AIRsteril vs Plain UV Lamp – What’s the Difference?

 

🔹 1. Technology Used

AIRsteril

• Uses a combination of UV light + advanced photocatalytic processes to generate organic hydroxyls and ions, similar to those found in nature.
• These active molecules move throughout the room, disinfecting both air and surfaces continuously

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Plain UV Lamp

• Uses direct UV-C radiation only.
• Disinfection happens only where the UV light directly shines.
• No active particles are released into the space.

🔹 2. Air & Surface Coverage

AIRsteril

• Treats air AND surfaces at the same time.
• Works around corners, into soft furnishings, and across frequently touched surfaces.
• Effective in occupied spaces, depending on model

 

Plain UV Lamp

• Treats air or surfaces only in line-of-sight.
• Shadowed areas, fabrics, and hidden surfaces are often missed.
• Typically not safe for occupied rooms due to UV exposure risks.

🔹 3. Safety in Occupied Spaces

AIRsteril

• Many models (e.g. Air Silent, Multiflex, Ultimate) are designed to run 24/7 in occupied areas such as offices, hospitals, homes, and care facilities
• UV is contained within the unit.

Plain UV Lamp

• Direct UV exposure can damage skin and eyes.
• Rooms usually must be vacant during operation.

🔹 4. Continuous vs One-Time Disinfection

AIRsteril

• Provides continuous, dynamic disinfection while people are present.
• Ideal for infection control, odour reduction, VOC reduction, and ongoing hygiene maintenance

 

Plain UV Lamp

• Typically used for periodic or manual disinfection.
• Once turned off, there is no residual protective effect.

🔹 5. Practical Applications

AIRsteril

• Offices, hospitals, aged care, gyms, elevators, washrooms, vehicles, food processing, homes.
• Multiple purpose-built ranges for different environments

 

Plain UV Lamp

• Labs, controlled environments, overnight room sterilisation.
• Limited use in everyday occupied settings.

✅ In Simple Terms

• AIRsteril = whole-room, continuous air + surface treatment that’s safe for people
• Plain UV lamp = direct-line disinfection with safety and coverage limitations