Home Decontamination

There are many different ways to decontaminate at home. This a non-exhaustive place to document things found on the net.

Read up on the basics on Wikipedia:

• Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
• 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:

• 13W UVC Lamp Amazon UK
• 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/
• Conversion chart
• https://www.americanairandwater.com/water/wastewater-uv.htm
• Technical Guide to Using UV Sanitation on Swimming Pools
• Research on "far UVC" currently being deployed as a product in healthcare
• UV light can kill airborne flu virus study finds
• UVC Safety at University of California
• Good overview and safety
• European Commission on the effects of ultraviolet radiation
• Info on sunglasses for PPE
• Example UV protective glasses
• 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/
• 3M P100 filters
• Effects of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) on N95 Respirator Filtration Performance and Structural Integrity
• Reusing Face Masks To Prevent Airborne Illnesses (YouTube)

• The Portable Sanitizing UV Wand - $146 USD