====== Home Decontamination ======

There are many different ways to decontaminate at home. This a non-exhaustive place to document things found on the net.
 
==== Ultraviolet (UV) Germicidal Irradiation ====

Read up on the basics on Wikipedia:

  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_germicidal_irradiation | Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation]] 
  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet#Subtypes | Ultraviolet]]

Claims:

253nm wavelength is optiminal. Lamps that are 11-13 watt will cover a distance of 15-20 sq for a duration of about 45-60 minutes. There are low pressure bulbs and medium pressure bulbs[3]. Many UVC lamps form an ozone which will smell, this is in the range of 185nm [2].

Places to purchase online: 
 
  *  [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085GF2XJT/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_jjTAEbEKRX8X4 | 13W UVC Lamp Amazon UK]]
  * [[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B006D7LNVE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_iOQAEbG0SXM51 | Philips TUV Compact lamp PL-S 7 Watt UV-C]]


UV Light for Water Treatment:
 
  * [[https://www.light-sources.com/solutions/germicidal-uvc-lamps/uv-light-applications/uv-water-purification/uv-light-disinfection-water-treatment/]] 
  * [[https://puretecwater.com/downloads/basics-of-uv.pdf]]
  * [[https://www.uvsterilizerreview.com/2009/03/uvc-watts-microwatts.html]]
  * [[http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumUVSterilization.html]]
  * [[https://www.uvsterilizerreview.com/2013/10/actual-uv-c-emission-from-uv-bulb.html]]
  * [[http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/TMCUVSterilizer.html#vecton4]]
  * [[https://ultraviolet.com/what-is-germicidal-ultraviolet/]]
  * [[http://www.safelivingtechnologies.ca/PDF's/Conversion%20Chart%20%C2%B5W-1.pdf | Conversion chart]] 
  * [[https://www.americanairandwater.com/water/wastewater-uv.htm]]
  * [[https://www.poolspanews.com/facilities/maintenance/technical-guide-to-using-uv-sanitation-on-swimming-pools_o | Technical Guide to Using UV Sanitation on Swimming Pools]]
  * [[https://newatlas.com/far-uvc-airborne-viruses/53349/ | Research on "far UVC" currently being deployed as a product in healthcare ]]
  * [[https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2018/02/09/UV-light-can-kill-airborne-flu-virus-study-finds/3081518201355/ | UV light can kill airborne flu virus study finds]]
  * [[https://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/radiation/UV%20Lamp%20Safety%20Factsheet.pdf | UVC Safety at University of California]]
  * [[https://www.klaran.com/is-uvc-safe | Good overview and safety]]
  * [[https://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_risk/committees/04_sccp/docs/sccp_o_031b.pdf | European Commission on the effects of ultraviolet radiation]]
  * [[https://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/spf.htm | Info on sunglasses for PPE]]
  * [[https://www.riskreactor.com/black-lights/uv-safety-glasses/uvglass-00-uva-uvb-and-uvc-protective-orange-safety-glasses/ | Example UV protective glasses]]
  * [[https://www.grainger.com/ec/pdf/Air-Science-UV-Box-Brochure.pdf | Brochure for commercially available UV Decontamination box]]

This box contains 3 x 254 nanometer 60 watt bulbs for a combined 180watt and a timer that goes up to 60minutes 

For protection, use UV 400 glasses
 
  * [[https://www.reference.com/world-view/uv-400-8eae3f9a5dc049bd ]]

There is evidence that the ozone produced by UVC light can have harmful effects on humans 

  * [[https://www.greenfacts.org/en/ozone-o3/l-2/2-health-effects.htm]]
  * [[https://www.allergyclean.com/problems-with-ozone-generators-and-ionizers-that-produce-ozone/]] 
  * [[https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Particulate-Filter-2091-07000-AAD-P100-100-EA-Case/| 3M P100 filters]] 
  * [[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4699414/ | Effects of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) on N95 Respirator Filtration Performance and Structural Integrity]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGHMU4iegLE | Reusing Face Masks To Prevent Airborne Illnesses]] (YouTube) 
 
==== Wands ====

  * [[https://www.hammacher.com/product/virus-destroying-uv-wand-|The Portable Sanitizing UV Wand]] - $146 USD