Eliminates 99.9% of bacteria and viruses! The Sterilizing Lamp

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99.9% Sterilization Rate Achieved with Double Disinfection of Ozone and UV Light. The Easy-to-Use Sterilizing Lamp "Sterilizing Lamp"

The sterilizing lamp "Sterilizing Lamp," which destroys infectious viruses, was launched on crowdfunding on Friday, March 13, 2020 (https://greenfunding.jp/afustore/projects/3576/). With double disinfection using ozone and ultraviolet light, it can sterilize an area of approximately 2 cubic meters. The unit is also compact at 14 centimeters, making it usable not only at home but also in offices and hotels.

Text by OZAKI Sayaka | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi

Convenient and Compact for Use Anywhere

The "Sterilizing Lamp" is a sterilizing lamp that destroys 99.9% of all bacteria and viruses through thorough double disinfection using ultraviolet light and ozone. Some viruses are enclosed by a membrane called an envelope, while others are not. Influenza viruses and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fall into the former category. Ultraviolet light is said to have the power to destroy this envelope, robbing viruses of their reproductive ability and vitality. The "Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia" issued by China's National Health Commission and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine states that the novel coronavirus is sensitive to ultraviolet light.

The "Sterilizing Lamp" uses ultraviolet C, which has particularly high energy among ultraviolet rays. Ozone, on the other hand, is a strong oxidizing agent that works by combining with viruses and microorganisms such as formaldehyde, which are harmful to humans, converting them into harmless water and oxygen. It is also effective in decomposing unpleasant odors.

Operation is as simple as a single push of the button in the center of the unit. Disinfection begins 30 seconds after the button is pressed. While ultraviolet light and ozone have powerful sterilizing effects, direct exposure to the light source or prolonged skin contact can be harmful to humans. Therefore, it is important to ensure that people and pets do not enter the disinfected space during the 30-minute sterilization period.

The UV lamp boasts a lifespan approximately twice as long as mercury lamps commonly used in sterilization products, capable of 16,000 sterilization cycles of 30 minutes each. The unit is ultra-compact, fitting in the palm of your hand, and weighs only 120 grams. The effective sterilization range with the emitted ultraviolet light and ozone is approximately 2 cubic meters, making it suitable for use not only at home but also in hotel rooms used by many people.

For example, simply push the button once when leaving the office, and return to a sterile desk the next day. In bedrooms and closets, it sterilizes bacteria and viruses with UV light while ozone decomposes odors, killing two birds with one stone. It can also capture hidden bacteria and viruses that tend to lurk in damp places like bathrooms, and may help prevent the spread of viruses among family members.

Equipped with a 700mAh lithium-ion battery, it can perform two sterilization cycles on a single USB charge of about 2 hours. It can also be used while charging. This product is currently available on "GREEN FUNDING" until April 2020, with shipping scheduled for early May 2020.