Germ & Virus Killing Handheld Ultraviolet C (UVC) Sanitizer.

Germ & Virus Killing Handheld Ultraviolet C (UVC) Sanitizer

Desinfetante Ultravioleta C (UVC) portátil para matar germes e vírus

Desinfectante portátil ultravioleta C (UVC) para matar gérmenes y virus

NEW MODEL! MORE POWER! BETTER PROTECTION!

Kills 99.9% of bacteria, mold, and viruses. UVC light is a proven non-chemical way to remove microorganisms. 

Viruses, bacteria, mites, and molds wait for you on every surface no matter where you go. This convenient handheld UVC lamp will effectively sanitize and disinfect any surface to keep you safe and healthy.

Say 'Goodbye' to bacteria, viruses, mites, and molds!

Please read our informative blog posts with YouTube videos that explain all aspects of UVC light including what it is, how it can be used, and how you can tell if it works to kill bacteria and viruses, and what to look out for. This is essential reading!

Shipping

Shipping is only $11.95 for the USA and $24.99 Worldwide.

New Model More Power!

Our new handheld model now has 3 Watt of power (other similar models may have 2W maximum). 

The increased power of our new UVC model now means better protection for you and your family.

This handy portable gadget uses ultraviolet light (UV), in the short wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum known as Ultraviolet Type C (UVC). The UVC light can "...kill up to 99.9% of most viruses, airborne bacteria, and mold spores." (1). 

No Need to Use Smelly or Harmful Chemicals

You do not need to use smelly or harmful chemicals. Simply shine your UVC light on any surface to eliminate those germs and viruses.

This neat, handheld, compact, and foldable ultraviolet (UVC) light can disinfect and sanitize various accessible surfaces such as:

• homewares
• face masks
• car keys
• spectacles
• goggles
• furniture
• kitchen bench
• equipment
• computers
• computer keyboards
• cell phones
• baby's pacifier
• baby's bottle
• children's toys
• pet toys
• pet beds
• toilet seats
• and more...!

Just about any accessible surface, you can imagine can easily be disinfected and sanitized with a wave of the light!

Taxi Drives & Uber Drivers You Need This UVC Light.

Particularly useful for taxi drivers, Uber drivers, and other people movers to disinfect car seats, car handles, and car doors.

Show your customers that you care and use this UVC light to disinfect your car.

When your customers know that you use this special UVC lamp to keep them safe they will likely call you again. Repeat customers keep you going.

Want to learn more about UV light and UVC light? Please read our blog!

Features

• The UV light is foldable, easy to carry, and easy to use.
• You do not need to use smelly or harmful chemicals.
• The clamshell flip design keeps the UV light protected and out of harm's way.
• Lightweight (about 65 g or 2.2 oz) and simple operation. Just press the button and you are ready to disinfect and sterilize.
• Built-in automatic safety switch. When the light is facing up the UV light is automatically turned off. This prevents the UV from going into your eyes on your skin. Can be restored by simply turning it to face down.
• Voltage 6V
• Current: 450mA
• The power of our model is 3 Watt (current model)
• Irradiation intensity: about 2500 μW/cm²
• Can be powered by USB but can not be charged by USB
• Can use 4 AAA batteries. Batteries not included.
• The life of the lamp is about 8000 hours.
• The lamp is made with quartz, not glass. (Glass blocks UVC light)

Not all UVC Lights Are the Same!

Not all UVC lights are the same - even if they look exactly the same!

Some UVC lights may be low-quality copies or 'rip-offs'. Make sure they are properly certified and lab-tested.

Some UVC lights may have LED lights and not UVC tubes. Some UVC LED lights are also low power and need a much longer time to eliminate bacteria and viruses. 

In contrast to LED lamps, our UVC light is a quality quartz low-pressure mercury vapor lamp. It has relatively high power 3W and excellent irradiation intensity of about 25000 μW/cm².

Certified and Lab-Tested UVC Lamp

You should be careful to ensure that the UVC light you are buying has been lab-tested and has the appropriate certifications. 

Our UVC light has been lab-tested and you may see a lab-tested report code on the box similar to the one shown below.

Not all boxes contain the report code because testing is conducted on random samples. The label style may also differ slightly from that shown in the image.

Even if your box doesn't contain a lab-tested code you can still be assured that the product is from a batch that has been lab-tested and it is still certified. 

Our UVC lamp has the following certifications:

1.    EN IEC 55015:2019

2.  EN 61547:2009

CE marking is a "certification mark that indicates the product conforms with health, safety, and environmental protection standards (Wikipedia)." Assessed by Bureau Veritas.

