How VOCs Effect Your Indoor Air Quality

How UV-C Works And It's Best Safety Practices   UV-C light is growing in popularity as a form of disinfection - but it isn’t new. It’s been around for a long time. Safety practices were developed to best handle it. It’s very dangerous to biological life and it needs to be handled with care.  In order to handle it safely, it’s a good idea to understand why it’s dangerous in the first place.  What Is UV Light?  UV light is electromagnetic radiation - which is energy. Energy moves in waves. We classify energy based on the size of their waves...

We have all learned about germs the hard way - common colds, stomach infections, the flu, and the like. It is an underrated fact about germs that they exist on every surface imaginable and everything tangible is vulnerable. For humans, the most important thing is the body. Your body’s immunity protects you against most germs but some remain persistent, becoming difficult to neutralize with drugs or other treatment. The only feasible option is knowing what kinds of diseases these infectious agents can cause and what can be done to disinfect spaces that you might come in contact with. For starters, it’s...

Keep Your Car Clean to Beat Germs and Viruses When it comes to living spaces, we prefer fresh, clean, and airy places. The sunlight pouring in is an added advantage for us, as the UV rays naturally kill germs. However, an enclosed environment like that of a car presents a polar opposite need - we prefer tightly shut windows and cool air conditioners, which eventually become a breeding ground of germs and bacteria. You will be surprised to know that the average steering wheel is 4 times filthier than a public toilet seat. Now, this makes it important for us...

Let's Shine Some Light on UV-C "That sounds like some sort of spaceship technology" -My Grandmother UV-C light might sound like something out of a science-fiction movie, but it's actually something that's been used for a long time, since even before my grandmother was born. It's been around since the 1800's. It's used in your hospitals for high levels of sterilization to reduce the risk of infection, it's used by your produce providers to clean fruit before it gets to market, and even water treatment facilities around the planet. And now it's growing in popularity among disinfectants. It's actually outpacing...

7 Myths about UV light you should not believe Throughout the years, several experts have progressed in innovating UV's applications with a myriad of opportunities. The idea of UV for disinfection is not new, yet it has garnered attention as of late. The pandemic, as well as the monetary penalties linked to contamination and readmissions, are the major reasons for people to look for safe and effective solutions for disinfecting high-touch surfaces. Along with the varied UV light benefits, the route also led the way to many myths associated with UV lamps. Many customers who buy UV-C germicidal lamps can’t...

Maui Westside Properties is a family-owned and run boutique luxury vacation rental and property management company specializing in Maui’s beautiful Westside. Their goal has always been and still is "to make sure you have the best trip possible.”   To keep this commitment Maui Westside Properties developed a health and safety protocol called the “Ohana Safe Clean Program”. This new program ensures that Maui Westside Properties is not only meeting but exceeding the current CDC guidelines to help keep families safe. Maui Westside Properties is monitoring the CDC recommendations daily and is continually looking for additional steps to ensure the safety of our...

Norristown Area Norristown Area School District reached out to us regarding a back-to-school sanitation solution. Their objective was to partner with a company that could provide assurance and well-being of its students, faculty, and staff for the upcoming school year during the COVID19 pandemic. After carefully examining our products and methodology, the Norristown Area School District agreed to our sanitation proposal.  Using Smart UV’s Apollo’s provided an extra layer of sanitation for the school, faculty, and teachers. They’re able to return to their school with the assurance its been throughly disinfected and cleaned. Supporting the mission of Norristown, the children...

The Concordia The Concordia has a long history within Washington D.C. First built in 1966 and then rebuilt in 2013. It is committed to the highest green principles in the nation - as per the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Being environmentally friendly is a core value. The Concordia is a staple of the city, it has the highest standards, not only for service but also for cleanliness and sanitation. The Concordia uses our UV-C technology as a chemical-free & eco-friendly solution to disinfection and sanitizes to the highest degree for all their guests. As an environmentally-minded...

Zion Elementary School District 6 Zion Elementary School District 6 is located in Zion, Illinois, and has over 2,000 students from PreK-8th grade.Tim Ryan, District 6’s Building & Grounds Supervisor examined all sorts of products and determined UV-C technology is one additional step we can take in eliminating allergens, viruses, and bacteria in our classrooms. Tim found, Smart UV and dispatched Apollo UV-C disinfection lamps across all District 6 buildings.Through extensive research, parent and staff surveys, guidance from the CDC, and district nurses we we’re able to put together a plan that everyone can proudly stand behind. We are honored...