Sunbeam #SBUV102 UV Counter Top Unit Sanitizer

by Sunbeam

Product Features

• Kills 99% of E Coli, Streptococcus and Salmonella germs
• Sanitizes in just 8 minutes
• Effective UV lamp never needs replacing
• Operates with an AC adapter
• Safe enough for children to use

Product Description

Do you know what's on your toothbrush? It's the home to harmful microbes like e-coli, salmonella & streptococcus ¿ germs that just rinsing won't destroy. Toothbrush to toothbrush contamination is a leading cause of the spread of infections and viruses in you home, even for those with good oral hygiene. The Sunbeam Health at Home Countertop Unit Toothbrush Sanitizer kills 99% of these germs before they can spread. The unit sanitizes and stores up to 4 manual or electric brush heads. Simply place your brush in the unit and close the door. It works automatically, destroying the dangerous bacteria. It also stores your toothbrushes until you're ready to use it again, keeping them safe and disinfected. It works automatically, sanitizing in approximatley 8 minutes, and plugs into a standard AC outlet. Protecting your family from harmful germs has never been easier.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 4.6 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UV3G9Q
• UPC: 662230402216
• Item model number: SBUV102
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,114 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #37 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Oral Hygiene > Manual Toothbrushes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't hold different brush types, December 18, 2007

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Murray Family (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunbeam #SBUV102 UV Counter Top Unit Sanitizer (Health and Beauty)

I just bought this for the same price at the drug store and it's a great idea and design, but it won't hold different brush types. It really only holds the normal skinny handle brushes and most people don't use those anymore. None of the kids brushes would fit and the adult ones were a battle to get in and out. I'll be taking it back and maybe looking for a cup version. Very sleek looking and great design though if you only use skinny brushes.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars sunbeam cleans the brush head,, bacteria will grow everywhere else,inside the sanitizer, December 16, 2009

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D. hamilton "Dad" (38° 39' N -90° 38' W) - See all my reviews
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I ws so excited to get This. I actually bought it over a year ago at walgreens on sale. It was about the same price as here. $15. I thought this would be great for my kids toothbrushes. But over time I discovered that bacteria and mold builds up on the inside. Down in the bottom, under the plastic toothbrush holder that blocks the bottom two thirds of the unit from view. I started to see black spots on the brush handles and investigated further. The brush holder bracket is not easy to remove, but once I did I was appalled with the disgusting build up of mold and bacteria all over inside the unit. Wherever the UV light does not get to, was disgusting and covered with it.

Then I cleaned the whole inside the sanitizer the best I could. Even washed it out with Hydrogen Peroxide and followed up with alcohol. I tried to make sure the kids washed their whole toothbrush each time they used them. I even followed up behind them and washed them myself. After a month I checked inside under the toothbrush holder again and it was once again nasty and black scum growing everywhere. I tossed the whole unit in the trash.

They should have used a full length light, or some kind of reflective surface might have worked to bounce the UV rays around inside. But hiding the problem area from view doesnt make it safe. Even though I think it was a fantastic idea, I think its a horrible design , and I would not suggest buying this at all. I can see why the price dropped so much so quickly. Im surprised there has not been a voluntary or mandatory recall on it.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!, November 13, 2007

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V. J. Mcmillen "vmcmillen" (Belgrade MT) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Sunbeam #SBUV102 UV Counter Top Unit Sanitizer (Health and Beauty)

I love this thing! I am older, and hard to please, so I'm
delighted to tell you skeptic's this one is great. Plug it
in, put your bush in slide the door closed, and the cleanin' begins! Execellent price, works with electric brushes, and simple to use...what else could you ask for?
Be prepared to wait though, takes awhile to get it, but well worth the wait.