There are a number of ways to slow down the spread in our schools. Improved fresh air ventilation, in­ classroom filter boxes, and upgraded filters in HVAC systems all bring improved indoor air quality. 

But all these come with energy and noise penalties and, while an improvement, still leave open opportunities for infections to spread.

Research validates that 222nm Far-UV light is a far more effective, safe and quiet alternative. This wavelength of light has proven to instantly destroy airborne pathogens in occupied spaces, including hospitals, transportation systems, and schools.

Sterilray’s proprietary Far-UV lamps require only two GermBuster ésconces in a typical classroom to effectively protect students and staff from airborne pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, influenza, RSV, the common cold and even mold. 

Sterilray lamps are a break-through alternative because they bring 222nm Far-UV into a lamp powerful enough to cover room-sized spaces cost-effectively, with a protection level vastly superior to typical HVAC upgrade solutions. 

Only Sterilray’s Far-UV technology offers a degree of protection that is better than everyone wearing well-fitted N95 masks. So much so that, when installed throughout the school, it acts as a Pandemic Firewall.

222nm light is safe for eye exposure as shown with FDA IRB evaluation of live corneal ulcer patients. There is zero endothelial and epithelium toxicity during the treatment time required to destroy the infection. It is a shorter wavelength with photon energy greater than most biomolecule chemical bond energies. These photons are chemical bond breakers.