@emilyjsnowdon first of all, whether it works or not, why exactly is this something one would need? The average person is not doing tasks that require sterilization. There is bacteria everywhere, there's no need to go around killing it — the large majority of it is not harmful, and good hygiene will work most of the time otherwise. Even with this thing (assuming it worked), you're not going to be constantly using it on every thing (or person) you touch. Looking at the video, that tiny little UV light is extremely unlikely to be strong enough to have any effect, especially if they're just quickly passing it over a surface as shown. Even on the Indiegogo page they say you need 10 – 40 seconds, but they're passing that tiny light over spots for only a second or two. UV sterilization is definitely a thing, but the idea that you could and should use it all day like this is ridiculous. They don't even address questions of efficacy on their FAQ page. Looks like an attempt to capitalize on people's fears, and unfortunately it's worked since they managed to get funding for it. Oh and exposure to UV can cause sunburns and cancer (and damage your eyes) so there's that too…

Emily Hodgins

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Does this really work? Any scientists around to shed any more light?

6yr ago

Simon Bromberg

Edwin Klesman

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@emilyjsnowdon check out the article in my response. It has links to scientific researches to back up its story ✌🏻

Charles Magnuson

Might as well call this product iGlaucoma if it actually worked. In reality, this is a piece of sham-ware.

Sam Decrock

If it works, it's just to dangerous to have it around. Dyson uses UV to kill bacteria in their humidifier, but it has a special military grade housing protecting you from the light.

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