ORLANDO, Fla. — UV-C technology is surging as more consumers turn to it as a solution to eradicate harsh airborne contaminants and deliver fresh, clean air. Additionally, a recent position paper from ASHRAE validates the technology’s effectiveness, further strengthening its usefulness in industry circles.
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, is an established means of disinfection and can be used to prevent the spread of certain infectious diseases. UV-C radiation kills or inactivates microbes by damaging their deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).