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Mopec Introduces Disinfection and Air Purification Systems for Lab Safety

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced two new products under their Guardian Systems line that are specifically designed to help improve disinfection processes and improve laboratory safety.

The BF1000 Series UV-C Disinfection Hood utilizes a UV-C light in 254nm wavelength that acts as a germicidal on the surface of objects in just minutes. The large opening lid and corner cover plates allow for small laboratory items to be places inside of the hood for disinfection prior to being brought into the laboratory environment or for general sample preparation.

The Disinfection Hood includes a dual mode power switch that allows for white LED lighting during normal use and UV-C lighting for disinfection. Available in single or dual UV-C lamp options, the timer dial is used to adjust minutes of exposure required to kill viruses and bacteria in only 10 minutes, and spores and fungi in only 15 minutes.

The BF840H PurePath HEPA System purifies the air in your laboratory multiple times per hour, allowing you to safely focus on your work with peace of mind. Constructed of all stainless steel, the BF840H is a modified version of Mopec's popular BF840 and now includes two Particulate filters as well as two HEPA filters.

The BF840H PurePath HEPA Air Purifier has the horsepower to capture 99.97% of common airborne particulates, viruses, bacteria, mold, and spores to help maintain a safe laboratory environment.

"Many of our customers have been looking for ways to improve the safety of their labs and help make their employees feel safe. With our decades of design and engineering experience, Mopec knew we could answer that call," said Jay Troger, CEO of Mopec.

For more information, or to obtain a quotation, please visit www.mopec.com, or call (800) 362-8491.

About Mopec

Mopec, based in Madison Heights, Michigan, is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality pathology, anatomy, mortuary, and necropsy equipment and products. Founded in 1992, Mopec differentiates itself through its extensive engineering process, superior design, and market-leading quality. Mopec is Better By Design and specializes in solutions for hospitals, universities, morgues, and a variety of other markets. Mopec is committed to the production innovative products and providing high quality customer service. For more information, visit www.mopec.com.

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Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced two new products under their Guardian Systems line that are specifically designed to help improve disinfection processes and improve laboratory safety.

Related link: https://www.mopec.com/

Uvilite Provides Hospital-Grade Sterilization Technology for Everyday Use

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Uvilite has developed a safe and powerfully effective ultraviolet sterilizing light technology for everyday residential use. Ideal for homes, cars and any other areas where germs are present, Uvilite uses hospital-grade technology that protects and empowers people to fight germs when and where they want to.

UV-C technology destroys up to 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses and fungi by using safe and powerful ultraviolet light and it only takes a few minutes.

"Our flagship product, the Uvilite Torch, is the ultimate embodiment of everyday ultraviolet light sterilization," Charles Palao, a Uvilite co-founder, says. "We're thrilled that we've been able to 'consumerize' this industrial technology and bring it to the general population."

With built-in safety features, a dual-sterilization effect (from UV-C germicidal light and ozone generation), and a portable form factor, the Uvilite Torch is packed with the power of a sterilizing station, but in the form of a portable wand.

The FDA reports that, "UVC radiation is a known disinfectant for air, water and nonporous surfaces. UVC radiation has effectively been used for decades to reduce the spread of bacteria, such as tuberculosis. For this reason, UVC lamps are often called 'germicidal' lamps."

And, according to Uvilite, it's the small spaces that are the most concerning. For example, the germiest spot in a bathroom isn't the toilet, it's actually the toothbrush holder.

The Uvilite Torch is ideal for spaces up to 30 square feet. It's portable and rechargeable and ideal for places such as nurseries, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, closets and cars. Its portable size also makes it easy for consumers to bring it with them to hotels, restaurants, gas stations and more.

Other products include the Uvilite Chamber, Uvilite Mini and Uvilite Mini+. All products are completely safe for items such as phones, keyboards, masks, wallets, keys, earphones, pacifiers and other objects because all products are chemical-free.

For more information: https://uvilite.com/

About Uvilite

Launched in 2020, Uvilite is a family-owned and operated business. Its mission is to provide safe and reliable products that protect and empower people. Customer service and support is its number one priority.

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Uvilite has developed a safe and powerfully effective ultraviolet sterilizing light technology for everyday residential use. Ideal for homes, cars and any other areas where germs are present, Uvilite uses hospital-grade technology that protects and empowers people to fight germs when and where they want to.

Related link: https://uvilite.com/

Children’s Hospital LA Study on Mobile Devices includes UV-C Disinfection

LINDON, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Use of smartphones and other mobile devices in the healthcare setting has skyrocketed over the past decade, but infection prevention protocols designed to keep them clean have not kept pace, says PhoneSoap. In fact, research suggests as few as 13-37% of healthcare providers report regularly cleaning their devices.

