Next to scrubbing every corner with bleach and soaking things in alcohol, another effective method you can use to disinfect your home is UV light.
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"UV light is lethal to bacteria and viruses because of its high frequency that scrambles and damages their nuclear material," microbiologist Alex Berezow tells The Strategist. After ample exposure, devices with UVC light in particular can kill microorganisms in an entire space as well as in objects you can't rinse with water.
That said, note that having a UV sterilizer at home still doesn't guarantee it from being virus- and bacteria-free. It can, however, be an incredibly convenient way to improve sanitation. And if you're looking into owning one, check out the devices below:
This portable UVC wand from Clean Plus makes disinfecting small objects like phones, packages, laptops, and even food super possible even while on the go.
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Portable UVC wands you can buy online
UV Care Zap (P2,200, uvcare.net)
This device has an adhesive strip at the back so you can attach it to a freshly-delivered package or any enclosed space and sterilize the contents without straining your arm.
Babybee UV+ Dual Lamp Sterilizer (P7,999, Baby Mama)
Though it's originally meant for disinfecting baby items, you can use this UV sterilizer for things like freshly-washed tools or even makeup. It'll give you a more controlled environment for cleaning instead of leaving items out in the open.
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Ecomom UV Sterilizer (P15,000, Urban Essentials)
This Sterilizer claims to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria with UVC light. It has two racks that allows you to sterilize more things at once, and it's safe for disinfecting dry items like phones and remote controls, too.
UV Care Portable Germ Guard (P4,995, uvcare.net)
This UV lamp can disinfect any space below 20 square meters with UVC light. To keep you and your pets safe, it has a motion sensor that automatically deactivates when it detects movement within eight meters.
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UV Kleene UVK-R02 (P12,000, facebook.com/uvkleene)
If it's a heavy duty UV lamp you're looking for, this unit from UV Kleene might be up your alley. It can sterilize a five square meter area in a fast as 10 minutes and do the same for a 90 square meter area in two hours. With an adjustable lamp, you can easily angle the device to get wider or more focused coverage.
This story originally appeared on realliving.com.ph. Minor edits have been made by the smartparenting.com.ph editors.
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