Germ Guardian LW18 UV-C Light Wand
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Product Reviews of Germ Guardian LW18 UV-C Light Wand
Product Review: don't believe the hype
Summary: 1 Stars
It doesn't work. When I pressed the customer support on it, their wording changed from a definitive "eliminates 99% of..." to "It is beneficial..." and "it will not not immediately remove" followed with "You must first eliminate the mold/mildew (by proper washing), and the lamp will prevent it from spreading or returning." Thank God I bought it from a place with a liberal return policy!!
Please read my comment to the first review for a fuller story.
Product Review: peace of mind in a wand
Summary: 4 Stars
I am very impressed with the effectiveness of the Germ Guardian 18" wand. I didn't give it 5 stars because it is a little back breaking to use if you are sanitizing a low area.
When I took it to a hotel on vacation, I used it in the shower and could smell it killing the who knows what that was there. My pet toys, beds, personal hygiene items, computer, cell phones, remote controllers, cutting boards, countertops and many more surfaces are sanitized without the use of chemicals, YAH! I can now use pretty smelling surface cleaners and use the wand to get the down and dirty.
When I use the wand over areas that always harvest smells (basement drains) I can smell the burn of the elimination of germs.
I'm unsure what the other reviewers are so upset about, the wand does exactly what it was intended to do, kill germs. This technology is not new - just not advertised as much as money making cleaning products. I have a personal unit that uses uv-c light to sanitize water - had over 5 years.
The cord is convenient if using in the kitchen or bathroom, it's not very long so I do't use it much. Rechargeable batteries (4AA) get about 2 hours before needing to be changed. The battery cover was difficult to remove - use a Metric 3.0. The cover that supports the uv light uses a different sized screwdriver. No accidental removal of the wrong cover.
The built-in safety feature turns the light off if you tilt the wand too much. Exposure to skin and eyes is a no-no.
Of course, I purchased mine from Costco.com so no worries about malfunctioning unit or return policy.
Now with the outbreak of Swiine Flu, I use it even more!
Product Review: turns off when using side ways (hard to tell cuz u r supposed to keep away from eyes) short power cord, and does it really work?
Summary: 1 Stars
CONS:
1) This thing turns off when it's tilted side ways (try it with the lights off). You might think you're disinfecting an area, but the wand might not even be on.
2) The power cord is short and unplugs very easily. It's about 5 ft long. My bed and my couch is longer than 5 ft. You have to carry an extension cord with you while using it or find somewhere to plug it every 5 ft.
3) How do you know this thing really works. They could just put any light bulb in there and tell you it works.
PRO'S:
1) IT LOOKS COOL
Product Review: uvc lite wand
Summary: 5 Stars
So far rgus product is all that it is advertised to be. Great Product