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Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer
Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer

An air sanitizer that kills viruses and bacteria with UV-C light

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Kill common germs and viruses without chemicals!

  • Dec 10, 2009
Rating:
+5
Just in time for flu season! No, I don't have germaphobia, you would know that if you came to my house. It isn't exactly sparkling clean. I was looking for a way to clean the air though now that winter is here and I can't air out the house everyday with a baby at home. Never mind that it is below zero most nights and even during the day. There are many air cleaning gadgets out there but how many can claim that they kill 99% of viruses and airborne bacteria? How many use technology that hospitals rely on to sanitize their air? The Germ Guardian Air Sanitizer uses UV-C light to do just that. Thanks to Germ Guardian we were able to test their product and write this review.

DESIGN: The Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer has a modern, futuristic design. The stainless steel construction is both durable and will look good in any interior environment. It really looks great in any room in my house, be it the bathroom or the bedroom. There are also other colors on the market if you want a different look (red, blue, orange, black). It has two openings, one that takes air in and one that disperses clean air. It emits some light and can double as a night light. My only complaint is that the operation is louder than I expected. Though to put it in perspective, yesterday my daughter and I fell asleep with it on! So I guess you can call it white noise if you will. 

EFFICACY: There are many gadgets on the market that claim to do something but have nothing to show for it. This Room Air Sanitizer has been tested by the Harvard School of Public Health and by independent third party laboratories. So you can rest assured you are paying for something that actually works and can live up to its claims.

In terms of our experience with Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer, it also lives up to its claims in my unscientific way. So what does it do? In our experience the air in the room where it has been on for a minimum of 24 hours has more resemblance to fresh outdoor air. It does kill odors as well, but you have to have it continuously running. My real hope for it was our moldy bathroom. Unfortunately I did not have the time to leave it on in that room for more than 12 hours. Even in that amount of time the air changed for the better. But the mold needs some major remedy that an air sanitizer can't offer. I am also looking forward to seeing what it can do for us this season in terms of getting sick less or shortening the duration of sickness (our friends that used it had a great experience with it in that aspect).

VALUE: The Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer costs anywhere from $100 to $200 depending on where you buy it and what model you choose. A refurbished one costs $70. If you think about it in terms of health, it is a great investment. It can possibly help you avoid or minimize time off from work due to colds, flu, and other viruses. 

If you are looking to sanitize surfaces (such as door knobs, cutting boards, toys, toilets, countertops, etc), Germ Guardian has you covered as well with UV-C light wands. Take a look at their website for more information. You can also read my previous review of the Germ Guardian Humidifier that I bought when my baby was born.

PERFECT FOR: 
  • Baby Nursery
  • Daycare 
  • Homes with children (especially those in public schools and daycare)
  • Home or business office
  • Libraries, museums, and archives
  • Elderly homes
  • Classrooms
  • Public places such as banks, post offices, and stores
Kill common germs and viruses without chemicals! Kill common germs and viruses without chemicals!

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December 16, 2009
I have to get me one of these!! (no baby, but air purifier always helps...mine is pretty old. Thanks for the great review!
December 18, 2009
You're welcome. It is pretty cool. I like that it actually uses technology that is proven to kill viruses, neat. :)
 
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The Germ Guardian® UV-C Room Air Sanitizer kills over 99% of airborne bacteria. It also kills airborne mold spores and fights odors. Use it in the home, office or daycare to help sanitize the air.
UV-C light is used in hospitals and is highly effective at killing common germs and viruses. It is a chemical-free way to sanitize the air.

A powerful fan draws air into the product. Next UV-C light kills airborne bacteria. The whisper-quiet fan returns purified air back into the room. It processes 1380 cubic feet of air per hour and is recommended to run continuously. It stays cool to the touch.

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