Industry Insights & Updates

Does UV light kill ringworm? The surface answer for pet owners, gyms, and parents

UV-C at 254 nm inactivates Trichophyton and Microsporum - the dermatophyte fungi that cause ringworm in humans, cats, and dogs - on hard surfaces.

Does UV light kill viruses? Yes - and viruses are the easiest UV-C target there is

Does UV light kill bacteria in water? The direct answer, and why "in water" changes everything

UV-C at 254 nm is the most-deployed disinfection technology in the world for drinking water - every major US city with a surface-water intake runs water thro...

Does UV light kill dust mites? The surface-only answer allergy sufferers need

UV-C at 254 nm kills dust mites on direct-exposed fabric surfaces, and the published mortality curves are convincing.

Does UV light kill fungus? A qualified yes, and the surfaces where it earns its keep

UV-C at 254 nm damages the DNA of fungal cells and spores on exposed surfaces, which is why dermatology clinics, podiatry offices, and food-storage operation...

Does UV light kill cyclospora? The direct answer, and why your produce rinse won't save you

UV-C at 254 nm damages the DNA of Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts, the same way it inactivates its better-studied cousin Cryptosporidium, which is why munici...

Veterinary clinic infection control: parvovirus survives 7 months on surfaces - what UV-C can and can't do about it

Canine parvovirus is one of the hardest pathogens in small-animal medicine. It is non-enveloped, highly environmentally stable, and documented to remain infe...

Hotel housekeeping is 23 minutes per room - here's where UV-C saves 7 of them

The average mid-tier US hotel room turnover is 23 minutes. A quarter of that time is spent on "high-touch" items - remote control, light switches, bathroom h...