This leaves a significant gap in healthcare infection prevention and control efforts as mounting evidence shows mobile devices frequently carry pathogenic bacteria and viruses on their surfaces, posing a significant infection risk to healthcare providers and the patients they treat.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles takes disinfecting of mobile devices very seriously. Recently, their Infectious Disease physicians conducted and published a study in the American Journal of Infection Control titled, "Shining a light on the pathogenicity of health care providers' mobile phones: use of a novel Ultraviolet C wave disinfection device."

The study evaluated the disinfection efficacy of a UV-C device, PhoneSoap Pro generation 1, for the mobile phones of pediatric residents and nurses working a 12-hour shift on a pediatric medical/surgical unit. The researchers found that total pathogenic bacterial counts were reduced by 98.2% after one 30-second disinfection cycle and by >99.99% after two disinfection cycles.

"The use of UV-C light allows us to disinfect cell phones in a sustainable manner without the use of wipes or cleaning products," said Sanchi Malhotra, MD, a fellow in infectious diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and primary investigator of the study. The researchers also point to the fact that many wipes are not intended for use on mobile devices, are not recyclable, and are subject to shortage.

The effective pathogenic reduction seen after just a 30-second disinfection cycle aligns with the needs of the healthcare industry for which time constraints and workflow patterns demand a rapid and efficient solution. The technology also provides an opportunity for establishing an easily-implemented disinfection protocol.

Jeffrey Bender, MD, a specialist in infectious diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, said, "In hospitals, we are already using UV-C light to disinfect equipment, patient rooms, and other spaces. Using a UV-C device allows us to standardize the process of disinfecting personal cell phones and potentially further reduce risk of infection."

Citing survey results demonstrating that the staff overwhelmingly endorsed use of the device, the study authors conclude that the phone and tablet disinfecting technology offers a valuable and well-received approach to reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections and protecting healthcare providers.

ABOUT PHONESOAP:

PhoneSoap was invented by cousins Dan Barnes and Wes LaPorte after recognizing the need to decontaminate hand-held devices. They conducted testing and results proved that the average phone is 18 times dirtier than a public bathroom. PhoneSoap has sold over two million consumer units and continues to grow at a rapid speed. In the past three years, additional models have been released as well as newer devices including PhoneSoap Go, HomeSoap and screen-cleaning accessories like the PhoneSoap Shine and Microfiber Pad 3-pack. PhoneSoap's focus continues to be making the world a healthier place.

Learn more at: https://www.phonesoap.com/

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Use of smartphones and other mobile devices in the healthcare setting has skyrocketed over the past decade, but infection prevention protocols designed to keep them clean have not kept pace, says PhoneSoap. In fact, research suggests as few as 13-37% of healthcare providers report regularly cleaning their devices.

Related link: https://www.PhoneSoap.com/

Fighting COVID-19 with Smart Elevators that Automatically Disinfect when Empty

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ashla Systems announced today the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has industries searching for answers on what technology can help in the fight against contamination. Many groups are starting to focus on a system that has been tried and tested for over 70 years; UV-C light which has been proven to kill the virus after just 10 minutes of contact.

UV-C lights harness the power of the sun and disinfect by disrupting the molecular bonds that hold together microbial genetic material or proteins. Ultra Violet light has been used extensively for more than 40 years in disinfecting drinking water, waste water and hospitals against hundreds of bacteria and viruses including COVID-19 related viruses - SARS-COV-1 and MERS-COV.

Companies are emerging around the globe developing new technologies using UV-C lights to help kill the virus. There have already been huge breakthroughs including UV-C robots that can disinfect rooms and airplanes in short periods and tunnels that buses can drive through to be contaminant free.

Ashla Systems Is focusing on one of the most crucial points in all buildings, elevators. In the US each year elevators make 18 billion passenger trips and each elevator carries an average of 20,000 passengers per year. Elevators carry 40 times more bacteria than public toilet seats according to a study by the University of Arizona. This alarming fact is pushing building owners and hotels across the world to develop safe and secure methods for keeping elevators clean.

According to scientists, after someone sneezes, coughs or speaks loudly the coronavirus could remain airborne for up to 3 hours. The virus lives on metal and plastic for up to 3 days. Elevators are so vital to movement of people in a building they can be a major weak point in a landlord's strategy to keep their buildings safe.

Ashla is leading the way with smart elevators designed to sense when they are empty of passengers and use the full power of installed UV-C lights to completely kill viruses and bacteria like coronavirus, influenza and 100s of others in the air and all surfaces.

"Ashla is racing to fulfill tremendous demand for this product in elevators. Landlords are calling from all around the world to get us to install these systems as fast as possible in their elevators. We are working as hard as we can," according to Paul Smith from Ashla Systems.

