In reality there are very few public buildings, private facilities and even private homes that would not benefit from some type of UV air sanitizer systems. The vast majority of buildings, regardless of their use will develop mold issues as well as airborne contaminants no matter how well kept and maintained they may be. The major problem with mold and airborne contaminants that may trigger respiratory problems or even increase the likelihood of viral and bacterial problems is that they are often found in areas that are not highly visible and areas that may not be cleaned on a regular basis. Leaving even a small area untreated can provide an opportunity for various types of microorganisms to continue to reproduce and spread, leading to reoccurring and highly drug resistant types of health concerns. Is it true that an ultraviolet air sanitizer can actually kill drug resistant Staphylococcus outbreaks? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA) is considered to be highly problematic in hospitals, detention facilities, schools, public buildings and even in gyms and other facilities. It is a type of bacteria that contributes to problems with infections in hospitals and in other public areas and it is very resistant to any type of drug treatment. It is also incredibly easy to transfer from patient or person to person, even a slight blemish or scratch on the surface of the skin can provide enough for the bacteria to enter the body and start causing significant health problems and even death in already ill individuals. UV air sanitizers have been proven in laboratory tests to be 99.9% effective at destroying the Staphylococcus aureas in approximate 5 minutes at a range of eight feet around the mobile UV air sanitizer. At the seventeen foot range the same high destruction percentage was noted at about the ten minute mark. This allows any room to be treated for the Staphylococcus aureas that may be present in the air, while alcohol wipes and disinfectant is equally as effective at treating it on surfaces. The duel action of surface cleaning plus UV air sanitizers is ideal for any type of area where Staph or other bacterial or viral diseases may be an issue. Don't air conditioners have filters and other types of cleaning options for treating the air? Many air conditioning systems do have filters; however they typically filter out only the very largest of the irritants and allergens that may be present in the air you breathe. Many people mistakenly believe that indoor air is actually clean, when in fact the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that indoor air can have two to five times the number of pollutants found in outdoor air. Ultraviolet air sanitizers kill the germs, bacteria, molds and the yeast that can also be found in the air, all which may contribute to respiratory problems, chronic illness and overall loss in productivity and health for everyone working or living within the facility or home.

There are several different options when it comes to ultraviolet sanitizers and ultraviolet sanitizer systems that are very safe to use in public types of settings when humans are present. These systems are enclosed so the UV light is contained, preventing any possible health risks. UV sanitizers that are mounted within the coil systems of HVAC systems and air conditioners are shielded, preventing any possible concerns while still providing very high levels of sterilization in the air while the systems are in place. The coils themselves, often home to bacteria, yeast, molds and other contaminants and also kept free from these irritants, ensuring a very healthy indoor air quality or IAQ.

There are also mobile room ultraviolet sterilizers that are used only in vacant rooms. These types of UV sanitizers are designed to deliver maximum UV light, effectively killing or deactivating any microorganisms in the room. They do not require the air to circulate through but rather rely on the UV light rays to complete the damage. These systems have specially designed safety features.

What types of safety features are typical of mobile types of UV sanitizers?

Mobile types of UV sanitizers that are designed for use in vacant spaces should have several different types of safety features. One particular consideration is a LED type of display that clearly indicates what part of the sterilization cycle the system is in at any time it is plugged in. This LED display needs to be easily visible on the unit, even from a distance.

Another safety feature should include multidirectional infrared motion detectors that immediately shut off the unit when any type of movement is detected. This is an important consideration to avoid any accidental exposure to the high UV rays. These detectors should be mounted on each side of the mobile unit to provide complete coverage regardless of how the ultraviolet sterilizer may be positioned in the room.

How is a mobile UV sterilizer able to successfully clean the air in all areas of the room during the sterilization cycle?

Using high output UV lamps that are strategically positioned to provide maximum light distribution, mobile UV sterilizers simply shine the UV lights and create a comprehensive coverage of the room. In addition to the strategic location of the long UV germicidal bulbs, there are also built in reflectors that shine the light up and out, ensuring a full coverage of the room area. Killing the microorganisms occurs immediately as the UV light floods the room, however the areas closest to the light in a circular pattern are most quickly sterilized, then the sterilization radiates outwards. In most standard sized rooms with 9 foot ceilings the typical time to kill all airborne viruses and bacteria is not more than 5 minutes. Molds, which have a thicker protective layer are the most resistant to deactivation by UV light and will require up to three hours for full sterilization to occur.