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...]
Campylobacter is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Campylobacter? Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal disease in the United States. Food poisoning from this bacterium affects 1.5 million U.S. residents every year. More cases of campylobacteriosis take place in … [Read more...]
Product History: 60 Years of UV Disinfection from Atlantic Ultraviolet
In a day with many UV disinfection companies, it may be difficult to separate the good from the bad. While thousands of products claim to accomplish the same thing, some use cheap materials or make other compromises. When fly-by-night companies go … [Read more...]
Cryptosporidium is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Cryptosporidium? Cryptosporidium (commonly called Crypto) is a parasite that causes the diarrheal disease known as cryptosporidiosis. While there are many species of Cryptosporidium that infect animals, Cryptosporidium parvum and … [Read more...]
Vibrio Cholerae is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Vibrio Cholerae? Vibrio cholerae is a bacterium that causes the diarrheal disease known as cholera. An estimated 2.9 million cases and 95,000 deaths from cholera occur each year around the world. Modern sewage and water treatment have … [Read more...]
The History of Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® — From Then To Now
At Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation®, we have spent the last 60 years engineering and manufacturing germicidal ultraviolet equipment to prevent disease caused by water, air, and surfaces. Our UV-C lamps make this disinfection possible, producing … [Read more...]
