Raycop's futon cleaners, the "Raycop PRO" and "Raycop RN," use UV-C light to eliminate germs and viruses, while their "Tapping" function effectively suctions up house dust such as mite debris. It's essential to keep bedding, which is in constant contact with our bodies, clean.

The rainy season is a time when awareness of germicidal measures heightens. Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, it's easy to imagine that the desire to maintain a clean living space is stronger than ever this year, not just for housewives but for a wide range of people.

Raycop is a manufacturer that boasts high sales for its futon cleaners, developed from a doctor's desire to "save people suffering from mites and house dust, the main causes of allergic symptoms."

Keeping futons, which tend to accumulate mites and house dust, clean is a crucial point for upgrading one's quality of life that cannot be overlooked.

The futon cleaners "Raycop RN" and "Raycop PRO" are equipped with a "UV-C lamp," offering 99.9% germicidal (※2) and virus removal (※3) performance.

Furthermore, it inhibits mite activity, making it harder for mite eggs to hatch and preventing reproduction. Its "powerful tapping" function then dislodges house dust, including mite feces and dead mites, for thorough suction.

Medical Environmental Manager Tadao Matsumoto states, "Utilizing UV-C with a wavelength of 253.7nm is one effective method. Also known as 'germicidal ultraviolet rays,' it is said to eliminate viruses such as influenza."

While not all scenes in a healthy home require disinfection, it is important to reduce the amount of viruses along with dirt through proper cleaning methods for areas where virus droplets are likely to fall, such as tables and futons.

The rainy season is characterized by high humidity and temperature, creating a breeding ground for bacteria. For futons, where virus droplets can settle during sleep, frequent washing and sun-drying become necessary. However, these tasks can be physically demanding and arduous.

This is where UV-C sterilization with ultraviolet light proves effective. Generally, ultraviolet rays are easily absorbed by organic matter, meaning that the presence of dirt reduces the amount of UV light that reaches viruses, diminishing their inactivating effect. However, combining it with a vacuum cleaner allows for simultaneous dirt removal and UV-C irradiation, which is considered an effective approach." he commented.

※1 [House Dust Removal Rate] Tested by ITEA Co., Ltd. Tokyo Environmental Allergy Research Institute [Method] House dust (mite feces)
was scattered on the bedding and suctioned by moving at a speed of 20 cm/sec for 3 passes ※Self-calculated value ※Assumes general bedding,
not all bedding. T1704010 April 27, 2017

＜Raycop RN＞
※2 [UV Germicidal] Tested by The Japan Food Research Laboratories [Method] Fabric containing bacterial solution was irradiated with the product's UV light by moving it back and forth at approximately 8 cm/sec
for 2 passes, and E. coli (viable cell count 4×10⁵) was measured ※Self-calculated value ※Not effective against all bacteria. No. 17029993001-0101 April 20, 2017
17029993001-0101 April 20, 2017

※3 [Virus Removal] Tested by Kitazato Environmental Science Center [Method] Virus solution (Influenza A virus)
was placed in a petri dish (infectious titer 1.1×10⁹ TCID50/mL), irradiated with the product's UV light for 5 seconds, then the virus was recovered and its infectious titer measured ※Not effective against all viruses. Kitakankyohatsu 2017_0001 April 21, 2017
virus) was placed in a petri dish (infectious titer 1.1×10⁹ TCID50/mL), irradiated with the product's UV light for 5 seconds, then the virus was recovered and its infectious titer measured ※Not effective against all viruses. Kitakankyohatsu 2017_0001 April 21, 2017

＜Raycop PRO＞
※2 [UV Germicidal] Tested by The Japan Food Research Laboratories [Method] Fabric containing bacterial solution was irradiated with the product's UV light and viable cell count was measured. [Test Results] 99.9% germicidal ※Self-calculated value ※Not effective against all bacteria. No. 18019847001-0101 May 1, 2018

※3 [Virus Removal] Tested by Kitazato Environmental Science Center [Method] Virus solution was placed in a petri dish, irradiated with the product's UV light, then the virus was recovered and its infectious titer measured ※Self-calculated value ※Not effective against all viruses. Kitakankyohatsu 2017_0085 August 30, 2018

Raycop RN
Weight | Approx. 1.9kg
Body Size | W290.4×L371.4×H149.6mm
Powerful Tapping | 10,000 times per minute (Finn Punch Brush)
UV-C Lamp | 8W (253.7nm)
Price | ¥19,800

Raycop PRO
Weight | Approx. 2.2kg
Body Size | W316×L373.6×H171.8mm
Powerful Tapping | 28,800 times per minute (Finn Punch Brush)
UV-C Lamp | 8W (253.7nm)
Price | ¥25,300

Profile of Tadao Matsumoto
Medical Environmental Manager. President of PRANA Co., Ltd. President of Japan Healthcare Cleaning Co., Ltd. Has dedicated over 30 years to hospital environmental hygiene. In 1997, established PRANA Co., Ltd. with the business objective of total management of medical-related services. He has trained nearly 100 staff members at Kameda General Hospital and approximately 40 staff members at Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital, sharing the practical tips and know-how acquired in the field with numerous medical, nursing care, and cleaning companies. Appeared on TBS's "Masahiro Nakai's Friday Smile," NHK's "Asaichi," TV Asahi's "Hayashi Osamu no Ima de Sho!" and 32 other programs. Author of "Protect Yourself from Virus and Mold Toxins!" (Fusosha) and 14 other books.