UV TreatmentWhat is it? UV treatment is the use of UV (Ultra Violet) light to neutralize harmful biological pollutants such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and sick building syndrome.
How does it work? UV treatment works by bombarding a controlled area (the inside of a duct) with UV light. That light rearranges molecules inside viruses and bacteria and renders them unable to reproduce. Organisms that cannot reproduce are considered dead. Those organisms can then be removed by physical filtration.
Why does Exup use UV treatment? Ultraviolet light is cost effective, efficient, leaves no chemical residue behind and kills a wide range of microorganisms, from viruses like the common cold to deadly diseases like tuberculosis.
These are all important benefits in high-threat environments where the risk of biological warfare is high, as well as in post-disaster environments, where disease can spread quickly through a weakened population. UV light can reduce or eliminate airborne contaminants that trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and other DNA-associated respiratory issues.
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