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Currently what you’re saying *might* be true for consumer models that use LED UV-C, but UV-C HAS been proven to kill Covid in at least 1 companies study. Link below is to Cleanslate UV’s study. Their units don’t use LED’s and they are made for business so they are A LOT more expensive than this Samsung unit.navapeers wrote: ↑ Thanks to the pandemic, these UV scanners have popped up everywhere. I personally think it's total cashgrab banking on rampant paranoia because there has not been a report that says these UV gadgets filter out Covid (if at all, some UN studies found them to ineffective with Covid). They do a good job at killing germs in general though. But then, we all did just fine without curing our phones with UV gadgets.
Just saying...
As someone who works in a hospital and used to use alcohol pads on my phone, and ID card every day after work. Wiping down is a royal pain the the ass and gets old quick. We used to have a UV sanitizer in my department and I would just throw everything in there, which was so much more convenient. Unfortunately it only lasted 4 months before it broke, and hospital didn't want to pay to fix it.benjaminyaong wrote: ↑ well....
1, slow charging
2, $35 enough for 700 pieces of single alcohol wipes for 2 years.
Yup.navapeers wrote: ↑ Thanks to the pandemic, these UV scanners have popped up everywhere. I personally think it's total cashgrab banking on rampant paranoia because there has not been a report that says these UV gadgets filter out Covid (if at all, some UN studies found them to ineffective with Covid). They do a good job at killing germs in general though. But then, we all did just fine without curing our phones with UV gadgets.
Just saying...
Great post! Most people don't know this, and most won't care to though. As is often the case, security theatre is prioritized to actual security. Same goes for healthiness.soupmaster666 wrote: ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marketpl ... -1.5912052
If you're going to buy a germicidal UVC sanitizer, there are four important things to know:
UVC damages all tissue, but it damages eyes instantly. INSTANTLY. So do not bypass whatever interlock it has to keep the lights off while the lid is open. If you can see light, throw it in the garbage.
UVC only sterlizes, it does not clean. It will not sterilize anything under a any sort of dust, dirt, or other filth. Remember, viruses and bacteria are much smaller than dust. So items must be thoroughly cleaned BEFORE they can be sterilized.
UVC generating bulbs and LEDs wear over time. Probably faster than you expect. You must get UVC Dosimetering cards so you can test how long it actually takes to deliver the necessary sterlizing dose. "10 minutes" when you buy it might be 30 minutes ten weeks later, so you might be wasting your time. Most of these sterilizers produce a completely different dose on the top and bottom of the items inside - so you must use a Dosimetering card face down as well. Either run the unit until both sides show sterilized, or flip your item and run a second session.
Lastly, ozone can be created by the lamps and LEDs that generate germicidal UVC wavelengths. Ozone is bad for your lungs (really all tissue but mostly lungs) and degrades most flexible plastics like rubbers. So use this thing in a well ventilated area.
This statement piqued my interest a bit - can you further explain 'how' you notice a big difference after sanitizing?DragonRider wrote: ↑ and I definitely notice a big difference on my phone after cleaning.
It's 10 minutes per side, so 20 minutes per item. UV light doesn't clean it sanitizes, if your phone was dirty beforehand it will be dirty after. People won't notice any difference because bacteria and viruses aren't visible to the naked eye.DragonRider wrote: ↑ Got mine last year.
I don't use it for charging, but it's very convenient to throw my phones, keys, credit cards etc. in there once in a while.
Takes only 10 minutes to sanitize per run, and I definitely notice a big difference on my phone after cleaning.
Ahh how do you notice a difference? It dont remove dirt or grim.DragonRider wrote: ↑ Got mine last year.
I don't use it for charging, but it's very convenient to throw my phones, keys, credit cards etc. in there once in a while.
Takes only 10 minutes to sanitize per run, and I definitely notice a big difference on my phone after cleaning.
You are actually suppose to clean (wipe down) your items before sanitizing because bacteria and viruses can be underneath the 'dirt' (they can be behind a spec of dust) and won't be killed because the UV light can't reach them. You may as well just use a disinfecting wipe since you should wipe you items down before using these devices anyway.Jeremy000000 wrote: ↑ As someone who works in a hospital and used to use alcohol pads on my phone, and ID card every day after work. Wiping down is a royal pain the the ass and gets old quick. We used to have a UV sanitizer in my department and I would just throw everything in there, which was so much more convenient. Unfortunately it only lasted 4 months before it broke, and hospital didn't want to pay to fix it.
Alcohol is less effective against C-diff, I use a damp paper towel with a dab of soap over my phone. While on the topic, we use a Scrubex machine so my ICU greens never go home and I have dedicated shoes I leave at work. I bag my coat, clothes and home shoes in my locker, don't want bed bugs in my car. Despite steam cleaning, they've been found outside isolation rooms brought in by patients.Jeremy000000 wrote: ↑ As someone who works in a hospital and used to use alcohol pads on my phone, and ID card every day after work. Wiping down is a royal pain the the ass and gets old quick. We used to have a UV sanitizer in my department and I would just throw everything in there, which was so much more convenient. Unfortunately it only lasted 4 months before it broke, and hospital didn't want to pay to fix it.
I don't think you're missing anything at all actually.mindabsence wrote: ↑My understanding is that UV doesn't physically remove dirt or grime or anything, so does killing off bacteria and germs actually cause a noticeable difference in how a phone feels? I must be missing something here?
In a pinch, I'll iron my kids' cloth masks to disinfect themactarus wrote: ↑ I got the UV Sanitizer with my S20FE.
In theory UV kills everything, but this is not a medical grade UV machine.
I use it every day as my son need to wear a mask at school. Using the UV help a lot with the smell.
Not as good as a full clean cycle in the washer, but it get the job done.
