For our final Check the Facts topic, we are focusing on one of the most frequently asked questions we receive, “How do you know if UV-C technology is working”? Although UV-C has been utilized by healthcare facilities for decades, it’s still a largely misunderstood technology due to the inability to visually see results. In this […]
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A month after we initially wrote about the Tripledemic and its impact on our society, it is often still the lead story in the news. As the holidays are now upon us, health officials are urging people to take precautions as the country is dealing with the triple-hitter of the flu, COVID and RSV (respiratory […]
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In The News Dec 6 Written By Surfacide Behind the scenes of every hospital are the unsung heroes who play a large role in keeping patients healthy and creates better environments: Environmental Service (EVS) workers. From Crothall’s proven cleaning procedures to their partnership with Surfacide®, the leader in UV-C microbial reduction, EVS employees hold themselves […]
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The hotel is now the first in the United States to offer Surfacide’s state-of-the-art UV microbial reduction robots Orlando, FL. (November, 2021) – Meliá Orlando Celebration, a sought-after destination hotel for families in the greater Orlando area, has officially launched a partnership with Surfacide, the global leader in UV technology. All 289 guest rooms and […]
You’ve probably seen the phrases “Tridemic” or “Tripledemic” splashed across numerous news headlines, including the widely circulated New York Times article or talked about on the evening news, the reason being doctors are worried the combination of the flu season, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and COVID-19 will spark a “Tridemic” / “Tripledemic” this winter. There […]
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Q&A with Quinn Leach, Surfacide Director of Quality and Compliance As we continue on our journey to expose the myths around UV-C, it was important to dedicate a post discussing the safety requirements around the use of ultraviolet radiation. To correctly use and operate UV-C devices, it requires being properly educated, knowing the necessary precautions […]
Aug 29 Written By Farrell B. Melnick, PhD As the start of school inches closer, educational institutions must start planning how they will combat the new monkeypox virus rapidly traveling throughout the United States. Much has been written about changing human behavior and the fact that during prolonged medical issues, such as the COVID-19 virus, […]
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Science doesn’t lie, UV light is a direct line-of-sight technology, that is why this week we are taking a deeper dive into the physics behind using three UV-C devices compared to just one. There are 5 key elements you should ALWAYS consider when purchasing and evaluating UV-C technology: Distance, Dosage, Shadows, Time and Labor. Let’s […]
When used effectively, UV-C has been proven over the years to be an extremely efficacious adjunct microbial reduction technology to manual cleaning efforts in combatting viruses and bacteria in healthcare and hospital environments. During the pandemic, UV-C gained popularity in healthcare as well as other industries and spaces including hotels, restaurants, schools, offices, sports facilities, […]
