting products is UV radiation to disinfect unoccupied areas from microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, virus, and fungi.
- Biolux® Germicidal Fixtures - These germicidal lamps utilize ultraviolet rays to irradiate small areas and exposed surfaces continuously without requiring any special attention or maintenance.
Interested In Learning More About Germicidal Lighting Solutions?
It’s no secret that antibacterial lighting products are useful, especially during times like these. If you are interested in learning more about germicidal lamps and bulbs, contact National Efficiency Supply. As a leader in commercial lighting supplies, the NES experts have knowledge of the various products available and can recommend lighting solutions that will work best for you.