DEC. 17–CERRITOS, Calif.–Steril-Aire, Inc. has introduced a hand-held “SterilWand” that uses the company’s multi-patented UVC technology for decontamination of surfaces infested with mold, bacteria or viruses.

The user slowly passes the hand-held device closely over the contaminated surface area, allowing the energy from the 30″-long, high output UVC Emitter to decontaminate surfaces. An aluminum safety shield prevents direct exposure to UVC energy, while also adding reflectance that increases the light’s effectiveness.

The SterilWand may be used in any type of residential, commercial, industrial or institutional building to provide a fast-acting, portable method of decontaminating tabletops, walls and other surfaces. The most common applications include laboratories, hospitals, food and beverage processing areas, schools, libraries and homes. The device is suitable for a variety of specialized uses, e.g.:

–Residential and commercial mold remediation (as a supplement to other control strategies)

–Food preparation and processing and yeast rooms to reduce contamination

–DNA laboratories to prevent cross-contamination.
Surface decontamination in hospitals.

–Libraries, to eradicate mold on book surfaces.