Science validates the power of UV light to inactivate microorganisms. However, UV disinfection efficacy hinges largely on proper exposure.
In the pursuit of maintaining health and safety standards, UV disinfection continues to play a crucial role across various industries. The underlying science validates the power of UV light to inactivate microorganisms, effectively halting their replication and spread. However, UV disinfection efficacy hinges largely on proper exposure.
Insufficient UV dosages can lead to a false sense of security, as pathogens may survive and continue to pose health risks. To mitigate this, it’s imperative that validation methods are used to determine if the necessary threshold of UV exposure is achieved.
While the scope of this process may sound burdensome, it can actually be quite simple when using our OhmniClean robot in tandem with high-quality dosimeters from Intellego. These technologies make it easy to ensure a thorough disinfection each and every time.
Pathogen Irradiation and the Importance of UV Disinfection Efficacy
While UV light has been proven to be a powerful disinfectant, it is crucial to understand that it must meet specific thresholds to be fully effective. Different pathogens require different levels of UV exposure to be eradicated efficiently.
Insufficient UV dosage can lead to a false sense of security, as pathogens may survive and continue to pose health risks.
For instance, to eliminate 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, a UV dose of 22 mJ/cm² is necessary. Candida Auris, a multidrug-resistant fungus, requires a higher dose of around 60 mJ/cm². However, some pathogens are notoriously resilient, like Clostridioides Difficile (C. Diff), which demands an even greater exposure level of 100 mJ/cm². These required high dosages underline the importance of proper UV disinfection efficacy.
To ensure these precise levels of UV exposure are consistently achieved, the use of dosimeters becomes indispensable. But what exactly is a dosimeter? Simply put, a dosimeter is a device that measures the dose of UV radiation in a given area. By placing a dosimeter on the surface or area in question, one can accurately verify whether it has received the necessary dose of UV light for effective disinfection. This method provides a more reliable approach than mere estimation or guesswork.
The standard range for OhmniClean is between 100 to 150 mJ/cm², which is more than sufficient to address even the most resilient pathogens like C. Diff.
Using technology like the OhmniClean robot, combined with high-quality dosimeters, further simplifies this process of verifying UV disinfection efficacy. The standard range for OhmniClean is between 100 to 150 mJ/cm², which is more than sufficient to address even the most resilient pathogens like C. Diff.
Furthermore, the robot’s advanced features enable users to add specific ‘disinfection spots.’ These spots are areas where the robot will linger for a longer duration, ensuring a higher level of UV exposure and peace of mind, especially in environments where the utmost cleanliness is critical.
Effortless and Verified Disinfection
By utilizing OhmniClean and dosimeters together you make the disinfection process both effortless and verifiable. OhmniClean simplifies the task of achieving thorough UV disinfection, while dosimeters provide the essential verification to ensure effectiveness. This powerful combination ensures that you can verify your UV disinfection efficacy, allowing you to carry confidence in maintaining high standards of hygiene.
