1. Cleaning time for lightly contaminated items
For lightly contaminated items, the cleaning time of Ultrasonic U-V Cleaner is relatively short. Light contamination usually means that there is only a small amount of dust, slight stains or a small amount of microorganisms attached to the surface of the item. In this case, the cavitation effect generated by ultrasound can quickly shake off dust particles from the surface of the item, while ultraviolet rays can kill a small amount of microorganisms in a relatively short time. Generally speaking, for some lightly contaminated small glass products, such as eyeglass lenses or small glass containers, the cleaning time may be around 3-5 minutes. This is because the glass surface is relatively smooth, dirt is easy to remove, the vibration of ultrasound can spread quickly, and ultraviolet rays can also better cover the surface for sterilization and disinfection.
2. Cleaning time for moderately contaminated items
When moderately contaminated, there may be more stains on the surface of the item, such as a certain amount of grease, thicker dust or more microorganisms. At this time, ultrasound takes a longer time to decompose and remove these dirt. Because grease has a certain viscosity, dust may also be mixed with grease, and ultrasound must continue to work to completely peel them off the surface of the item. Ultraviolet light also takes more time to ensure complete killing of microorganisms. For moderately contaminated metal tableware or plastic products, the cleaning time may be extended to 8-15 minutes. During this period of time, ultrasound continuously generates cavitation bubbles in the cleaning tank, repeatedly impacting the surface of the items, while ultraviolet light continues to irradiate to destroy the cell structure of microorganisms.
3. Time-consuming cleaning of heavily contaminated items
Heavily contaminated items face more complex and stubborn dirt conditions, such as a large amount of dried oil, severe rust, or a large number of microbial communities. In this case, the Ultrasonic U-V Cleaner takes a long time to complete the cleaning task. For heavily contaminated mechanical parts or kitchen utensils that have not been cleaned for a long time, the cleaning time may reach 20-30 minutes or even longer. Ultrasonic waves need to continuously generate high-intensity cavitation to gradually decompose and remove stubborn dirt such as dried oil, rust, etc. At the same time, ultraviolet rays also need enough time to penetrate the dirt layer to effectively kill microorganisms hidden deep inside.
4. Other factors affecting cleaning time
However, cleaning time does not only depend on the degree of contamination. The material, shape and size of the object will also affect the cleaning time. For example, porous objects may allow dirt to penetrate deep inside, requiring more time for ultrasound and ultraviolet rays to work; objects with complex shapes may have some dead corners that are difficult for ultrasound and ultraviolet rays to reach, which will also extend the cleaning time. In addition, the parameter settings of the cleaner itself, such as power, ultrasonic frequency and ultraviolet intensity, are also closely related to the cleaning time. If the power of the cleaner is low, it may take longer to achieve the same cleaning effect as a high-power cleaner.
