The OSU research group selected three foot-by-three foot sections of carpeting of different types from three settings. After testing with vacuuming alone, UV light alone and a combination of both, the carpet samples were incubated for 24 hours in a lab. Results showed vacuuming alone reduced microbes by 78 percent, UV light alone reduced microbes by 60 percent and a combination on the two reduced microbes by 87 percent.
Read the OSU news release about UV lights in infection control.
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– Experts: Industry Must Address Knowledge Gaps on Infections
