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The Missing Component: Germicidal UV

Fitness facilities, like any transient location where people come and go, must maintain rigorous sanitation procedures to prevent diseases from spreading. The harmful microorganisms that may plague these places can be transmitted through the air or on surfaces. Members of studios for the martial arts, dance, and yoga are often barefoot or having direct contact with others’ skin. These locations are particularly vulnerable to bacteria harbored by inadequately-disinfected surfaces — such as Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA.

Germicidal UV air and surface sanitizers make the difference between a good disinfection routine and a great one — and they could prevent the outbreak of disease at your fitness facility. Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts in Smithtown, NY is one studio that has chosen to add UV-C to its disinfection procedure. Read their story below or download our Case Study.

Martial Arts Studios and UV-C Air / Surface Disinfection
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts Studios Needed Better Mat Disinfection
Left to right: Dominic Gelish, Instructor and Sensei James Leonelli, Owner and Instructor

The Challenge: Improving Mat Disinfection at Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts Studios

With 25 years training and 15 years in business, Sensei James Leonelli knew the level of attention that must be paid to disinfection. While he’d already been using a hospital-grade liquid disinfection cleaner throughout his martial arts studio, the events of the COVID-19 Pandemic convinced him to take his disinfection procedures to the next level — especially in the mat area, which is a high-touch zone.

I pride myself in always providing a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for my students.

—Sensei James Leonelli

The Solution: UV-C Disinfection

Tiger Schulmann’s of Smithtown chose to work with Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation®, which has decades of experience in the UV-C technologies industry (since 1963). Their UV Application Engineer recommended Sanidyne® Prime Remoteopen_in_new Germicidal UV Portable Air and Surface Sanitizers (8-Lamp Model) for use in unoccupied areas after traditional disinfection procedures are complete, to ensure inactivation of infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, and viruses.

By including germicidal ultraviolet (UV-C) air and surface disinfection to their procedure, Tiger Schulmann’s will protect their students from future outbreaks — not only from surfaces, but from the air and hard-to-reach areas that may not be contacted by liquid cleaning solutions.

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts Studios Use Sanidyne UV-C Disinfection
Sanidyne UV-C Sanitizer Model Used at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts Studios

The Sanitizer: Sanidyne Germicidal Ultraviolet Portable Air & Surface Disinfection

The Sanidyne® Prime Remoteopen_in_new is made in the USA. It utilizes 8 STER-L-RAY®open_in_new High Output (HO) Germicidal Ultraviolet (UV-C) Lamps to purify air and exposed surfaces in unoccupied areas. These special lamps generate high levels of germicidal ultraviolet rays lethal to infectious bacteria, mold, and viruses that can be present in your martial arts studio. Germicidal ultraviolet disinfection dosage is a function of time and intensity to which the air and surrounding surfaces are exposed.

Product Highlights

  • Constructed of corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel and Aluminum
  • 4 sensors turn off Sanidyne® Prime Remote unit when someone enters room during disinfection
  • Portable sanitizer is easily transported from one area to another with attached handle
  • High efficiency Surelite™ Electronic Ballasts operate fixture
  • Built-in 1-minute, 30-second delay allows operator time to safely leave the area
  • Rooms as large as 1,000 square feet can be treated in less than 1 hour
  • 24-Hour Timer allows treatment time to be customized to room size
  • Continuous disinfection without special attention
  • The Best Warranty in the Industry & Made in the USA!

Recommended UV-C Disinfection Instructions

Before using Sanidyne® Prime Remote, read the Owner’s Manual and watch the Unit Demo Videoopen_in_new on our YouTube Channel. Take all necessary safety precautions.

Sanidyne® Prime Remote Germicidal Ultraviolet Portable Area Sanitizers must be utilized during periods when the area is unoccupied. Entrances to area must be restricted and supplied Danger Signs must be posted.

Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts of Smithtown has a mat area that is 1,330 square feet (about 38 feet by 33 feet). There is a support column just off center. Two disinfection sessions were needed to get both sides of the column and all of the mat. Session #1 was 25 minutes and Session #2 was an additional 25 minutes. Sanidyne® Prime Remote model was raised off the floor about 10″, on a small bench or stool just larger than unit’s base.

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts Studios Mat Area Needing Disinfection

Martial Arts Studios: We Have Your UV-C Disinfection Solution!

Sanidyne®open_in_new Germicidal Ultraviolet Portable Area Sanitizers have been carefully conceived to provide direct germicidal UV disinfection for purifying air and exposed surfaces in an unoccupied area. Germicidal ultraviolet (UV-C) lamps generate high levels of germicidal UV wavelengths lethal to infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, and virus. All Sanidyne® models are manufactured in the USA from U.S and imported parts (quality stainless steel and other high-grade components).

Sanidyne Prime Remote for Martial Arts Studios

Sanidyne® Prime Remote has 4 or 8 High Output (HO) UV-C Lamps and treats 1,000 ft2 in 1 hour.

Sanidyne Plus for Martial Arts Studios

Sanidyne® Plus uses 8 High Output (HO) UV-C Lamps. It can treat 1,000 square feet in 15 minutes.

What’s Included?

  • 2 Owner’s Manuals (1 English / 1 Spanish)
  • 2 Face Shields
  • 4 or 8 Germicidal Ultraviolet (UV-C) Lamps (depending on model)
  • 4 Danger Signs
  • 1 Power Cord (120v or 220v)
  • 1 UV-C Dosimeter Card
  • 1 Remote with Charger

Which Model is Right for Your Martial Arts Studio?

Germicidal ultraviolet disinfection dosage is a function of time and intensity to which the air and surrounding surfaces are exposed. Our UV Application Specialists would be happy to perform the necessary calculation to ensure the air and surface disinfection model we provide is appropriate for your martial arts studio. Call us at (631) 273-0500 or email Sales@AtlanticUV.com.

Need help? Contact Our UV Application Specialists

We will help you determine the right products, and the proper installation method in order to provide the precise ultraviolet dosage for your needs.

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