COVID FAQs
Frequently asked questions we have received during the Coronavirus pandemic regarding germicidal ultraviolet (UV-C) disinfection.
Safety Alert: Atlantic Ultraviolet’s products utilize Germicidal Ultraviolet (UV-C) Lamps. Germicidal ultraviolet lamps used in Atlantic Ultraviolet’s products are shortwave, low pressure tubes that produce ultraviolet wavelengths lethal to microorganisms in the air, on surfaces and in water. Some of our Product Lines are designed for Occupied spaces, others for UNOCCUPIED spaces. At NO time should products for UNOCCUPIED Spaces be permitted to operate with humans, animals, or plants present in the operation area.
Frequently Asked Questions & The Answers
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NO, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND
+ Q1: Can you use Ultraviolet Light to DISINFECT PEOPLE?
A1: NO, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND that you use Germicidal Ultraviolet (UV-C) light to disinfect any part of the human body. UV-C is damaging to the skin and to the eyes, therefore you should NOT look at the ultraviolet rays or expose any part of your body to this type of disinfection.
Read Safety Warnings and Safety Instructions.
CAMPGROUND / DAY CAMP
+ Q2: What Ultraviolet Disinfection System do you recommend for a CAMPGROUND / DAY CAMP?
A2: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your campground/day camp.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
+ Q3: Which Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems do you recommend for EMERGENCY VEHICLES?
A3: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your dental office.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
+ Q4: We’re thinking about Ultraviolet Disinfection as an option for our FIRE DEPARTMENT. Which type of systems can you recommend?
A4: Some disinfection systems we feel would be a great asset to any fire department are SANITAIRE®
UV Room Air Sanitizers, Hygeaire® UV Indirect Air Systems, or Sanidyne® UV Portable Area Sanitizers. In addition to these systems, we sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
FITNESS CENTER
+ Q5: Can I utilize an Ultraviolet Disinfection System in my FITNESS CENTER / DANCE STUDIO / SPA / YOGA STUDIO / PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC?
A5: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your fitness center, dance studio, spa, yoga studio, or physical therapy clinic.
Click here to see our all recommended ultraviolet products.
FUNERAL HOME / EMBALMING FACILITY
+ Q6: What is the best type of Ultraviolet Disinfection for a FUNERAL HOME / EMBALMING FACILITY?
A6: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your funeral home and embalming facility.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
HAIR SALON
+ Q7: What Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems are best to help me sanitize my HAIR SALON?
A7: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your salon.
Click here to see our recommended ultraviolet products.
HOME & FAMILY
+ Q8: Is there an Ultraviolet option to DISINFECT my HOME and PROTECT my FAMILY?
A8: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your home.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
+ Q9: What is the best type of Ultraviolet Disinfection System for a HOUSE OF WORSHIP?
A9: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat will help narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your house of worship.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
OFFICE – DOCTOR / CHIROPRACTOR
+ Q10: My DOCTOR / CHIROPRACTOR Office is opening back up soon, which Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems do you recommend?
A10: Some disinfection systems we feel would benefit your office would be our SANITAIRE® UV Room Air Sanitizers, Hygeaire® UV Indirect Air systems, or a Sanidyne® UV Portable Area Sanitizer. In addition to these systems, we sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your doctors office or chiropractic office.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
OFFICE – DENTAL
+ Q11: Which units do you recommend for a DENTAL OFFICE?
A11: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your dental office.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
POLICE STATION
+ Q12: We’re thinking about Ultraviolet Disinfection as an option for our POLICE STATION. Which type of systems can you recommend?
A12: Some disinfection systems we feel would be a great asset to any police station are SANITAIRE® UV Room Air Sanitizers, Hygeaire® UV Indirect Air Systems, or Sanidyne® UV Portable Area Sanitizers. In addition to these systems, we sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
+ Q13: What Ultraviolet Disinfection System do you recommend for PUBLIC RESTROOMS?
A13: We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for public restrooms. Public restrooms can benefit from several types of ultraviolet disinfection systems we offer–from continuous disinfection models to timed portable disinfection models.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
RESTAURANT
+ Q14: What Ultraviolet Disinfection System do you recommend for a RESTAURANT?
A14: Our Hygeaire® UV Indirect Air system is great for occupied spaces however we sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your restaurant.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
SCHOOLS
+ Q15: Is Ultraviolet Light a good option to disinfect our SCHOOLS?
A15: Ultraviolet light is a great way to disinfect different parts of your school. We sell a variety of ultraviolet equipment that may be right for you. Depending on what you are looking to treat, we can help you narrow down the best ultraviolet disinfection product for your school.
Click here to see all our recommended ultraviolet products.
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CAUTION: Germicidal Ultraviolet rays are harmful to skin and eyes.
Always wear protective clothing and eye shields (goggles, glasses, etc.) when working with direct ultraviolet radiation.
