Why UV-C Light is Being Used For Disinfection

Ultraviolet-C is one of three bandwidths of UV light given off by the sun: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. UV-C is different from the others in that it is blocked by the Earth’s ozone layer and therefore microorganisms haven’t adapted to exposure, making UV-C a particularly effective disinfectant.

How Does UV-C Disinfect?

​Though UV-C light never passes through our ozone layer, Safe Space Technology has harnessed its power synthetically through ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. 

Essentially, UV-C wavelengths between 200 and 300 nanometers are used to destroy nucleic acid and disrupt the DNA of microorganisms, rendering them incapable of reproducing. As a result, UV-C disinfects anything it comes in contact with, whether in the air or on surfaces.

The Safety & Efficacy of UV-C
UV-C Exposure Kills:
  • BACTERIA
  • VIRUSES
  • FUNGUS
  • MOLD
  • PROTOZOA
  • ALGAE
​Because UV-C can disinfect the air, it’s particularly useful for killing airborne pathogens that cause illness or aggravate conditions such as asthma or other respiratory issues. However, direct exposure to UV-C light can be harmful to humans and animals, causing skin and eye damage. So it’s important to make sure a room or space is vacant when UV-C technology is in use.

For this reason, all Safe Space Technologies products are equipped with built-in motion and camera registration for safety shut-off. In addition, the effectiveness of UV-C disinfection is dependent upon certain variables, like how much organic matter is on surfaces, as well as how close the UV-C light is to its target. With this in mind, Safe Space Technologies has optimized its products through automation and modular designs to increase disinfection efficiency and effectiveness.

The power of ultraviolet light has been used for decades in hospitals as a trusted disinfection tool. Now, with the world facing a global pandemic, UV-C is getting renewed attention. Its use case is essentially limitless: any space or business can benefit from the disinfection power of UV-C.

AVAILABLE UV-C UNITS:

RoverUV Mobile Disinfection Robot

​Unlike manual approaches to disinfection, the UV light atop an autonomous mobile robot provides rapid, hands-free, effective inactivation of harmful microorganisms found in the air and on surfaces.

The RoverUV is able to disinfect large spaces effectively, without any human interaction. Intelligent sensors enable the robot to avoid obstacles yet perform disinfection safely with integrated sensors for terminating UV-C lights if a person is detected nearby. Data is made available to track the robot’s runtime, location, and disinfection history.
1 Robot Disinfects 4,174 square feet per hour

1 Fully Charged Robot can Disinfect 16,696 square feet in 4 hours
BEST USE CASE:
  • Hallways/Lockers
  • Cafeteria
  • Athletic Facilities
  • Grocery Stores
  • Large Commercial Offices
  • Church Buildings
  • Event Centers
  • Airports

C4UV Disinfection Cart

This device can disinfect a 36’x36’ room in less than 20 minutes and a 12’x12’ room in as little as 8 minutes. Position in a room or large space for quick and effective air and surface disinfection, while operating from a remote controlled tablet.

The cart can break into quadrants for placement in various locations throughout a room or space for more thorough disinfection. Intelligent controls allow for usage data to be reported and viewed on the web and built-in motion sensors turn off the device for automated safety controls.
6’ x 6’ - 5 minutes | 12’ x 12’ - 8 minutes | 24' x 24’ - 10 minutes
30’ x 30’ - 12-15 minutes | 36’ x 36’ - 18-20 minutes | 40’ x 40’ - 20-25 minutes
BEST USE CASE:
  • Small-Medium Sized Rooms
  • School/University Classrooms
  • Hotel Rooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Hospital Operating Rooms
  • Doctor/Patient Exam Rooms
  • Office/conference/cubicle spaces

The Disinfection Cabinet

Looking for UV-C disinfection on-the-go? This cabinet quickly and safely disinfects up to 30 devices, like tablets or phones, in just a few minutes. Perfect for schools, universities, and office settings (disinfect devices between classes or during a lunch break). And don’t worry, UV-C light provides powerful disinfection capabilities without fear of damaging displays or electronics. This cabinet is available with or without device charging capability. Additionally, built-in safety measures prevent any possible exposure to UV-C light while the system is in use.

​Cabinets can be customized for your needs (work tools, server pagers, etc.)
Disinfection times vary depending on the size of the cabinet. For example: a 4ft x 6ft x 16” cabinet can disinfect items in less 4 minutes.