Practical advice on choosing and installing germicidal lamps at home

Maintaining your health is the best prevention of diseases. Regular physical exercise, hardening, and proper nutrition certainly contribute to improvement. However, during colds and epidemics, these measures may not be enough. What should you do if someone at home starts coughing or sneezing? How can you protect yourself and your loved ones when the risk of infection is especially high? In such situations, an effective solution can be a germicidal lamp.

What is a germicidal lamp for home?

A germicidal lamp is designed to disinfect the air and surfaces in a room. It emits the UVC ultraviolet spectrum, which affects the DNA of viruses, bacteria, and microbes, blocking their reproduction and further spread. It is important that microorganisms do not develop resistance to such radiation, so the effectiveness of the germicidal lamp is maintained throughout the entire period of use.

Previously, germicidal lamps were used mainly in the professional sphere — in medical institutions, laboratories, and the food industry. Today, such devices are increasingly used in everyday life for disinfecting premises.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation belongs to the electromagnetic spectrum and has a shorter wavelength than the light visible to humans. The UV radiation range is from 100 to 400 nanometers and is located between X-rays and visible light. Depending on the wavelength, ultraviolet is divided into several types:

• vacuum UV (100–200 nm);
• UV-C (200–280 nm);
• UV-B (280–315 nm);
• UV-A (315–400 nm).

Modern technologies have made it possible to create sources of UV-C radiation with wavelengths from 200 to 280 nm, which have pronounced disinfecting properties. This particular range is considered the most effective for destroying microorganisms and is widely used for germicidal purposes.

How to choose and install a germicidal lamp?

When choosing a germicidal lamp, pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Power.

The effectiveness of a germicidal lamp directly depends on its technical power and the area of the room being treated. Thus, for a room measuring 20–35 sq. m, a device with a lamp power of about 15 W will be sufficient. For rooms with an area of 40 sq. m and above, it is recommended to choose more productive models with 30 W emitters.

• Method and installation features.

Germicidal lamps can be stationary and mobile. Choose according to your needs. Special attention should be paid to modern models with two operating modes — lighting and disinfection. They can be installed in standard light fixtures and used around the clock, switching between modes as needed.

• Additional functions.

For ease of use, germicidal lamps can be equipped with an on/off timer, an LCD display showing useful information, a movable stand on wheels, as well as a lamp life indicator.

It is worth considering that the presence of additional technical options increases the cost of the device. With a limited budget, it is recommended to determine in advance which functions are really necessary in order not to overpay for unnecessary functionality.

Precautions and features of use

Many people confuse germicidal ultraviolet lamps with quartz lamps and doubt the safety of their use in everyday life. There is a fundamental difference between them: in germicidal lamps, the bulb is made of uviol glass, while in quartz lamps it is made of quartz. Quartz glass transmits the entire UV radiation spectrum, including ozone-forming waves, which are dangerous for living organisms. Therefore, after quartz treatment of the room, thorough ventilation is обязательно required.

At home, with the help of germicidal lamps you can:

• destroy viruses and bacteria;
• fight mold and fungus in влажных areas (bathroom, bathhouse, sauna, storage rooms);
• disinfect rooms for storing vegetables, fruits, and other products.

The standard duration of one session is 30–40 minutes. After using кварцевых lamps, the room must be ventilated for at least 10–15 minutes.

Why choose Bactosfera products

Here is why you should choose BactoSfera products as a solution for ultraviolet disinfection of premises and air.

• A reliable manufacturer with experience.

BactoSfera is a Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of UV equipment for household, medical, and industrial use since 2011. Our company produces its own goods at its own facilities, which makes it possible to control quality at every stage of production and ensure the most выгодные prices.

• A variety of solutions.

BactoSfera offers a wide range of equipment for different tasks: compact UV lamps for home and small premises, irradiators with circular radiation for uniform disinfection of air and surfaces, powerful recirculators for safe disinfection of premises in the presence of a person and not only.

• Certified quality and safety.

All products of the company are certified and comply with international quality and safety standards, which is especially important for the operation of devices in жилых premises, offices, medical institutions, and children's institutions

Quality, warranties, service, and support are not just words for us, but the basis of continuous development and improvement of products. These values are reflected in the reviews of our clients and confirm trust in the brand.