A method of sanitization includes determining a door of an enclosure is closed, the door separating a compartment within the enclosure from ambient air, and performing a sanitization process. The sanitization process includes determining an article has been placed into the compartment, initiating a treatment timer, introducing a sanitization agent into a volume of the compartment with a sanitization device, and determining the treatment timer has expired. A sanitization system includes an enclosure, a controller, and a sanitization device. The enclosure is configured to receive and secure one or more articles. The enclosure has a door separating a compartment within the enclosure from ambient air. The controller is configured to determine an article has been placed into the compartment, initiate a treatment timer, instruct the sanitization device to introduce a sanitization agent into a volume of the compartment, and determine the treatment timer has expired.

A sterilization system with automated sterilization data processing and related methods. In one aspect, the sterilization system receives mechanical indicator values and chemical indicator values for the sterilization cycle. The system determines whether the mechanical indicator values and chemical indicator values for the sterilization cycle match predetermined criteria. In response to the mechanical indicator and chemical indicator values for the sterilization cycle matching predetermined criteria, the system automatically generates a sterilization record in accordance with the first sterilization cycle data and second sterilization cycle data, stores the sterilization record in a sterilization database, and prints a sterilization label for each sterilized item in the sterilization cycle. Each sterilization label includes a Quick Response (QR) code encoding information for sterilization cycle.

A sterilization system with automated sterilization data processing and related methods. In one aspect, the sterilization system receives mechanical indicator values and chemical indicator values for the sterilization cycle. The system determines whether the mechanical indicator values and chemical indicator values for the sterilization cycle match predetermined criteria. In response to the mechanical indicator and chemical indicator values for the sterilization cycle matching predetermined criteria, the system automatically generates a sterilization record in accordance with the first sterilization cycle data and second sterilization cycle data, stores the sterilization record in a sterilization database, and prints a sterilization label for each sterilized item in the sterilization cycle. Each sterilization label includes a Quick Response (QR) code encoding information for sterilization cycle.

Disclosed are methods for quantifying the cleanability of a surface of an article, for instance an aircraft interior component. In embodiments, a solution containing an artificial “dirt” is introduced to a surface under test to simulate a sullied condition. The sullied surface is subjected to at least one cleaning process. Obtained reference and post-cleaning light measurements are compared to determine a measurement difference corresponding to a cleanability of the surface and/or effectiveness of the at least one cleaning process. In embodiments, the measurement difference is assigned a cleanability score for at least one of determining a passing or failing cleanability, modifying the cleaning process, indicating the need for a second or subsequent cleaning, modifying the barrier coating formulation, redesigning the article, etc. The disclosed methods provide solutions for objective verification measures of surface cleanability used to facilitate new article designs, materials, barrier coatings, cleaning processes, cleaners, etc.

There is disclosed a method of monitoring the functionality of individual irradiation emitters within a UVC irradiation disinfecting device comprising: supplying a constant current supply to at least one irradiation emitter; sensing the voltage across the at least one irradiation emitter; sensing the current drawn by the at least one irradiation emitter; analysing the sensed voltage and the sensed current against predetermined values; and determining a failure state of the at least one irradiation emitter based on said analysis.

An indicator and method of use thereof, and indicator system and method of use thereof are provided to determine the degree of an oxidative treatment. An indicator is incorporated into the oxidative treatment. The object and the indicator are subjected to the oxidative treatment. A discoloration of the indicator occurs based on an oxidation of the polymer by a process condition of the oxidative treatment oxidizing the polymer. The discoloration of the indicator is measured against a threshold color value to determine the degree of the oxidative treatment.

An indicator and method of use thereof, and indicator system and method of use thereof are provided to determine the degree of an oxidative treatment. An indicator is incorporated into the oxidative treatment. The object and the indicator are subjected to the oxidative treatment. A discoloration of the indicator occurs based on an oxidation of the polymer by a process condition of the oxidative treatment oxidizing the polymer. The discoloration of the indicator is measured against a threshold color value to determine the degree of the oxidative treatment.

A system and method for performing UVC treatment of a room is presented herein. The system and method includes the use of at least one sensor, at least one UVC light source, a mobile device and a remote management system or cloud server. The sensor(s) and UVC light source(s) are disposed in a selected location within the room. The mobile device, in communication with the cloud server, is used to scan one or more of: a QR code associated with the room or location, a QR code associated with the UVC sources, and/or a QR code associated with the sensor(s). The mobile device then communicates with the cloud server to indicate where the sensor is disposed, and based thereupon, a treatment parameter, such as dosage values, treatment times, etc. is defined. If it is determined that the treatment parameter is not satisfied, then an action is initiated immediately or subsequently.

A system and method for performing UVC treatment of a room is presented herein. The system and method includes the use of at least one sensor, at least one UVC light source, a mobile device and a remote management system or cloud server. The sensor(s) and UVC light source(s) are disposed in a selected location within the room. The mobile device, in communication with the cloud server, is used to scan one or more of: a QR code associated with the room or location, a QR code associated with the UVC sources, and/or a QR code associated with the sensor(s). The mobile device then communicates with the cloud server to indicate where the sensor is disposed, and based thereupon, a treatment parameter, such as dosage values, treatment times, etc. is defined. If it is determined that the treatment parameter is not satisfied, then an action is initiated immediately or subsequently.

A manually operable disinfection wand provides to a user feedback indicating effectiveness of disinfection during treatment of a target surface. The disinfection wand comprises an illuminator section having an illuminator light source, a handle section, a coupling mechanism, and a position sensor. The coupling mechanism enables a user to rotate an illuminator cover in the illuminator section relative to the handle section to selectively allow passing of light emitted by the illuminator light source for incidence on the target surface. The illuminator cover can be rotated relative to the handle section also to block the light emitted by the illuminator light source. The position sensor is placed in the disinfection wand to produce for observation by the user a signal that is indicative of speed of motion of the disinfection wand and thereby its effectiveness in disinfecting the target surface.