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Germicidal UV fixtures are gaining popularity in industries that never used them before. Now schools, hotels, office buildings, restaurants, and retail stores are considering them as a way to protect employees, customers, and tenants.

With an efficacy rate of 99.9% or higher, it's no surprise these products are considered as an option to disinfect spaces.

But choosing the right germicidal UV fixture at the right price can be complicated.

If you've taken a look at UV products, you've probably seen images or videos of a UV robot moving room to room while disinfecting surfaces.

Mobile UV units are one of the most flexible UV product options, and industries outside of healthcare are starting to catch on.

But with prices ranging from $3,000 to $20,000 or more, how do you know which product is right for you?

Scientists have known about the disinfection capabilities of ultraviolet (UV) light for decades. Now, it's considered an important tool in the fight against COVID-19.

A scientist at Columbia University found UV-C is effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in laboratory settings.

Businesses are searching for new ways to protect their building during and after COVID-19. Requiring temperature checks is one of the more popular options and will likely become part of our normal routine.

You will probably start to notice UV-C products in places you never though about before. Airplanes, subways, buses, restaurants, banks, and healthcare facilities are all using the powers of germicidal UV to try to get rid of as many pathogens as possible during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air disinfection is critical to protecting your employees during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

One option to consider to keep your air clean: installing UV systems on HVAC equipment.

Reopening has started around the country. People are starting to fill restaurants, retails stores, grocery stores, and other buildings again.

At the same time, cases of COVID-19 are still rising in many states.
As we look at ways to reduce the spread of the virus, one of the main challenges is reducing transmission and keeping occupied spaces clean.

It may seem impossible to keep high-traffic areas free of germs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with social distancing, areas like waiting rooms, lobbies, or retail stores can easily become crowded.

But this is where one type of ultraviolet lighting product really shines. It's called upper-room germicidal UV, and it's so effective because it can run constantly (even while people are in the room).

COVID-19 has brought a new spotlight to a tool relatively unused in many industries: UV energy.

Scientists have known about the disinfection powers of UV-C for decades. Hospitals and healthcare settings have used UV products for years. A scientist from Columbia University recently proved that UV-C wavelengths can inactive COVID-19 in laboratory settings. There is solid evidence behind the UV technology.

But what products should you trust? Which ones really work? And are they all safe?

Amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, there has also been a lot of confusion over protection. Should you wear a mask in public? Which type of masks are required for healthcare workers? What's the difference between types of masks?