It’s always important to be mindful of germs and keep our devices clean. However, it’s especially critical now – the “tripledemic” of Covid-19, RSV, and the flu is in full swing and hospitalizations are increasing around the country. We all need to do our part to stop the spread of germs. Sanitizing phones and shared devices is a great place to start.

UVC in Healthcare

Investing in solutions that keep employees, patrons, and visitors safe is imperative for businesses. This is especially true for medical offices and hospitals. With sick patients, high traffic, and numerous shared devices, the medical field is particularly at risk.

Phones, tablets, and laptops are hotspots for bacteria, especially when there are multiple users who share laptops or tablets between shifts. UVC sanitizing, such as Power Up’s UVC Charging Cart, is a great way to stop germs that can spread from sharing these devices. Having clean, germ-free devices is essential for patients and staff alike. When devices are properly sanitized, employees can stay healthy and focus on providing care for their patients.

The Power of UVC Light

UVC light is a highly effective method of cleaning and sanitizing. As a germicidal agent, it destroys germs at the molecular level. It offers countless benefits, especially when contrasted against other cleaning methods, like wipes or sprays, which leave behind waste and are more likely to damage your expensive devices. UVC light sanitizes, without leaving behind any annoying residues or causing damage to devices. It’s cost-effective, easy to set up, and user-friendly. UVC is also approved for medical-grade cleaning. 

Power Up’s UVC Charging Cart

Power Up’s UVC Charging Cart harnesses UVC power to sanitize devices and keep them safe for use. Users simply place their phone or tablet into the cart and plug it into the charger. The UVC light will disinfect the device as it charges. It’s safe, convenient, and fast – sanitization takes as little as 5 minutes. Plus, you can set up a charging station in any high-traffic area like waiting rooms or staff lounges.

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Contact us today if you have any questions about how UVC can benefit you. Our knowledgeable team can help you learn more about UVC and find the right products to support your organizational goals. 

Flu season is approaching and COVID-19 continues to spread. Now is the time to start thinking about how you can reduce the spread of illness at your hospital or healthcare facility. One great way to prevent germs is to reduce touchpoints through wireless technology, like Power Up’s Charging Tables.

The Trouble with Touchpoints

Common touchpoints, like door handles and shared equipment, build up quite an array of germs. A study from the University of Colorado determined that “the average person’s hand carries more than 3,000 bacteria from at least 100 species.” With hundreds or even thousands of people passing through a hospital each day, think about the potential for those germs to spread.

While it’s important to keep up with routine cleaning and sanitizing, one of the best things you can do is reduce the number of touchpoints altogether. Instead of shared cables that multiple visitors or staff will touch, use wireless charging stations that eliminate contact.

Stop Germs With Wireless Charging

Looking for a solution that provides wireless charging without hassle? Power Up’s Charging Tables are exactly what you need. It offers cableless charging to minimize touchpoints, so guests and staff can recharge their devices without worrying about germs. No need to spend time and money on annoying cleaning wipes, either. 

Each table can charge over 20 devices at once, including 3 wireless locations. With a tempered glass top and 3 height options, they’re a great addition to any space. They can be set up in any convenient location such as waiting rooms, cafeterias, or employee break rooms.

If you already have a Power Up Charging Table, we can upgrade it to support wireless charging. 

Get in Touch

Contact us today to learn more about our wireless Charging Tables or any of our other charging units. We’re here to help you find the right solution for your organization’s goals. 

Flu season is fast approaching. Is your hospital prepared? 

Don’t neglect to sanitize an often-missed area: our devices. With patients, visitors, and staff all using devices throughout the hospital, there’s a constant influx of germs. Help combat the spread of bacteria by offering UVC sanitizing at your facility.

UVC Sanitization is Highly Beneficial for Hospitals

Did you know that viruses and other bacteria can stay on our devices for as long as 3 days? 

At any medical facility, cleanliness is critical. Hospital staff wear gloves, wipe down door knobs, and regularly clean equipment. Don’t let an unsanitized phone or tablet contaminate your facility. UVC sanitizing, like our UVC Charging Carts, allows hospital staff to clean and charge their devices––and in turn, keep your hospital and patients safer.

How Does UVC Work? 

