About UV-C Light
For years, scientists have known
that one of the most effective air purifiers is natural sunlight. Not the light
we see when we look out the window, but the invisible "C" band, ultraviolet rays
that make up part of the sun's light spectrum. The sun’s UV-C rays act as a
natural outdoor air purification system, inhibiting the growth and reproduction
of dust mites, bacteria, viruses, fungi & molds. However, this natural
process does not occur indoors. Hygienitech Mattress Cleaning System uses UV-C
rays to bring the power of the sun indoors, specifically to the mattress, a
natural breeding ground for dust mites.
What is UV-C Light?
UV-C light is germicidal, it deactivates the DNA of dust mites, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and thus destroys their ability to multiply and cause disease. Specifically, UV-C light causes damage to the nucleic acid of microorganisms by forming covalent bonds between certain adjacent bases in the DNA. The formation of such bonds prevent the DNA from being unzipped for replication, and the organism is unable to reproduce. In fact, when the organism tries to replicate, it dies.
UV-C light replicates the natural outdoor purification system of the sun by destroying the allergy and disease-causing microbes living and multiplying on and below the surface of the mattress. Used in combination with a powerful, HEPA filtered extraction device, it is the most effective way to eliminate dust mites, bacteria and the health risks they represent.
Warning: Never expose eyes or skin to UV-C light. UV lamps must only be operated inside metal ductwork where the light can be contained.
We fill our lungs up to 20,000 times each day. Over time, these contaminants can cause allergies, inflammation of the mucous membrane, upper respiratory problems, asthmatic conditions, headaches and flu-like symptoms.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in homes is up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air.
The National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine reports that exposure to indoor pollutants is a key contributor to the asthma problems of this nation. Most allergy and asthma sources are passed from person to person through the air. The air in a single room can contain hundreds of thousands of infectious bacteria, viruses, fungal spores, and contaminants, which can only be seen with a microscope. Airborne contaminants can cause diseases such as influenza, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. Ultraviolet treatment helps reduce the occurrence of diseases such as measles and tuberculosis.
Facts About UV
Since the first UV irradiation system was used, for the disinfecting of medical equipment using UV has been a common and reliable practice. UV disinfecting has been determined to be adequate for inactivating bacteria and viruses. The germicidal effects of UV light cause photochemical damage to DNA and RNA within microorganisms. "ultraviolet radiation, properly integrated with heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, shows the most promise as a widely applicable means of air disinfection." Richard Riley, M.D.