Germ Guardian GG-1000 UV-C Air Sanitizer

by Germ Guardian

Product Features

• Kills 99.9% of targeted airborne germs
• Helps stop the spread of airborne germs and kills odor
• Great for small spaces, like bathroom or bedroom
• Whisper-quiet
• The first product to effectively utilize UV-C Technology to kill targeted airborne germs in the home or office

Product Description

Germ Guardian UV-C PLUG-IN Air Sanitizer is the first product to effectively utilize UV-C technology to kill targeted airborne germs in the home or office. A whisper-quiet, yet powerful fan pulls flu-viruses into the germ-killing chamber. The germ-laden air is bombarded with ultraviolet-C light and 99.9% of viruses, bateria and mold spores are destroyed. Once complete the sanitizer will then circulate clean air back into the room. This unit is great for stopping the spread of airborne germs and kills odors. Great for small spaces, like bathrooms and bedrooms.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000G2BESO
• UPC: 895916001124
• Item model number: GG-1000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,497 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #19 in Home & Garden > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Purifiers > HEPA Air Purifiers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Where has this product been all my life?, June 11, 2008

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A. Berger (College Station, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Germ Guardian GG-1000 UV-C Air Sanitizer (Health and Beauty)

Ok, I have owned this little guy for a little over a week now and cant comment on its longevity, but... it certainly seems to work well. I am a pack a day smoker and like clockwork I catch any cold my significant other gets within a day or two. She came down with something last week when I bought this plug in unit and she is now finally starting to get over her cold or whatever. I have yet to get sick! I am sure there could be other reasons for this but let me assure you that a robust immune system is not one of them! :)

Some people complain about these units.. saying there is low airflow through them. I'll let you in on a little secret.. it takes some time in contact with light to kill germs in the air. If the air moved too fast the germs would not have enough contact time with the light to die. Put the unit in an area where the air moves around it. Perhaps near a door or in a room with a ceiling fan that normally runs. If you put it in the corner of a room with dead air.. its going to purify the heck out of that corner.. :)

I placed the unit on a kill-a-watt meter tonight and it registered a constant draw of 9 watts. Thats pretty great as far as air purifiers are concerned. I have electronics that draw more than that when they are off. Costco has them 2 for $67 and Lowes has them for $39 ea (then you find one of the MANY coupons for Lowes like $10 off a $25 purchase.. exc).

The technology behind the units is a little questionable and I was not able to find links to the documented evidence of their effectiveness. They claim Harvard did test this product.. hope thats true but I would like to see the source of that claim posted somewhere. UV-C bulbs have been around for a long time, but for some reason they are just now showing up in this kind of a product with no real description as to why that is.

The bulbs only last one year and I cant find replacements locally (yet) so minus one star for that.. otherwise.. good job. Hope its for real. I went back to Lowes today to get another one and they were sold out.

UPDATE: Year and a half later, first bulb replacement (should have been done at the one year mark.. I guess). I took the opportunity to use a duster can and blow out all the dust that had built up in the units over 18 months of continuous use. Wiped down the outsides with Windex. Back in business.

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money!, January 18, 2007

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mom of 2 (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Germ Guardian GG-1000 UV-C Air Sanitizer (Health and Beauty)

I purchased one of these for my sons bedroom and also the larger Germ Guardian EV-9-102 UV-C Air Sanitizer, Stainless Steel for our great room. Our Family had been passing around soar throats, colds and the kids had ear infections since October. They would get better from the antibiotic and as soon as they were off it, they would be sick again. Since putting this in our home, (knock on wood) no one in the family has had a cold and that is awesome, especially because of the holidays and all the stomach flu-like symptoms that were going around...we didn't get it!!! I have ended up putting one of the GG-1000 UV models in every bedroom and one in the kitchen as well. I highly recommend this unit based on the few months we have owned them.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EUREKA!!!!! A product to get rid of diaper pail stink!!!, March 2, 2008

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M. Baum (Baltimore, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Germ Guardian GG-1000 UV-C Air Sanitizer (Health and Beauty)

I purchased one and used it in several rooms throughout the house. I did not notice much difference. I then put it in baby's room and within an hour it eliminated the diaper pail smell - YAY!