Ultraviolet C (UVC) lights emit 254nm UV light, strong enough to kill any bacteria and viruses that might be lingering on your device. The lights are powerful enough to demolish germs at the molecular level without damaging the device. UVC is the best option, as disinfecting wipes or sprays leave an annoying residue and create waste. UVC light offers a cost-effective and convenient way to keep your hospital clean.

UVC Charging Carts

If you’re seeking the best in charging and sanitization, we recommend Power Up’s UVC Charging Cart. It provides complete UVC sanitizing within 5 minutes, meaning busy medical staff can get their important devices back quickly. It also has a convenient adjustable timer for disinfection and charging. 

Most importantly, our charging units are safe and easy to use. Each cart can charge up to 65 devices, so there’s plenty of capacity for numerous phones, tablets, and other shared devices. You can place the charging cart in break rooms, waiting rooms, or any other convenient location.

Power Up is the Right Partner for Hospitals

Our team is here to help you stop germs this flu season and beyond. Contact us today to find out how we can support your hospital or organization.

As the threat of Omicron and Deltacron grows, it’s important to do everything we can to minimize the spread of germs, especially in high-traffic buildings and busy areas, like stadiums and airports. As a retailer, event planner, or facility manager, you can help keep people safe with UVC sanitization.

The Power of UVC Sanitization

UVC sanitization kills the dangerous germs that build up on our devices by destroying the molecular bonds that hold together bacteria and virus particles. Power Up’s UVC Charging Locker emits powerful 254nm UV light, sanitizing devices in just minutes. It’s a great way to keep germs at bay and keep your guests and employees safer during this pandemic.

UVC Charging Is a Great Option For Any Setting

If you’re the manager of a large facility such as a sports arena or a mall, a UVC charging locker is a great option. These lockers are even more than just a way to stop the spread of germs: they’re also a smart business investment.

1. Sports

Sports have been massively impacted by the pandemic. Fans are back at the games this year, but precautions are still necessary to keep players, staff, and attendees alike safe. Add a charging locker to your stadium food court to help fans sanitize phones during halftime. Or, place lockers in locker rooms to help protect players. Coaches and staff use tablets to track the game: make sure they’re sanitizing those shared devices between uses at a UVC locker.

2. Transportation

With so many travelers coming and going each day, airports, train stations, and other transportation hubs are hotspots for germs. In fact, the TSA has reported that over 3,700 employees actively have COVID-19 as of January 12th, 2022. UVC Charging Lockers can be placed in waiting rooms or employee break rooms to encourage people to clean their phones before and after travel. This will help reduce the spread of bacteria—and help prevent canceled flights due to crew testing positive for the virus.

3. Retail

Power Up’s UVC Charging Lockers are a great option for retail stores, malls, and shopping centers. Shoppers will surely appreciate the thoughtful amenity, leading to increased customer satisfaction. As a bonus, they’ll be more likely to linger—and make purchases—while their phones are being sanitized. You can even add custom branding to the unit for a personalized, on-brand experience that suits your store and entices prospective customers to shop.

Discover Power Up’s UVC Charging Locker

With the capacity for over 30 devices, Power Up’s UVC Charging Locker allows lots of users to charge and sanitize their devices simultaneously. Guests can plug in their phones, lock the compartment, then go on to safely enjoy your event, shop at your store, or wait for their plane/train/bus. They’ll return to a charged, sanitized device—it’s that easy. It’s a cost-effective, easy-to-implement solution that nearly any business and its patrons can benefit from.

Buy or Rent a UVC Charging Locker Today

Still curious about our UVC Charging Locker? Ready to learn how charging solutions could be a great fit for your business? Contact us today. We’re here to help!

As schools and other organizations navigate the pandemic with new safety measures, it’s important to think about the long-term implications of these choices. Keeping everyone healthy is our top priority, but many are beginning to realize that some sanitizing methods, such as wipes, are an unsustainable practice.

Phones, laptops, and tablets can carry germs, including COVID-19, for days. Device sanitizing is an essential component of schools and other organizations’ safety plans. But, let’s take a look at the numbers.

In Maryland, for example, Prince George’s County Schools has 132,000 students within the district. If these students each use just 1 wipe per day over 180 school days, that equals 23,760,000 wipes per year that will end up in landfills. The out-of-pocket cost averages around $.06 per wipe, which totals to $1,425,600 per year spent on wipes, a staggering amount.

