Here’s where we need to pump the brakes. UVC isn’t like the cool light from a smartphone. It’s germicidal, which means it’s powerful enough to damage living cells—including yours.
Your skin and eyes can get sunburned or injured by direct exposure to UVC. That’s why you typically see it in closed devices, like water purifiers or special air filters.
So, while the concept is awesome, it’s not a magic wand you wave around your living room. Safety first, always.
Mechanism of ozone and UVC inactivation of a bacterial cell. | Download