Why Restaurants Use UV Lights in Kitchen Hood Exhausts

Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic energy emitted in various wavelengths, UVA, UVB and short wave UVC radiation.  UVC wavelengths in the range of 254 nanometer (nm) are proven to be highly effective and eliminating harmful microorganisms providing powerful germicidal effects.  But did you know that UVC lamps deliver many more benefits to restaurants and commercial kitchens by protecting kitchen equipment as well as sterilizing air and surfaces? 

UVC Lamps Protect Kitchen Equipment

Restaurant owners everywhere are wondering how to improve their facilities to provide a cleaner, more sterile environment. UVC lamps are providing the answer with many air purification and surface sterilization systems featuring UVC light.  UVC lamps eliminate the threat of viruses and bacteria such as Salmonella and E. Coli on surfaces and also eradicate airborne pathogens when installed correctly in air purification or HVAC systems. UV radiation has other interesting properties by breaking down grease particles and preventing grease buildup on commercial kitchens and exhaust hoods. 

How Does UV Light Prevent Grease Buildup

UVC lamps help to prevent the buildup of grease on kitchen exhaust equipment through a two-part process known as photolysis and ozonolysis. During photolysis, UV radiation alters the molecular bond of grease and ozonolysis oxidizes the grease molecules. This prevents heavy duty grease build up that occurs in kitchen hood exhaust fans, making kitchen fans much more efficient, cleaner, and easier to maintain. 

Germicidal UV lamps prolong equipment life and mitigate the risk of fire by preventing grease buildup in kitchen exhaust systems.  Restaurant owners enjoy a cleaner kitchen with less work to keep the exhaust system clean and find it easier to meet stringent health department regulations with a cleaner kitchen. This improves health standards for restaurant patrons and keeps a cleaner environment for employees. 

LightSources Offers UVC Lamps for Restaurants and Kitchen UV Systems

LightSources offers germicidal UVC lamps for use in surface and air sterilization systems for restaurants, including lamps for UV kitchen hood exhaust systems. We offer a wide product line with sterilization lamps in all shapes and sizes for use in water, air, and surface sterilization systems worldwide.  Our lighting engineers offer custom engineering to meet your specific needs including prototyping designs and custom designed bases. 

LightSources leads the industry in germicidal UV lamp design, engineering, and manufacturing with a vast product line and custom designed solutions.  We offer UVC lamps, ozone lamps and custom lamp designs for nearly any germicidal application.  Contact us to learn more about our UVC lamps for restaurant and commercial kitchen sterilization.