Sanitizing wipes are costly and are clogging up landfills—it’s crucial that schools find a better way to keep devices clean. Our UVC Charging Carts are an eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative to sanitizing wipes.

Sanitizing Wipes Are Wasteful

By bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, driving hybrid cars, and shopping eco-friendly brands, consumers are making a conscious shift towards sustainability. Sanitizing wipes are not aligned with these values.

They can only be used once, and then they need to be discarded. Each wipe may not be very big, but consider the effect of an entire student body’s daily wipe use for just one month. Cumulatively, these wipes fill up landfills and have a significant impact on our environment. Sanitizing wipes are made with synthetic materials, so they are generally not biodegradable, which means they will not break down in landfills.

Make a Sustainable Choice

Schools and organizations can prevent waste from sanitizing wipes by opting for a more sustainable solution. Our UVC Charging Carts do not create any excess waste and can be used over and over again, while charging up to 65 devices simultaneously. Just one cart replaces countless wipes, meaning fewer bags of trash to deal with, and less landfill waste. Aside from being more eco-friendly, our carts also charge devices while they’re sanitizing, meaning students and teachers will never have to worry about low batteries again!

Sanitizing Wipes Are Costly

In addition to the environmental cost, sanitizing wipes can have an immense financial cost. With growing student populations, teachers, and staff each using sanitizing wipes multiple times a day, even smaller schools will need to buy in bulk. Wipes constantly need to be repurchased and restocked, which is an expensive endeavor. Not to mention, with constant shipping delays, what happens when you run out of wipes before more arrive?

Although the upfront cost of a UVC solution is higher than a single supply of wipes, the investment pays off rapidly. Our UVC Charging Carts are designed with durability in mind and are intended to serve for the long term, making it an ideal solution for schools.

These days, every cent of a school’s budget and every square foot of a landfill counts! Let’s work together to find smarter, more sustainable solutions.

Do you have any questions about UVC charging or our other sanitizing solutions? Contact us—we’re always happy to help! 

When first responders are on the scene of an emergency, they rely on 2-way radios to communicate. In these dire situations, first responders should never be caught with a dead battery in their radio. Every second counts and quick communication could even be the difference between life and death. 

The Importance of Wireless Communication Devices

Just like we rely on our cell phones to contact loved ones, public safety officers rely on their wireless radio devices to stay in touch during their shift. Police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, and other public safety officials all use communication devices on the job daily, including 2-way radios, scanners, and rugged notebooks.

These wireless communication devices allow them to do their job efficiently and successfully. For example, they can be used to direct a paramedic to the scene where someone has been injured, or help firefighters communicate at the location of a fire. 2-way radios are vital tools, so they absolutely need to be powered up and safe to use at all times.

Never Get Caught with A Dead Battery

Nearly every call that first responders take is a time-sensitive emergency. There’s not a second to spare to wait for a battery to charge! Public safety officers will need to take their devices with them on the go and onto the field. 

Our UVC Charging Carts are a great solution to keep wireless communication devices charged up and ready to go at a moment’s notice. Our carts are available with USB or AC power and are controlled by a smart system that disconnects the power to any device after it’s fully charged. It makes great use of energy and ensures that no one ever has to be stuck with a dead device.

Keep Devices Sanitized and Safe

Communication devices are often shared between shifts, so sanitization is also an important concern, both in the time of COVID-19 and beyond. During the course of the day, many officers might use the same device, so it’s crucial that devices are sanitized between uses.

Our UVC Charging Cart can sanitize up to 65 devices at once, so the entire squad can have access to clean devices whenever needed. UVC light attacks germs at the molecular level to destroy bacteria and clean the device. In as little as 5 minutes, the device will be ready to go! Plus, unlike chemical disinfectants, UVC doesn’t leave behind a residue and requires no costly maintenance or up-keep. Simply set up the unit in the station or office, and you’re ready to go!

Make sure these life-saving devices are accessible and safe to use! Contact us today to find out more about how our UVC Charging Carts can keep first responders prepared and safe.

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.

Contact us with questions about our charging solutions.