YOU Are Safer with GUV Lights!
What is Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) light?
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- A type of light that can safely kill germs in the air
- Uses ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light
- Reduces your chance of getting sick from flu, COVID, colds, and more
Why GUV?
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- GUV lights, along with other tools like ventilation, vaccines, and masks, help you to avoid catching COVID, flu, and colds
- Kills germs without using harsh chemicals
- Will help keep you safe from new viruses
Is it Safe?
Yes, when professionally installed!
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- These fixtures meet safety standards for employees and the public
- Maintenance staff must turn the UV off before they work in the upper room
- UV-A & UV-B in sunlight causes skin cancer, but GUV in artificial lights does not
GUV has been safely used in the University of Maryland for 10+ years
Two Main Types of GUV Fixtures
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Upper-room GUV
- Used in crowded places
- Cleans air across the top of room
- Germ-free air moves down to you
- Can irritate eyes/skin if you climb up near the fixture
Whole-room Far GUV
- Used in waiting areas
- Cleans the air around you from ceiling to floor
- Will not irritate your eyes