New $80 smartphone sanitizer that uses UV-C bulbs to kill 99.99 percent of bacteria from the surface of the device is launched after its claimed handsets are 18 TIMES dirtier than a public bathroom
- PhoneSoap uses UV-C Light to sanitize smartphones during a 10 minute cycle
- Also has a USB port so users can charge their smartphones while it cleans
- The device is available on Amazon for 79.95 and comes in 10 different colors
Your phone has more harmful bacteria on it than a public toilet
Because there is not a safe way to clean a smartphone, it can build up 18 times more harmful bacteria than a public toilet.
Now, a firm has launched a device that kills 99.9 percent of common household germs without using water.
Called PhoneSoap, this technology uses UV-C light to sanitize and charges the phone while it is being cleaned.
Because smartphones are riddled with invisible bacteria, experts warn that we are more likely to get sick from handling the device than touching anything in a public bathroom.
The smartphone is also kept warm by the battery, which means the bacteria is constantly multiplying – that’s where PhoneSoap comes in.
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A firm has launched a device that kills 99.9 percent of common household germs without using water. Called PhoneSoap , this technology uses UV-C light to sanitize and charges the phone while it is being cleaned
This device is designed to kill 99.99 percent of household germs, which includes E.Coli, Salmonella, Staph, Flu, and the common cold.
Consumers place their smartphone in PhoneSoap, close the lid and let it work its magic for 10 minutes.
A blue light is turned on while it goes through the cleaning cycle and once it turns off, the phone is ready.
And users can keep the case on their phone on, so it can also be rid of any bacteria.
This device is designed to kill 99.99 percent of household germs, which includes E.Coli, Salmonella, Staph, Flu, and the common cold
‘Most of the bacteria on our hands is passed to our phone cases. Each PhoneSoap unit was designed to fit your phone with the case on,’ PhoneSoap shared on its website.
‘If you have a thick case with additional accessories like a socket or stand, please refer to the dimensions on each product page to make sure it will meet your needs.’
This UV-C light effectively destroys nucleic acids and breaks apart bacteria DNA. With their DNA broken, bacteria can’t function or reproduce, and the organisms die.
‘In nature, the UV-C light that causes this germicidal effect is harmful to our eyes but is blocked by Earth’s atmosphere,’ the firm shared on its website.’
Consumers place their smartphone in PhoneSoap, close the lid and let it work its magic for 10 minutes
The PhoneSoap will also charge devices while they are being cleaned – there is a USB port in the unit where users can plug in their charging cord/ And the phone will continue to charge even when the cleaning cycle has completed
‘In the PhoneSoap’s controlled environment, UV-C light effectively and safely sanitizes your cell phone, as well as anything else that fits inside your PhoneSoap like remotes, keys, tablets, and more.’
The PhoneSoap will also charge devices while they are being cleaned – there is a USB port in the unit where users can plug in their charging cord/
And the phone will continue to charge even when the cleaning cycle has completed.
PhoneSoap is currently available on Amazon for 79.95 and comes in 10 different colors.
It is designed to accommodate all smartphone models, including larger ones like the iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S10+.
