How Does UV-C Light Technology Work?

As we mentioned earlier, UV-C utilizes short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation — wavelengths of 200-300 nanometers.   This short wavelength carries the amount of energy necessary to inactivate microorganisms.   When UV-C light is applied, the following occurs:

High energy from a UV-C wavelength is absorbed into the RNA and DNA of the cell.

This energy absorption damages nucleic acid, disrupting the microorganism’s DNA.

When DNA is disrupted, the microorganism is neutralized

The microorganism cannot perform any vital cellular functions, which means it cannot reproduce.

For you, this means the microorganism cannot contribute to further disease spread or infection.