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mook1178 t1_jclo52f wrote

Reply to comment by KnoWanUKnow2 in If UV radiation is used to disinfect and sterilise things then why isn't everything the sun touches (your skin, the sidewalk etc) sterile? by Critwhoris

>But enough sunlight will kill most microorganisms.

I have read studies that homes with open window curtains during the day actually have less bacteria and mold. UV sterilization was their reason why.

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trade_my_onions t1_jcn9tom wrote

I’m now wondering what the effect of low e coating does since that blocks a lot of the UV coming through.

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joyamazingpinoy t1_jcmrbxj wrote

Wow! That makes sense. This month I started to open windows in my room before I leave it every morning. It smells fresher and less moldy than last month. Thank you.

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Ausoge t1_jcmuezg wrote

That will probably be more to do with moisture being able to escape - with open windows, your house will be a lot drier than if you keep them closed for weeks at a time. You wouldn't need to open windows to get the UV effect, just your curtains.

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