Research conducted by Ohio State University suggests that adding ultraviolet light to the brushing and suction of a vacuum cleaner can remove up to twice the amount of potentially infectious microorganisms from a carpet's surface than vacuuming without UV light, according to an OSU news release.
The OSU research group selected three foot-by-three foot sections of carpeting of different types from three settings. After testing with vacuuming alone, UV light alone and a combination of both, the carpet samples were incubated for 24 hours in a lab. Results showed vacuuming alone reduced microbes by 78 percent, UV light alone reduced microbes by 60 percent and a combination on the two reduced microbes by 87 percent.
Read the OSU news release about UV lights in infection control.
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The OSU research group selected three foot-by-three foot sections of carpeting of different types from three settings. After testing with vacuuming alone, UV light alone and a combination of both, the carpet samples were incubated for 24 hours in a lab. Results showed vacuuming alone reduced microbes by 78 percent, UV light alone reduced microbes by 60 percent and a combination on the two reduced microbes by 87 percent.
Read the OSU news release about UV lights in infection control.
Read other coverage about infection control:
- 5 Tips for CEOs Making Infection Control the Main Priority in The ASC
- Advocacy Group Launches $1M Educational Initiative on Opioid Safety for Pain Physicians, Patients
- Experts: Industry Must Address Knowledge Gaps on Infections
