Disinfection Service
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About it
No other event in recent history has caused a bigger impact as Covid-19 pandemic. Everyone is trying to slow down the spread of this virus and to find effective ways to be protected. It is important to mention that even though there are plenty of studies running around the world regarding Ozone and UV-C Light’s effectivity against the newly Covid-19, there hasn’t been a definitive conclusion yet in the UK.
However, there are several reasons to believe that it would be effective, as in earlier studies it has been proved to kill the SARS-Cov-1 virus, which is analogue to SARS-Cov-2 and also a member of the Coronavirus family.
Ozone and UV-C light are found in nature and both have been widely used by scientists and industries for purification, sanitising processes and medical treatments. They could also be created artificially, which is what we do when we deliver the disinfection service provided by our technicians and with our specialised equipment.
According to Wikipedia:
”Ozone is used in industrial setting to sterilise water and air, as well as a disinfectant for surfaces…”. “Ozone is a very efficient steriliser because of its strong oxidising properties…capable of destroying a wide range of pathogens”.
UV-C light is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. These are shorter than UV-A and UV-B rays but more energetic. This is the reason why they are also known as “germicidal UV”, as they have the power to destroy human or viral genetic material (DNA).
How Ozone Works
When Ozone production occurs, either naturally or artificially, the Oxygen molecules O2 are split into two free Oxygen atoms, and when these free atoms join up with other Oxygen molecules, Ozone O3 is formed. When this happens, the oxidation process starts and pathogens as well as Ozone are destroyed, reverting back to Oxygen. There is no chemical residue.
The main reactive benefit of Ozone as a powerful oxidant could be explained in this simple way: when Ozone meets biological threats and pathogens like viruses, bacteria or spores, it attacks millions of times the outer shell of the cells (membrane), destroying them and not even giving them time to mute and become immune to Ozone.
Additional Benefits of Ozone
– Deals effectively with a variety of odours and smells, as it actually breaks up the molecules which cause the odours, rather than just masking them.
– Being a gas, Ozone permeates the area being treated, eventually reaching hidden areas that may be missed by conventional disinfection.
– Ozone is more powerful than chlorine, but unlike chlorine and most of chemicals used for disinfecting and sanitising, it does not contaminate the environment as it simply reverts back into Oxygen as soon as it has oxidised millions of times the surfaces in the area during the treatment.
How UV-C Light Works
It works almost the same way as Ozone does: it disrupts the genetic structure of bacteria and viruses, preventing them to mutate and become immune to the treatment. The effectiveness of the UV treatment will depend on the length of time a microorganism is exposed to UV and on the intensity of the UV rays. Here it is where it matters our professionalism, setting the time and appliance to reach the desired level treatment.
The UV-C light appliances that we use can produce enough UV-C light in circulating air to make environments inhospitable to microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, mould and other pathogens.
Where can it be done?
Disinfection Services may be very effective and useful in almost any environment:
– Boats
– Buses/Train coaches
– Caravans
– Care Homes
– Cars
– Churches
– Colleges, Nurseries and Universities
– Gyms and Sport Facilities
– Hotels/B&B
– Hospitals/GPs
– Houses/Flats
– Offices
– Real Estate Business
– Shops
– Taxi cars
– Warehouses
Health Hazards
The acute toxicity of Ozone has long been recognised. It is irritant to mucous membranes of the eyes and to the respiratory tract of living beings. Therefore, this could happen if there were people, pets or plants exposed to high Ozone saturation levels and without the Personal Protective Equipment recommended in the Guidance Note EH38 from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive.
Regarding the safe use of UV-C light appliances, we also meet our legal obligation of the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2020
Our staff are fully trained to avoid any risks before and after providing the service and they will follow the best practices guidelines stated on the above-mentioned Guidance Note and on the Best Practices for Ozone Remediation Services. Because of this, the area must be fully evacuated prior to starting the treatment. Only the Certified Ozone Technician and other trained operators are allowed to stay in the treatment area.
