TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The COVID-19 pandemic has made more people alert not to catch bacteria and virus. Families buy various kinds of items in order to be protected from exposure to the corona virus. One tool that is currently trending is a disinfectant device equipped with UV C light which is claimed to be able to kill viruses and bacteria, including the corona virus.
But is it true that such a tool is effective at killing corona virus?
The founder of the Partner Sehatku community, Mutiara Lirendra, confirmed that the sterilization device using UV C light is in fact effective in killing bacteria and viruses. “Basically, devices with UV C light are often used in hospitals to sterilize medical devices,” said Mutiara in a press conference entitled Beko HygieneShield Cabinet, Help Kill 99.9 percent of Viruses and Bacteria on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
Mutiara explained that UV C light is ultraviolet light with the shortest wave but the highest energy level. UV C radiation is completely filtered by the ozone layer so that it cannot penetrate the earth. UV C rays cannot be obtained naturally from sunlight but must be engineered using certain tools. “UV rays are filtered by the atmosphere and cannot reach the surface of the earth. According to the latest journal, UV C rays can be used to kill bacteria and viruses. These rays are considered very good in destroying the genetic material of viral particles,” he said.
The waves contained in these rays are said to be able to deactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, so bacteria and viruses cannot perform their vital functions.
Beko released a UV sterilization cabinet, namely the HygeneShield Cabinet with a UV C light feature that is able to sterilize items that are not possible to be washed or given alcohol such as food packages, wallets, car keys, cellphones, laptops, bags, toys to baby milk bottles. “The cabinet is able to kill bacteria and viruses up to 99.9 percent which is safe with a special windshield design that prevents UV C rays from reflecting out,” said Arlisa Ardhiani, Marketing Manager of PT Beko Appliances Indonesia.
Beko’s HygieneShield Cabinet which utilizes UV-C light technology can help kill various viruses and bacteria on a variety of items – from smartphones, eating utensils including baby bottles, to various food packages or groceries brought from outside the home – without damaging the object, or the quality of the packaged food This tool allows the sterilization process of several objects to be carried out at once, at the same time. Simply by placing various objects into the device according to the recommended method of use, users can achieve peace of mind, knowing that these objects are safe to bring into the house, without the hassle of washing and drying things. This portable smart device, can be placed in any area of the house, and comes with a touch screen that is very easy to use.
“The presence of HygieneShield Cabinet products supports Indonesians to live cleaner, healthier and #LiveLikeAPro lives,” said Arlisa Ardhiani, Marketing Manager of PT Beko Appliances Indonesia.
The sterilizer with a capacity of 28 liters, said Arlisa, can disinfect bacteria and viruses from 20 minutes to 40 minutes depending on needs. “Although useful, UV C rays can be dangerous if they hit the skin or eyes. Therefore, it must be ensured that the device is completely safe,” said Mutiara.
However, the World Health Organization, the World Health Organization (WHO), said that no UV rays, including UV C, can kill the corona virus (COVID-19). Meanwhile, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admits that UV C rays are capable of disinfecting the corona virus, but not necessarily the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 because there is no scientific evidence regarding this.
The most important thing to do in preventing the corona virus, according to Dr. Mutiara, is to implement a clean and healthy lifestyle (PHBS) and always carry out the 5M health protocol, namely wearing a mask, washing hands with soap and running water, maintaining distance, staying away from crowds, and limiting. mobilization and interaction.
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