This demand is no surprise as According to the Director of CDC Dr. Robert Redfield, "For decades, collectively, our nation's under-invested in public health... Now is the time for us to over-invest in public health. This virus is going to be with us."

A recent study conducted by Ohio State University suggests that even organized efforts to clean surfaces can fall short, requiring extra cleaning to be done on a daily basis, especially to fight the spread of coronavirus disease. Only 50% of surfaces cleaned are properly disinfected.

Mr. Smith goes on to say, "Many companies are pushing their cleaning crews to the max, and labor can only produce so much. Landlords are asking their staff to clean elevators every 15 minutes. It's just not a realistic strategy. Cleaning products and spraying in the air can cause harm to humans in enclosed environments such as elevators and are not good for long term use."

About: Ashla Systems designs, installs and helps maintain UV-C light systems in elevators. The light system is installed inside the elevators and activated when the infrared system detects no human presence inside. Sweeping the area with penetrating UV rays and killing all virus and bacteria inside both airborne and on surfaces. The system needs to only run for 10-15 min intervals.

To learn more visit https://www.ashlauvc.com/

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Ashla Systems announced today the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has industries searching for answers on what technology can help in the fight against contamination. Many groups are starting to focus on a system that has been tried and tested for over 70 years; UV-C light which has been proven to kill the virus after just 10 minutes of contact.

Related link: https://www.ashlauvc.com/

Disinfecting of schools, like hospitals and healthcare facilities, will be the new norm going forward, says DisinfectSchools

FULLERTON, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Standard routine chemical cleaning and sanitizing are not enough to battle the bacteria and viruses found in many different work environments, says Disinfect Schools (DisinfectSchools.com). UV-C surface and air treatments can be used as a second measure to combat dangerous pathogens.

DisinfectSchools.com is dedicated to bringing products, training and technologies specializing in the UV-C ultraviolet disinfection technology. It is a non-chemical approach to disinfection. UV-C light destroys microorganisms, including bacteria, virus, protest, fungus and mold. Ultraviolet disinfection attacks the DNA/RNA of a cell, rendering it unable to reproduce or spread.

The high energy from short wavelength UV-C light is absorbed in the cellular RNA and DNA, damaging nucleic acids and preventing microorganisms from infecting and reproducing.

DisinfectSchools.com is committed to bringing disinfection products, technologies and the training to school maintenance and facilities departments that, up until now, have been exclusively utilized in hospitals, surgery rooms and other healthcare facilities to schools and colleges using the UV-C ultraviolet light technology.

Simple cleaning and sanitizing will not be enough. "Disinfecting of schools, like hospitals and healthcare facilities, will be the new norm going forward," said Aftab "AJ" Jiwani, CEO & Founder of www.disinfectschools.com.

For additional information and details regarding acquiring the products and training for your school(s) and facilities to implement routine disinfecting processes, please visit http://www.disinfectschools.com/ to get more information.

Standard routine chemical cleaning and sanitizing are not enough to battle the bacteria and viruses found in many different work environments, says Disinfect Schools (DisinfectSchools.com).

Related link: http://www.disinfectschools.com/

‘Disinfecting of hotels like hospitals and healthcare facilities will be the new norm going forward’ says DisinfectHotels.com

FULLERTON, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Standard routine chemical cleaning and sanitizing are not enough to battle the bacteria and viruses found in many hotel environments, says Disinfect Hotels (DisinfectHotels.com). UV-C surface and air treatments can be used as a disinfection measure to combat dangerous pathogens found in many hotel rooms and facilities.

DisinfectHotels.com is dedicated in bringing products, services, training and technologies specializing in the UV-C ultraviolet light disinfection technology. It is a non-chemical approach to disinfection. UV-C light destroys microorganisms, including bacteria, virus, protest, fungus and mold. Ultraviolet disinfection attacks the DNA/RNA of a cell, rendering it unable to reproduce or spread.

The high energy from short wavelength UV-C light is absorbed in the cellular RNA and DNA, damaging nucleic acids and preventing microorganisms from infecting and reproducing.

DisinfectHotels.com is committed to bringing disinfection products, services, technologies and the training to hotel maintenance and housekeeping departments that, up until now, have been exclusively utilized in hospitals, surgery rooms and other healthcare facilities to hotels using UV-C ultraviolet light technology.

Simple cleaning and sanitizing will not be enough. "Disinfecting of hotels like hospitals and healthcare facilities will be the new norm going forward," said Sabir S. Jaffer, Co-Founder of Disinfect Hotels.

For additional information and details regarding acquiring the products and training for your hotel facilities to implement routine disinfecting processes, please visit https://disinfecthotels.com/ to learn more.

Standard routine chemical cleaning and sanitizing are not enough to battle the bacteria and viruses found in many hotel environments, says Disinfect Hotels (DisinfectHotels.com).

Related link: https://disinfecthotels.com/