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Light-Saber-Like Gadget Kills Germs
The UV-C Light Wand kills hotel and household germs with the wave of a hand.
Germ Guardian

The UV-C Light Wand can be used on keyboards, kitchen counters and other surfaces, as well as on personal items, such as mattresses and pillows.

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June 20, 2008 | by Rachel Cericola

Why is the woman in the picture so smiley? Because her hotel bed has a lot less critters than yours.

When she goes to bed tonight, she’ll thank her lucky stars for Germ Guardian. Sure the UV-C Light Wand won’t power your security lighting or give her high-speed web access, but it does kill germs dead—at least 99 percent of them.

The UV-C Light Wand uses “naturally occurring UV-C light” to kill germs on a variety of surfaces. The company says it also snags things like pollen, dust mites and mold.

This handy device is small enough to stuff in any carry-on. Once you walk into a hotel room, you can swashbuckle this thing like Errol Fylnn. The company says it also works in airplane bathrooms, although I would think walking into one holding this thing might scare and/or creep out other passengers.

“Hospitals have been using this light technology to kill germs in the air and on surfaces for decades,” says Chris Keller, Germ Guardian’s marketing manager. “And now consumers can bring this hospital-grade technology into their homes and offices.”

My only question is: How do you know the germs are gone? Do I need to carry a pocket-sized black light as well? I am guessing if I went to such lengths as to carry this magic wand, I’d probably be waving it around like a mental patient.

What does a germ-free night cost? The UV-C Light Wand is available now for $100.



About the Author:
Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer
Over the past 15 years, Rachel Cericola has covered entertainment, web and technology trends. Check her out at www.rachelcericola.com.



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