3.   47 CFR FCC Part 18, Subpart C, ANSI C63.4 2014

FCC is a "certification mark employed on electronic products manufactured or sold in the United States which certifies that the electromagnetic interference from the device is under limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission (Wikipedia)."  Assessed by Bureau Veritas.

4. EN IEC 55015:2019 assessed by Bureau Veritas

5. EN 61547:2009 assessed by Bureau Veritas

6. Elimination of Escherichia coli bacteria test assessed by SGS 

The two main certifications can be seen printed on the box containing our UVC light.

How does the UVC Light work?

The handheld light uses ultraviolet light with a wavelength of about 254 nm. This is short-wavelength known as Ultraviolet Type C (UVC). The UVC light alters the genetic material of the germs and viruses so that they cannot reproduce or survive. UVC can effectively kill up to 99.9% of the bacteria, viruses, or mold. (1)

For smooth surfaces with low contamination, you can wave the UVC light over the surface for at least 30 seconds and up to about 3 minutes.

The effectiveness of the UVC light depends upon various conditions as discussed below.

• The distance of the UVC light from the surface. The greater the distance the less effective.
• Solution: Hold the UVC light at about 20 to 50 mm (1 to 2 inches) above the surface.

• High contamination on the surface.
• Solution: Increase irradiation time of the surface or use in combination with another disinfectant method.

• The type of surface. More effective on smooth surfaces and less effective on rough surfaces.
• Solution: Increase irradiation time on a rough surface or use in combination with another disinfectant method.

• Irradiating power of the UVC light
• Solution: Use at least a 2W lamp with a radiation intensity of about 2500 micro Watt second per square centimeter (Yep! this lamp has it).

Please Note

The performance of this handheld UVC light will vary depending upon many conditions, some of which are mentioned above.

You can improve the effectiveness of disinfection by taking a longer time to irradiate the surface, use with other disinfectant methods (e.g. isopropyl alcohol wipe), and practicing preventative methods (e.g. washing hands).

Your package includes

• One handheld clamshell 'flippable' UVC light
• One USB cable

⚠️ CAUTION ⚠️

1. Use UVC Light Carefully

This UVC light is safe when you use it properly! It has a built-in safety feature that cuts off the UVC light when turned towards your face. However, you must be aware of the following:

• Do NOT look directly into any UVC light as it can severely damage your eyes.
• Do NOT use the UVC light directly on your skin as it may lead to ulceration.
• Do NOT irradiate any person or animal with the UVC light of this device.
• Some UVC lamps product ozone. In fact, ozone also kills bacteria and viruses. However, you need to be careful if using a lamp with ozone as the ozone can affect your lungs.

Please note:

Spiffic's handheld UVC lamp does produce a small amount of ozone. This shouldn't be a serious problem provided you use it carefully in a well-ventilated area.

In any case, a UVC lamp is not a toy and you need to use it carefully as you would any other tool or instrument.

2. Does UVC light kill COVID19?

We cannot yet say if UVC light specifically kills COVID-19 as no scientific studies have tested this.

All we can say is that current scientific research shows that UVC light can kill or inactive other coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV (please read our blog for more information).

The idea is that if UVC can kill other viruses then it can probably kill COVID-19.

3. The UVC lamp is a Sanitizer and Disinfects Surfaces

Please note that the packaging says the UV lamp is a sterilizer, but this is technically incorrect. This light - as with any UVC light - is a sanitizer and disinfects surfaces.

There is a subtle difference between the terms sanitization and sterilization as explained in our blog.

Sterilization means the complete elimination of germs and viruses. Sanitization in this case means the elimination of up to 99.9% of germs and viruses if used correctly.

We have notified the manufacturer of this mistake, but current boxes will still contain the word sterilizer. 

References

(1) American Ultraviolet at https://www.americanultraviolet.com/uv-germicidal-solutions/faq-germicidal.cfml

(2) Eickmann M, Gravemann U, Handke W, et al. Inactivation of three emerging viruses - severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus and Nipah virus - in platelet concentrates by ultraviolet C light and in plasma by methylene blue plus visible light. Vox Sang. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.12888. Epub 2020/01/14. PubMed PMID:31930543.

(3) Walker CM, Ko G. Effect of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation on viral aerosols. Environ Sci Technol. 2007;41:5460–5465. https://doi.org/10.1021/es070056u. Epub 2007/09/08. PubMed PMID17822117.

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