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The new UV sanitizer wand technology looks more like a tool or a weapon from a sci-fi movie than it does a veritable sanitizing tool for homes and offices, but if truth be told that is exactly what it is. Soap and water are only one way to effectively kill germs and bacteria, ultraviolet light is another highly effective method that is able to be used in situations where soap and water are less useful. The sanitizer wand is a clever adaptation of an ancient power for the sake of alleviating the symptoms of allergy sufferers and sanitizing a wide assortment of things in a safe and speedy manner.

For those who are hesitant to put their faith in ultraviolet santizers, consider that many hikers and backpackers have been using ultraviolet water purifiers for quite some time now. These devices, similar to the UV sanitizer wand, utilize a spectrum of ultraviolet radiation called UV-C to kill microbes like germs and bacteria and transmute polluted water into potable water in just minutes. This is possible because UV-C is a harmful spectrum of ultraviolet radiation that actually kills DNA and prevent microbes from reproducing. When directed at people this spectrum of light can cause sunburn and lead to skin cancer if absorbed in great quantities. Kind of like standing in direct sunlight or lying in a tanning bed for too long.

So is it safe? Absolutely, if used properly. A UV wand is as safe as many other commonly used tools are, and provided that it is handled with care an owner can never expect to be harmed by their wand. Never point it at your eyes or the eyes of another person, and make sure not to hold it over your own skin. For this reason most wand models have an automatic shutoff that stops them from emitting light if they are not pointing downward. With this safety feature and smart usage a UV wand is perfectly safe to use and will be no more dangerous than a power tool or coffee maker.