A Mobile Mask Case That Eliminates 99.8% of Attached Viruses

MEDIK

Sterilize with UV, dry with airflow. A portable mask sanitizing case.

Medical device manufacturer MEDIK has announced a mask sanitizing case that sterilizes masks with UV-C and dries them with a fan. It is available for pre-sale on the crowdfunding site Makuake. The crowdfunding pre-sale runs until Monday, April 27, 2020.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi

Also suitable for handkerchiefs, toothbrushes, and smartphones, in addition to masks.

Masks are indispensable for measures against the novel coronavirus. A revolutionary mask case has arrived, capable of sanitizing and drying masks—now a precious commodity due to nationwide shortages—for reuse.

Once a mask is removed and put back on, concerns about germs arise. Exposed to external bacteria and dampened by one's own saliva, masks become an environment where germs can easily multiply.

This is where the "Mask Sanitizing Case" comes in handy. It sterilizes with UV-C LED ultraviolet light, boasting a 99.8% sterilization rate, and refreshes the mask with airflow from its built-in drying fan. It's rechargeable and lightweight, making it portable and usable anywhere.

The UV-C LED sterilizer can also be detached from the case for direct exposure, allowing for diverse applications beyond masks, such as handkerchiefs, cups, toothbrushes, and smartphones, depending on your creativity.