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expiredStrifeZero posted Nov 28, 2023 2:44 PM

PhoneSoap Basic UV-C Sanitizer (Black)

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rpgbuff
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Studies say yes, UV-C does kill bacteria, but phones may have crevices that the UV light doesn't shine on and the small UV-C cleaners are not great on viruses. Not as effective as rubbing alcohol.
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Your phone practically is a toilet.


If you handle it daily then it's likely coated in contagions and nasty crap
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I'm literally reading this on the camode.

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Nov 28, 2023 3:27 PM
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NorthSouthEastWestNov 28, 2023 3:27 PM
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Just grabbed a home soap for myself yesterday, grabbing one of these as a backup or gift.

3 has both USB-A and USB-C ports to charge your phone.
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Quote from JasonS1468 :
Why would I need this unless I drop my phone in a toilet?

Your phone practically is a toilet.


If you handle it daily then it's likely coated in contagions and nasty crap
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Quote from JasonS1468 :
Why would I need this unless I drop my phone in a toilet?
Read here [umich.edu]
for the lazy:
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Scientists at the University of Arizona have found that cell phones carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats
Most of SD already knows this, judging by the votes.
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Ok but seriously, does this actually do anything
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Quote from ChristopherJLee :
Ok but seriously, does this actually do anything
Studies say yes, UV-C does kill bacteria, but phones may have crevices that the UV light doesn't shine on and the small UV-C cleaners are not great on viruses. Not as effective as rubbing alcohol.
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I'm literally reading this on the camode.
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Quote from ChristopherJLee :
Ok but seriously, does this actually do anything
If it's a true UV-C source and the glass is UV-transmissible quartz (regular glass would absorb most of the UV) then yes, should be very effective.

I haven't bought one of these yet though because of possible UV damage to my phone and its case (need to research more; for now I use 70% IPA, daily).

It probably wouldn't do enough damage to really matter in the average lifetime of a phone though. However, if you have a cheap transparent case, I'd expect it to yellow very fast though (maybe instantly even).
Some good info: https://uvsolutionsmag.com/articl...-exposure/
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Quote from rpgbuff :
Studies say yes, UV-C does kill bacteria, but phones may have crevices that the UV light doesn't shine on and the small UV-C cleaners are not great on viruses. Not as effective as rubbing alcohol.
Agree about the alcohol, but I also think small crevices wouldn't matter much since your fingers aren't going to be in contact with those surfaces anyway.
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Quote from rpgbuff :
Studies say yes, UV-C does kill bacteria, but phones may have crevices that the UV light doesn't shine on and the small UV-C cleaners are not great on viruses. Not as effective as rubbing alcohol.
yup, not only that but i recall reading that some sickening stuff is nanometer wavelength specific, so not every "purple light" will cut it... this is also why it's laughable whenever i see uv as a "feature" in any tabletop air filter... as the filter itself should be a desiccant. commercial applications include uv only when filtration is used in very high humidity, such as manufacturing that generates a lot of steam, and even then the uv is to sterilize the filter media itself, not the air. the one place "cheap" uv is effective is as a stage in aquarium water filtration as it quickly reduces fine detritus clouds than using mechanical filtration alone.
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p.jackson2013Nov 28, 2023 9:31 PM
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These have drastically gone down in price from a few years ago!
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scotts9612Nov 28, 2023 9:50 PM
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This device is great I love it the viruses jump off my phone before I even put it in so it doesn't have to do anything.
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Difference between the two? I can see these also being useful for small items like earbuds and jewelry
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Quote from RussellJohnson :
Difference between the two? I can see these also being useful for small items like earbuds and jewelry
From what I read the 3 has charging ports and the 1 doesn't.

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