FAQs

UV-C

Ultraviolet-C or UV-C is an invisible light with a wavelength between 200nm and 280nm. UV-C light has germicidal properties, which means that UV-C is capable of inactivating microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mold. It has been used since 1910 in wastewater treatment, and since the 1920s and 30s for air and surface disinfection.
UV-C attacks and damages the DNA and RNA of microorganisms and disrupts vital cellular functions, like replication, and prevents these microorganisms from infecting humans. The germicidal properties of UV-C have been studied, understood, and proven for over 100 years, and thousands of peer-reviewed studies proving efficacy have been published to date.
UV-C has been proven to work on bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mold. So not only will PureUV’s devices work on the toughest pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant strains, but it will also destroy fungi and mold and eliminate the unpleasant smells that typically accompany bacteria and mold spores.
No. UV-C irradiation can cause skin and eye irritation if humans are exposed, so the devices should only be used in unoccupied rooms. PureUV’ s devices have several safety mechanisms including a pre-cycle countdown to allow operators to leave the room safely before a cycle begins, and intrusion detection that automatically shuts the device down if a person enters the room during treatment.
No. UV-C cannot penetrate glass, so you can run a disinfection cycle in rooms that have windows without causing any harm on the other side of the windows.
Yes, since UV-C is safe to use around food and leaves no surface residue. No harmful chemicals or pesticides, just naturally occurring light. You can leave an apple out on the counter, treat the room, then eat the apple immediately afterwards without risk.
Ultraviolet-C technology is a non-chemical approach to disinfection. In this method of disinfection, nothing is added which makes this process simple, inexpensive and requires very low maintenance. Ultraviolet-C Mobile Room Sanitizers utilize germicidal lamps that are designed and calculated to produce a certain dosage of ultraviolet . The principle of design is based on a product of time and intensity – you must have a certain amount of both for a successful disinfection.

Pure UV Products

No. Pure UV uses bulbs with a special type of glass that blocks the transmission of the 185nm wavelength of light that typically creates ozone for other UV-C devices.
We recommend that you locate the device centrally in the room that you’re treating. If there are large obstructions in the room that may cause shadowing, we recommend running two shorter cycles on either side of the obstruction for maximum efficacy. Our team of infection prevention specialists will help you determine positioning within your space as a part of the onboarding process.
Average run time is 15 minutes, but this will vary based on how large of a space you have, which machine you are using, and what dose you are trying to achieve. Pure UV has created charts for each of our devices to accurately give estimates for how long each cycle should be according to your desired dosage.
Pure UV provides detailed operational manuals with all devices. Additionally, we have a library of videos that will help demonstrate the proper use. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Pure UV team.
The bulbs are rated for 10,000 hours, but we recommend changing bulbs annually.
Pure UV’s proprietary bulbs can be purchased from your distributor or directly from Pure UV.
Yes - 5 years on metal housing, 2 years on electronical components, and 1 year for bulbs.