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Post by exoticimports on Apr 22, 2020 18:13:45 GMT
I keep reading that COVID is killed by exposure to UVC (and, sometimes read UVB).
Most of us have black lights and/or Mercury Vapor. Instead of taking the time to wipe down the counters, why not just run the MV for an hour?
Chuck
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Post by nomihoudai on Apr 22, 2020 20:21:33 GMT
Because that's how you get cancer  (When using it instead of washing/disinfecting your hands). For disinfecting the kitchen the intensity is not strong enough given the large surface. |
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Post by jshuey on Apr 23, 2020 15:29:06 GMT
I keep reading that COVID is killed by exposure to UVC (and, sometimes read UVB).
Most of us have black lights and/or Mercury Vapor. Instead of taking the time to wipe down the counters, why not just run the MV for an hour?
Chuck
It's typically a deeper blue UV that us used for this type of disinfecting. Hospitals and research labs do it all the time. But they have surfaces that are designed to withstand UV treatment (they don't fade or react) and UV lights designed specifically for the task. I was just talking to a group yesterday that is suing UV to sterilize field gear (in this case aquatic sampling equipment that is often used near waster-water treatment plants). It's not the only way they are trying to clean up their equipment - but just another added layer to help protect their staff. John |
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(When using it instead of washing/disinfecting your hands).
