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Protect Against Omicron with UVC Sanitization

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:28:29 +0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and yet another new variant is on the rise, it’s crucial that we do everything we can to keep each other safe. One way we can help stop the spread of the virus is to sanitize and clean our devices regularly.

Omicron Is on the Rise

Scientists are continuing to study Omicron, the new COVID variant, but it appears to be more transmissible than the original SARS CoV-2 virus, according to the CDC. Since this variant is even more likely to spread, it’s even more important that we take every safety precaution available to curb the spread of the new variant.

Destroy Germs with UVC Sanitizing

Did you know that phones tend to be a hotspot for bacteria? We use our phones constantly, wherever we go, and they collect countless germs along the way. One study found more than 17,000 bacterial gene copies on the phones they examined! Just as we wash our hands and wear our masks to stop germs, we should also remember to disinfect our phones.

So, how do we keep phones clean? Anti-bacterial sprays can damage our expensive devices and cleaning wipes create heaps of landfill waste. Plus, they need to be replaced and refilled constantly, which costs both money and time. UVC disinfection is a better solution: It uses UVC light to sanitize without any damage to the device and without frequent replacement costs. It destroys viruses, like COVID-19, and other bacteria at the molecular level to clean devices and prevent the spread of germs.

Try Power Up’s UVC Charging Cart

Power Up’s UVC Disinfection Charging Carts put the power of UVC disinfection into a convenient cart that can be placed in nearly any location. Users simply plug their device into one of the up to 65 ports and the cart will simultaneously sanitize and charge the device.

Our UVC carts are a fantastic solution to keep public spaces safer during the pandemic. As an event planner or business owner, these carts are a great way to reduce the spread of COVID at your event, boost guest satisfaction, and drive traffic to your location. If you work at a school, consider adding carts to your classrooms to help keep students’ laptops and tablets clean between uses. From libraries, to basketball stadiums, to retail stores, any setting can benefit from UVC sanitization.

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Invest School Funding in Sanitizing Solutions

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:57:35 +0000

With high volumes of individuals coming together from different households, schools are all too often a breeding ground for COVID-19 and other viruses. We need to keep students, teachers, administrators and staff safe in schools during the pandemic.

New Funding Opportunities

In order to help alleviate some of the financial burden caused by COVID-19, schools have been allocated additional funding. Congressional COVID funding for schools has come in the form of 3 different relief plans: the CARES Act, the Covid Relief Package, and the American Rescue Plan. Additionally, the CRSSA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund has been signed, which authorizes additional stimulus aid.

All together, schools can expect billions of dollars that can be used towards COVID-safe operation and pandemic response. They are now faced with re-budgeting this funding and figuring out how to invest in smart solutions.

Invest In A Direct Solution

One avenue that this funding can support is direct efforts to keep schools clean and prevent the spread of these germs. PowerUp’s device sanitizing solutions are an immediate, cost-effective investment that will keep students safer and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools.

The Importance of Device Sanitizing

Every day, people are bringing in their own devices, like cell phones, laptops, and tablets into the school. Many schools also use shared devices like laptops for students; these especially need to be cleaned between uses to prevent the spread of bacteria. A device sanitizing solution helps stop the spread of the germs that inevitably build up on these devices throughout the day.

The PowerUp UVC Charging Cart can be placed in classrooms, lunch rooms, teacher’s lounges, or any other convenient location. Once the device is plugged in, it only takes 5 minutes for the cart to complete the UVC disinfection process. The device will charge during this time as well. That way, it’s easy for students to clean and charge their devices between classes, or for employees to do so during their lunch break.

These carts are a great way to respond to COVID-19 concerns in the short-term, but also to keep everyone healthy in the long term. Through the power of 254nm UV light, our UVC carts can kill any kind of bacteria or virus—including MRSA, Staph, E Coli, influenza and other pathogens—not just COVID. Our UVC charging carts are a wise investment that will make a difference for countless school years to come.

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Let us help you stop the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses in schools by implementing sanitizing and charging solutions. Please contact us for a quote on any of our products, including our USB or AC UVC charging carts.

A Team Effort: Staying Safe During This NBA Season

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:52:49 +0000

Staying safe during the era of COVID-19 is a team effort. As the NBA begins this new season, they are taking extensive protocols to keep players, coaches and staff safe during the pandemic and beyond. Since there are many people working indoors within close proximity, it is important that every possible measure is taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

New COVID-19 Cleaning Protocols

The NBA issued a comprehensive, 113-page health and safety protocol[1] to help combat the spread of COVID-19 for the season. These include recommendations about social distancing, cleaning, communications and more. One of these measures advises that a thorough cleaning scheme must be in place for rooms to ensure these areas are free from potential COVID-19.

