What is UV-C Light?

UV-C light is a powerful sterilization method that has the added benefit of being non-liquid and chemical free.  The benefit of this for Yoga mat sterilization is that there are no chemicals to harm the environment or individuals.  Secondly, Yoga mats are made of substances that have a minimum of a 12 hour dry time.  Therefore cleaning with light is ideal because there is no dry time, eliminating cleaning time and space required for drying.

 UV-C light is germicidal, it deactivates the DNA of dust mites, bacteria, viruses and other
pathogens and thus destroys their ability to multiply and cause disease.

The destruction of germs and bacteria by germicidal UV light is accomplished quickly and
effectively. The UV-C rays strike the various microorganisms whether they are bacteria, virus,
yeast, mold or algae, and they break through the outer membrane. The radiation reaches the heart
of the organisms (commonly known as the DNA) where it causes abrupt modifications. The
modified DNA transmits incorrect codes or messages, and this impairment actually brings about
destruction of the microorganisms.  Specifically, UV-C light
causes damage to the nucleic acid of microorganisms by forming covalent bonds between certain
adjacent bases in the DNA. The formation of such bonds prevent the DNA from being unzipped
for replication, and the organism is unable to reproduce. In fact, when the organism tries to
replicate, it dies.

 
UV-C light replicates the natural outdoor purification system of the sun by destroying the allergy
and disease-causing microbes living and multiplying on and below surfaces.