Killing Germs with UV Rays at Home

When asked about getting rid of germs, almost everyone would be able to easily come up with various solutions. However, literally all of the solutions one can think of to kill germs at a home use level include some sorts of chemical mess. What if we can effectively kill germs without those chemicals or getting our hands dirty. Who doesn't love easy cleaning?

Fortunately, the advanced technology of killing germs once reserved for the more important facilities like the hospitals and nursing homes are now made available to consumers for home use. The gadget is a germ-fighting wand made by Germ Guardian. It works by emitting a kind of ultraviolet ray (UVC) to kill 99.9% of germs. The UVC ray does not kill germs by breaking cell structures or lysing them. Instead it simply destroy the molecular bonds of the organism's DNA. This way of killing is practically impossible for any organism to develop resistance to, something we all don't want.

Even better, because of the way the wand targets the DNA material, it is also effective at eliminating other common allergens such as mold and dust mites. This is great news for allergy sufferers who constantly have to clean their bedding and furniture with no promising results. The wand can be used anywhere. Simply turn it on and pass it over the area to kill germs.

This may sound too easy, and not enough for those who simply think hands-on is better. Sure, we can always use the classic soap and water method, but it is not practical for everything, such as furniture. Then comes the disinfecting wipe/spray; useful, but not for all items in the house. We can remove the bedding materials and covers for the furniture and wash them in really hot water. However, that still does not insure the effectiveness of all your hard work. One other problem of trying to kill germs is that we usually wipe what we see and considered as dirty. But what we don't see will make us reluctant to clean it for we certainly don't want to waste our chemical products. Even worse, some people will later develop other allergies because of the many chemicals they use. It seems like a lose-lose battle unless each person lives in a bubble.

In the long run, it seems like we simply cannot avoid being germ and allergen-free. However, for now, UV technology seems promising nevertheless. Indeed, the wand is no substitute for regular cleaning, because even if all the germs are dead, they are still there on the surface. However, having something to insure that the germs and allergens like dust mites are really dead sounds very comforting. We are one of the most germophobic nation after all. So if you are on the wagon toward killing all germs, or at least 99.9% of them, UV technology is a great option.

Related sources:

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Debra Atlas, Germ Guardian: Plug-in is more than air freshener. redding.com