There are several things to consider when searching for the best UV disinfection solution for your organization.

With UV light being an effective tool to fight against infection, there are several different UV disinfection solutions available to purchase. When assessing each individual device, there are a few key factors to keep in mind.

Size & Weight

The Smaller, the Better

One area often overlooked when thinking about UV disinfection solutions is the size of the unit. These units must be transported from room to room and sometimes even between buildings. So the bulkier and heavier the unit, the more challenging it will be for staff to transport it where needed. In fact, there have been reports of staff injuring themselves while moving emitters over 300 pounds. 

Also, be sure to consider the size of the emitter in relation to the size of the rooms being disinfected. Tighter areas — such as small bathrooms — could prove problematic for fitting a large UV emitter inside. And if that UV device is stationary by design, then improper placement could lead to an ineffective disinfection. Not to mention, you’ll need to store the emitters, and big emitters will take up more space in a closet.

Usability of the UV Disinfection Solution

Keep it Simple & Intuitive

No matter how powerful UV light may be for disinfection, it’s rendered useless if the emitter is too complicated to use. Some UV devices require engineers to set up and map new spaces, necessitating an on-site visit to complete. This would be needed not only for every new room, but also if any previously mapped room is rearranged. Secondly, they can often feature complicated, outdated user interfaces that are difficult for staff to learn. All of these factors can slow or fully impede the disinfection process.

Manual vs. Autonomous

Save Time & Energy with an Autonomous UV Disinfection Solution

One of the more visible differentiators between UV disinfection solutions is whether they are manual or autonomous. Manual emitters are stationary and require staff to reposition them multiple times within a space to achieve a thorough disinfection. As previously mentioned, if an emitter is bulky and heavy, it will be more difficult for staff to reposition. And for larger areas, the units may require so many repositionings that it could be impractical to use them.

On the other hand, autonomous UV units drive themselves around a room, getting up close to every surface without any manual intervention. This not only speeds up the process (autonomous units can typically disinfect a room in half the time of manual emitters) but also allows cleaning staff to turn their attention toward other important duties. Autonomous solutions, in essence, create more time for your staff during their shift. This increases their efficiency while also alleviating stressful deadline constraints.

Reports

Ensure Compliance With Instant Data

With any disinfection process, it’s important to make sure that you’re in full compliance with regulatory standards. One of the easiest ways to achieve that is to have reports that detail what disinfections occurred and verify their thoroughness. Several UV systems have reporting features. However, report delivery time can vary, ranging from real-time to a month-long waits.

Further, the information contained within the reports can vary. Several systems only present the bare minimum – time, date, etc. Others can give you highly detailed information, complete with maps and other pertinent disinfection data. The more information you have, the better you can ensure that your disinfection process is working. 

OhmniClean— The Premier UV Disinfection Solution

Now knowing which specs and features to consider when looking for a UV disinfection solution, why not get one that checks all the boxes? OhmniClean is an autonomous disinfection robot that provides a potent dose of UV light to an entire room — no matter how large or small — with just the touch of a button.

• Lightweight & Compact – Easy Mobility and Maneuverability
• User-Friendly Operation – New Staff Can Be Trained in Less Than 10 Minutes
• Autonomous Disinfection – Drives Itself Around for Faster Cleans With Less Effort
• Real-Time Reports – Heat Maps and Position Tracking Available Immediately

OhmniClean is already a huge hit with businesses around the country. And their staff and customers reap the benefits of a safer, healthier environment. All the evidence makes it easy to see why OhmniClean is the best choice for disinfection.