UV Sterilizable Wall Surfaces for Laboratory Facilities

Sterilization is an important aspect of running a laboratory facility as you need to ensure there are no foreign microorganisms interfering with the laboratory work. There are several ways to go about this sterilization but one of the more modern ways is through Ultraviolet or UV Sterilization. In today’s blog we will be looking at UV Sterilizable wall surfaces that are ideal for laboratory facilities.

What is UV Sterilization?

UV Sterilization is a technique where ultraviolet lights that put off UV-C radiation are used to kill bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. It does this by destroying the DNA and RNA of microorganisms and rendering them unable to reproduce. One of the biggest advantages of UV sterilization is that it doesn’t make use of any chemicals that might pose a risk to facility occupants or might negatively interact with other chemicals being used in a laboratory facility.

Choosing the right wall surfaces for UV Sterilization

The surface you are sterilizing makes a big difference in how effective UV sterilization is. For example, textured surfaces can create areas where the UV light used for sterilization isn’t able to reach, leaving areas where microorganisms can grow. Therefor when you are looking for wall surfaces that are ideal for UV sterilization you are looking for smooth surfaces, the smoother the surface the more likely that the sterilization will be effective.

Some of the best wall surfaces for UV sterilization are hygienic wall panels which are special panels installed over existing walls to maintain a clean environment. These panels are made of non-porous materials and have no seams or grout lines where microorganisms can collect and grow. This means that UV sterilization will be more effective when used on these surfaces than standard walls as there is nowhere for microorganisms to hide.

We hope that we have been able to show how hygienic wall panels can be used to maximize the effectiveness of UV Sterilization for your laboratory facility. If you have any questions about hygienic wall panels or hygienic wall cladding, please feel free to contact us.

WallPro, based in Surrey, BC, provides and installs specialized wall coverings to meet stringent standards for sterile or hygienic purposes.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about specialized wall systems for your business, please call us at (778) 746-6286.