The Power Struggle: Battery vs. Corded UVC Robots

Helios cord on UVC robot

In recent years, UVC (Ultraviolet-C) robots have emerged as a revolutionary technology in the battle against harmful pathogens. These robots employ the power of ultraviolet light to disinfect surfaces and sanitize environments. Surfacide’s Helios emitters are among the leading options on the market, notable for their multiple configurations and short cycle times to achieve high-touch […]

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UV-C Disinfection versus Electrostatic Sprayers

Using Electrostatic Sprayers to disinfect is like still listening to music on an 8-track, we’ll show you why UV-C is akin to present-day streaming music services for your disinfection needs. Now is not the time for nostalgia, but for modern solutions for current medical environments. Key Take-Aways Of The Benefits of UV-C vs. Electrostatic Sprayers […]

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Shining the Spotlight on the Top Accounts of Q3

James Cancer Center OSU

As we bid farewell to the third quarter of 2023, we want to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the top accounts in the Surfacide UV-C ecosystem. These accounts are making a significant impact in their facilities by utilizing UV-C disinfection: Use of UV-C disinfection technology in pediatrics creates a safe haven for young patients and […]

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USP 797 Changes are Coming: What You Need to Know

Maintaining a sterile and safe environment in pharmaceutical environments is paramount. To ensure the highest standards of quality and safety, USP <797> has set forth new guidelines becoming effective November 3rd, 2023. These new regulations require monthly surface sampling frequency for potential microbes and more stringent action levels for microbial contamination, raising awareness about the […]

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Vizient Renews National Contract With Surfacide For State-Of-The-Art UV-C Technology

Surfacide and Vizient renew contract

Surfacide is excited to announce the renewal of its contract with Vizient, the largest member-owned healthcare services company in the country, effective October 1st. This renewed agreement extends benefits to Vizient members, including access to Surfacide’s award-winning Helios UV-C Disinfection System. The decision to renew Surfacide’s contract was strongly influenced by outstanding customer feedback from […]

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Candida auris: A Serious Global Threat

Candida auris strain

The CDC has set C. auris infections at an “urgent” threat level. Surfacide’s Helios® UV-C Disinfection System has been proven as an effective and reliable strategy to address C. auris in the patient-care environment. Candida auris. Up until recently, few have heard of this microbial agent, and even fewer healthcare facilities have experienced it. However, […]

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Because UV-C is invisible, is it impossible to validate dose delivery?

How Well is your UV-C working graphic

For our final Check the Facts topic, we are focusing on one of the most frequently asked questions we receive, “How do you know if UV-C technology is working”? Although UV-C has been utilized by healthcare facilities for decades, it’s still a largely misunderstood technology due to the inability to visually see results. In this […]

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Move over Covid, the Flu is Here With a Vengeance

Helios System in a hospital room

A month after we initially wrote about the Tripledemic and its impact on our society, it is often still the lead story in the news. As the holidays are now upon us, health officials are urging people to take precautions as the country is dealing with the triple-hitter of the flu, COVID and RSV (respiratory […]

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