{"id":1055,"date":"2020-11-02T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/?p=1055"},"modified":"2020-11-16T12:34:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T17:34:23","slug":"how-do-hospitals-combat-the-spread-of-germs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/how-do-hospitals-combat-the-spread-of-germs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Hospitals Combat the Spread of Germs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman-coughing-in-bed\"How do hospitals combat the spread of germs? The same way we help homeowners to! With high intensity UVC (Ultraviolet Light).<\/p>\n

But wait, isn\u2019t ultraviolet radiation dangerous?<\/p>\n

No, not in the application we are referring to. We\u2019re talking about UV lights, also known as UV germicidal lights or a UV air purifier. These systems are used to combat bacteria and viruses that can be lurking in your home\u2019s ductwork.<\/p>\n

There is a lot of information out there about the use of UV lights in combatting the transmission of diseases, many of that information being provided by indoor air quality manufacturers. We consider it our duty to ensure that you are getting the best information from trustworthy sources, such as the CDC<\/a> (Centers for Disease Control) and HealthChem Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

How Does UV-C Light Reduce Health Risks?<\/h2>\n

With UV-C light, the sterilized bacteria and viruses can no longer reproduce and infect your family.<\/p>\n

The CDC recommends using UV germicidal lights in combination with HEPA air filters to control infectious diseases in their published article, \u201cGuidelines for Preventing the Transmission of M. tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n

While this isn\u2019t a particular virus you need to worry about in your home <\/em>there are other viruses that can enter in, but UV radiation can stop them, as well as stop the development of mold and mildew. The latter can severely affect household members with asthma and allergy symptoms, and make even the healthiest person ill. UV lights, however, can significantly reduce risk in your home.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan UV Lights Prevent COVID-19 Transmission?\u201d<\/h2>\n

UV radiation sterilizes all bacteria and viruses, however, there is not currently enough research to determine how strong the UV radiation needs to be to sterilize this virus. Fortunately, by eliminating the risk of other germ and virus transmissions, you can help improve the immunity of your household, overall protecting the health of your family. As for preventing COVID-19, here is what the CDC does <\/em>recommend<\/a>:<\/p>\n