Using Ultraviolet A to Check Inanimate Objects for Thorough Cleanliness during COVID-19 Pandemic

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Introduction: Clean surroundings present lesser chances of catching Novel Coronavirus. Ultraviolet A (UVA, black light) flashlights can reveal things which the eye may miss but hardly anything is documented on internet about UV and Covid-19 Pandemic when it comes to hygiene inanimate objects. This report explores how one detect uncleanliness using a flashlight. The formulated hypothesis questions several scenarios this gadget could prove useful. Examples include: schools, workplace, childcare centres, bars, restaurants, hotels, public restrooms, hospitals, elderly homes, transport items like gloves stretchers. Materials methods: clean ceramic bathroom tile was selected photographed. UVA emitted same flashlight at time small part cleaned with single stroke wet wipe photographed again. External light undimmed. Results: On comparison, revealed that not enough because fluorescent green streaks were visible. cleaner stripe made after just wipe. Another observation showed spacing be problematic cleaning. Conclusion: Despite some limitations, useful for visual monitoring cleaning completion high touch surfaces.

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عنوان ژورنال: Asian journal of medicine and health

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['2456-8414']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i630339