How Restaurant Owners Benefit from UV Sterilization
Ultraviolet (UV) light has been proven for centuries to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses and is widely used in many environments and applications for disinfection purposes. UV light sterilization provides overwhelming benefits to many industries, especially restaurants and food preparation facilities.
Ultraviolet sterilization can be delivered in many ways to protect nearly every single area of a restaurant including food prep countertops, kitchen areas, walk-in freezers, kitchen exhaust hoods, and dining areas. In addition to providing clean surfaces, UV light is used directly on food items in food irradiation which is safe and improves food quality. UV air purification systems protect patrons from airborne disease and water sterilization ensures clean water free from harmful microorganisms.
Food Irradiation
UV exposure directly to food items is called food irradiation which is completely safe, helps to prevent foodborne illnesses and prolongs food shelf life. Food irradiation provides many benefits to restaurants such as:
Reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella, listeria, E. coli and other harmful microorganisms
Extends the shelf life of many food items
Reduces food spoilage
Lowers the risk of importing or exporting pesky insects hidden inside food products
Lessens the need for additives such as antioxidants and preservatives
Lessens the need for pesticides
Reduces early sprouting in potatoes, onions, spices and herbs
UV Surface Sterilization in Restaurants
UV light sterilization systems provide clean surfaces free from harmful germs, bacteria and viruses simply by emitting UVC light in the right wavelength over countertops and food preparation areas. UV lights can be installed over counters, stoves, food buffets, delis and even walk-in freezers and kitchen hood exhausts.
UV sterilization lamps installed in walk-in freezers help to prevent mold and mildew which can easily occur in cool, damp places. UV lights in kitchen hood exhausts actually help to prevent grease buildup by altering the molecular structure of the grease into components which are more easily cleaned and removed, thus helping to prevent fires.
UV Air Purification Systems in Restaurants
Installing UV air purification systems in HVAC ductwork cleans and sanitizes air circulating through closed in spaces such as restaurant dining areas. Restaurant owners can provide a healthier dining area for their patrons with clean air, free from airborne contaminants and disease.
LightSources Supports UV Sterilization Systems for Restaurants
LightSources leads the UV germicidal lamp industry with a wide selection of lamps designed for specific sterilization solutions as well as high-tech lamp designers offering custom engineered products. Our lamp engineers are the best in the business with in-depth technical knowledge of UV radiation, lamp design, construction, operation and UV technology.
LightSources supports OEMs worldwide with high-tech, high-quality UVC germicidal lamps. We offer patent protected lamp products and proprietary technology for longer lasting, increased germicidal effectiveness. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn how to improve your germicidal systems including UVC sterilization for restaurants.