The Centers for Disease Control Recommend UV Lamps for their Germicidal Effect
Ultraviolet rays with UV-C wavelength will destroy pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, mold, and mildew. This component of sunlight is the main reason that microorganisms die in outdoor air. The UV-C rays break through the outer membrane of microbes like yeast, mold, bacteria, viruses, or algae. When the radiation reaches the DNA of the microbe, it causes modifications. The DNA then transmits incorrect codes and this causes the death of the microbe.
Ultraviolet germicidal lamps provide a much more powerful and concentrated effect of ultraviolet energy than can be found naturally. Such lamps sanitize air that is passed directly in their path to destroy pathogens that come in contact with the UV rays. Musty, moldy type odors can be eradicated, along with tuberculosis, cold and flu viruses, smallpox, anthrax, and other airborne diseases. This system is particularly beneficial to those suffering from allergies-common allergens are molds, mildews, and fungi. These microbes would be destroyed, improving the health of the allergy sufferer.
The Power of the Sun
The sun generates ultraviolet rays - these rays are natures air purifier. When sunlight passes through a prism it is broken into its component colors, thus giving it the colors of a rainbow. Each color, in turn, has its own wavelengths. Ultraviolet light has four specific wavelengths that have particular applications:
UV-A is the source of suntanned skin-with its relatively longer wavelength, can penetrate the atmosphere. Applications included tanning beds and treatment of skin diseases.
UV-B is in the middle wavelength of the ultraviolet spectrum and has been used to treat skin diseases, principally. Shortwave UV Energy or Ozone is primarily used as a sterilizer and can be generated by specially designed UV lamps.
UV-C, or shortwave ultraviolet radiation, is used to destroy bacteria and other biological contaminants in the air, in liquids, or on surfaces. This wavelength provides the purifying effect in Calutech products.
No Harmful Ozone - read the EPA's report on ozone purifiers.
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