What is Enterococcus faecalis? Enterococcus faecalis (formerly known as Streptococcus faecalis) is a species of bacteria that resides predominantly in human gastrointestinal tracts but is also found in the oral cavity and vagina . Within the … [Read more...]
Aspergillus Niger is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light
What is Aspergillus niger? Aspergillus niger is the most abundant mold found throughout the environment – in soil, water, vegetation, in fecal matter, decomposing matter, or even floating in the air. Cannabis farms have found Aspergillus spores … [Read more...]
Podosphaera macularis is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light
What is Podosphaera macularis? Along with Botrytis cinerea (gray mold), another thorn in the side of the plant kingdom at large is the microorganism called Podosphera macularis, perhaps better known as white powdery mildew. While inadvertently … [Read more...]
Botrytis cinerea is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light
What is Botrytis cinerea? If you’re cultivating crops of any kind, you’re all too familiar with horticulture’s arch-enemy, Botrytis cinerea, better known as gray mold. While not a human pathogen except in rare cases , this fungus affects over 200 … [Read more...]
SARS-CoV-2 is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is SARS-CoV-2? SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) is a strain of Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 , the respiratory illness responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic . The virus previously had the provisional name 2019 … [Read more...]
Should You Really Clean Your Air Ducts?
If your home, office, or commercial space has air ducts, you may have wondered how often they should be cleaned. Researching the topic will bring up information saying the procedure should be done every few years. However, many of these results have … [Read more...]
Enteroviruses are Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What are Enteroviruses? Enteroviruses are viruses divided into two groups: viruses that cause polio and non-polio viruses. Certain types of non-polio enteroviruses known as coxsackieviruses cause a disease known as hand, foot, and mouth … [Read more...]
Improving Indoor Air Quality Using 3 Methods of Germicidal UV Light
Improving indoor air quality with germicidal ultraviolet (UV) light has been used since the 1950s in food preparation and in medical applications. Due to a lack of fresh air and ventilation, residential and commercial air quality has become an issue, … [Read more...]
Positive Review from Brigham and Women’s Hospital Regarding Upper Room UVGI
In January 2010, Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation received a glowing review from a highly respected expert in the field of upper room UVGI. Our Hygeaire® Ultraviolet Indirect Air Disinfection Fixtures were put to the test at Brigham and Women's … [Read more...]
Norovirus is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a very contagious virus that is the most common cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness . Norovirus illness is often called “food poisoning,” a “stomach bug,” or the “stomach flu” (even though it is … [Read more...]