UV sanitizing wands are a popular item on the internet in the time of COVID-19. We talked to an expert to find out if they are really effective or even safe.

One especially popular example is the UV-C Light Wand from Germ Guardian. The wand is 21 inches long and weighs 1 pound. Available at Lowe’s, Costco and online, it costs about $130.

New releases include Google Pixel 6 phones, a UV-C wand from PhoneSoap and Febreze antimicrobial fabric spray. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

This Portable UV Sanitizing Wand is just $59 and uses UV light to kill germs, mold and irritants that cause colds, infections, asthma and allergies.

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) – Using ultraviolet rays to sanitize your counters could replace all those chemical cleaners you use now. The UV Sanitizing Light Wand is takes four double-A batteries which ...

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If you use an ultraviolet wand to disinfect and kill germs — or are thinking about it — be aware that certain brands may produce unsafe levels of radiation and should not be used.

The 5-second rule: Fact or fiction. Most everyone knows of the 5-second rule. If you drop a piece of food on the ground, as long as you snatch it up within 5 seconds, it’s safe to eat.

Our UV sanitizing wand is no exception. ... Skin cancer is the most common type in the United States, with more than 88,000 new cases reported in 2019, the latest year for which data is available.

Boeing Co has announced the licensure of a hand-held ultraviolet (UV) wand to sanitize aircraft interiors in the fight against COVID-19.. On Tuesday, the world's largest aerospace company shared ...