The Science – How UVC Light Cleaning Works
UV Light to the rescue! UV Rays are mainly made up of UVA, UVB and UVC – you may already have heard of being exposed to them from the Sun! UVC light has the shortest wavelength, between 100 and 280 nanometers. They have the highest energy, and can be used to kill all sorts of pathogens (including bacteria, viruses and germs). It does this by destroying their DNA so that they are no longer active, which is also known as germicidal irradiation. Imagine that the cells become inactive, which affects their ability to reproduce or replicate and therefore stops it from spreading dead in its tracks!
The LiteZapp™ range of UVC disinfecting products use UVC light at 260-280 nanometers, harnessing its bacteria destroying properties to deliver the clean dream! Combining proven UV tech that has been around for over a hundred years*(1) - used in healthcare and water treatment - with the wonders of long-lasting LED light, we put the ultimate UV disinfection power in your hands!
It is also widely recognised as a great way to sanitise and purify water, by destroying all the harmful bacteria, and leaving water clean enough to drink, without causing any illnesses. We are lucky we can rely on treated water in our homes and places of work. In many countries treating clean water sources for people to drink is an ongoing battle.
There have been many studies documenting the use of UV light radiation in the fight against pathogens, even recommended by the World Health Organisation as a method of water purification!
Harnessing these bacteria neutralising properties has never been more important, and using them to treat water for our own use, could be so beneficial, especially in those places where clean drinking water is unavailable. The reusable water bottle has other real benefits.
A recent study (link to https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a25671476/water-bottle-bacteria/) on reusable water bottles used by gym members found that over 80% of the reusable bottles used for water and shakes were contaminated with bacteria and germs. You may notice odours build up in your reusable bottle, this is due to bacteria which has not been removed during the bottle cleaning process, which continues to reproduce until it has been sterilised away.
You can either do this with a religious cleaning regime, after every use – which becomes a real chore to keep up, or with our Pura self-cleaning bottle which ensures all germs and bacteria are neutralised with UVC disinfection. A much quicker and robust option. These are at least 1,000 times more effective that your current reusable bottle. It also means you can fill up from anywhere and Zapp your water clean. Take it with you when travelling for the ultimate water sanitizing guarantee.
We have listed some resources here in case you would like to learn more:
Using portable UV light for decontamination – This study conducted in 2014 found that portable UVC wands killed 100% of common bacteria within seconds and more stubborn spore-forming bacteria in under 40 seconds.
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
*(1) UV was first used as disinfection system for water treatment in Marseilles, France (1910).