One important aspect of minimizing the spread during the season is keeping shared items clean. From two-way radios, to headsets, to notebooks, to iPads, there are lots of essential devices and resources that are being passed around during practices and games. UVC charging carts are a great way for staff to make sure devices are safe, charged and ready to use—without interruption.

Keeping Players, Coaches and Staff Safe with UVC Cleaning

Did you know that germs and bacteria like COVID-19 particles can live on a device for up to 72 hours? Within that time, multiple staff members or players might use any given device. With UVC charging solutions, the germs are eradicated in as little as 5 minutes. If another person needs to use a device after you, simply place it in the cart and it will be charged and sanitized—an easy step that goes a long way in keeping everyone safe from COVID-19 and other germs and pathogens.

On top of their already busy schedules, production teams and facilities managers now need to consider how to keep facilities clean and keep everyone on site healthy. Implementing charging carts is a painless, one-step solution. Cleaning wipes are a common alternative, but they can ultimately waste time—and on game day, every second counts. Wipes need to be constantly refilled and replaced, and can even cause damage to devices. No one has time to deal with slowdowns; device sanitization should be easy, and UVC makes it simpler than ever.

Locker Room Safety

Another protocol calls for staff to increase the cleaning and disinfecting activities frequency for all the areas where people have direct and constant contact and that individual lockers should be sanitized and disinfected after each use and every shift. Locker rooms are one area with an especially large potential for direct, close contact. Bacteria thrives in warm, cramped spaces, and so the potential for the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses is particularly high in locker rooms.

Implementing UVC charging carts in locker rooms can help alleviate some of these issues by helping to keep devices clean. Germs can also be spread through frequent touch points, like if there are devices in the locker room that are used by many people. Players can also use it to charge and sanitize their phones, so that they aren’t bringing germs back out with them when they leave the room.

During this year’s unprecedented basketball season, UVC solutions can help everyone take the necessary precautions and follow through with enhanced safety measures, so that they can get back to game-winning free throws and rebounds.

[1]https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/06/17/inside-nbas-health-plan-safely-hold-games-disney-world-bubble/

PowerUp: Supporting Patients, Visitors and Staff In Hospitals

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:24:18 +0000

At hospitals, there are many situations in which we rely on our phones and devices to stay connected and calm, like calling loved ones to provide updates, passing time while awaiting results, or sharing good news with family members. A depleted cell phone battery can add unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. But in these moments, remembering to bring a charger and charge our phones is probably the last thing on our minds.

PowerUp charging stations provide a convenient solution, making it easy for patients, visitors and staff members to charge their devices, so that we can all focus on what matters most. Adding a charging station to a waiting room, lobby, or another convenient location can help keep things running smoothly at hospitals.

Supporting Staff Members

For staff members who need their phones, tablets and other devices accessible and ready to go throughout the day, a charging cart provides peace of mind. The PowerUp UVC Disinfection Charging Cart is a great option for hospital staff. It provides secure, reliable charging and sanitizing for dozens of devices at a time—no adapters necessary. Devices can simply be plugged into the cart and will continue to be powered until fully charged. The carts can also be enclosed with a lock for secure storage, which is great for break rooms or areas where employees might want to leave their devices during the day.

Safety For Visitors and Patients

Installing separate charging solutions for visitors, patients and employees can also be a good option for hospitals. A strategically placed charging unit, like the PowerUp Pure Zone Charging Tower, can be helpful in many ways, including safety. One key concern is crowded hallways, which can impede traffic flow and even create safety hazards. If a charging tower is accessible and available for visitor use in waiting rooms, it keeps people away from wall outlets and safely out of the way.

If frantic visitors or patients are struggling with dead devices, they might require assistance to find an outlet, taking up hospital staff members’ valuable time. By setting up a designated, easy-to-find charging location with a charging tower, everyone can know exactly where to charge their devices, providing comfort for visitors and patients and allowing employees to focus on giving care. Best of all, the PowerUp Pure Zone Charging Tower is coated with antimicrobial film, helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens.

Charging units are a fantastic way for hospitals to demonstrate willingness to go the extra mile to provide a comfortable, compassionate environment for their patients, visitors and staff members.

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