> recently published studies have demonstrated that UV light at 222nm has the same germicidal capabilities of 254nm light without damaging skin or eyes.<p>222nm may have the same <i>capabilities,</i> but not the same efficacy and efficiency as 254nm (or 185nm, the germicidal action if which is it creates ozone, which does the disinefecting). Still, if it works but just takes longer without the sunburn and blindness, whether by proximity to 254nm such that some 254nm is still present, and/or by proximity to 185nm such that ozone is still created, well, ok.