Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Light Wand

by Verilux

Product Features

• Naturally eliminate germs that are the common cause of colds, infections, asthma and allergic reactions
• Sterilize quickly and effectively without damaging delicate items
• Hypoallergenic cleaning odorless with no harmful residue
• Chemical-free disinfection of kitchen surfaces, mattresses, bedding, utensils, sofas, children's toys, pet areas and more
• Safe and easy to use rechargeable, built-in timer, auto shut-off and silent operation

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Light Wand uses light--not chemicals--to eliminate 99% of H1N1 (Swine Flu), MRSA and other viruses, germs, bacteria, and dust mite and flea eggs from the surfaces in your home. This powerful 22" UV-C wand covers a wide surface area so you eliminate more germs in less time. UV-C light naturally eliminates the germs that are the common cause of colds, infections, asthma and allergic reactions. This cordless, lightweight wand allows hypo-allergenic chemical-free sanitizing of kitchen surfaces, mattresses, bedding, utensils, sofas, toys, pet areas, computer keyboards and more. The CleanWave allows you to eliminate germs on surfaces that do not tolerate chemicals, such as mattresses, children's toys and electronics.

UV-C light allows hypoallergenic sanitizing and chemical-free disinfection. View larger.	UV-C light naturally eliminates germs that commonly cause colds, infections, and allergic reactions. View larger.
Suggested Sanitizing Times

How to Use the CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Wand
When the light on the Wand turns green, the Wand is charged and ready to be used as follows:
Remove the Wand from the charger, press and hold the blue button until you hear an audible beep and "00" shows in the display. Then, press the blue button once to begin a five minute cycle, twice to begin a 30 minute cycle, and three times to begin a 60 minute cycle. The bulb may take a moment to light. Hold the wand as close as possible to the surface being sanitized, and slowly move the Wand over the surface. A built-in timer will count down minute-by-minute and turn the light off when the cycle is complete. If you wish to stop the cycle at any time, press the button until a long beep is heard, and the wand will shut down. Replace the Wand in the charging stand by lining up the arrow on the base of the handle with the arrow on the charging stand. The wand is designed for horizontal use only. An internal safety switch will automatically turn off the wand if the light source is turned upward.

How UV-C Light Sanitizes
Natural sunlight provides us with the means to purify our drinking water, food and the environment we live in. Specifically, the sun's ultraviolet rays contain an invisible ultraviolet "C" band that acts as a natural disinfectant. Verilux sanitizing appliances use the same safe and powerful UV-C light to deliver an odorless, chemical-free solution for keeping your home germ and allergen free. By effectively eliminating these contaminants you'll positively affect your family's health without chemical reactions and environmental contamination.

UV-C light technology is proven and recognized by the FDA, EPA, and USDA as an effective means of eliminating biological contaminants. Light sanitizing has been used in hospitals, food processing facilities, and water treatment and HVAC systems for over 30 years. UV-C light used in the proper delivery system is both a safe and environmentally correct method for sanitizing and aiding in illness prevention. UV-C's natural disinfectant properties have the added benefit of being chemical-free, odorless and without environmental side effects. In comparison, household cleaning products often contain harmful ingredients including solvents, dispersal agents, dyes, and fragrances that can cause health concerns for allergy and asthma sufferers and can contribute to air and water pollution.

Eliminate 99% of These Common Germs and Allergens Dust Mites Dust mites are second only to pollen in causing allergic and asthma reactions that range from itchy noses and eyes to severe respiratory issues. Sanitizing with UV-C dismantles dust mites' ability to reproduce, resulting in their elimination without having to resort to using harsh cleaners that can also be allergy and asthma triggers. E. Coli Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are a large and diverse group of bacteria that can cause serious food-borne illnesses. Kitchen surfaces are particularly vulnerable to E. coli because counters, cutting boards and utensils come in contact with raw meat and poultry during food preparation. Sanitizing kitchen surfaces with UV-C light substantially reduces the risk of contamination while providing a safe, chemical-free area for meal preparation. Rotavirus Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and children worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older children and adults are not immune to Rotavirus infections, since it can thrive on any surface you come in contact with including countertops, lavatories, toys, computers and remote controls. UV-C light effectively eliminates the Rotavirus found on the items, floors and surfaces inside your home. Bacteria What kinds of bacteria are growing in your sink, refrigerator or on your keyboard at work? Under optimal conditions, bacteria can grow and divide extremely rapidly, and populations double as quickly as every 9.8 minutes. UV-C light sterilizes bacteria that can cause colds, the flu and asthma and allergy outbreaks. Sanitizing your home with UV-C has the added benefits of being chemical-free, odorless and without side effects.

Three different cleaning cycles for 5, 30 or 60 minutes Rechargeable base unit Built-in timer Easy-to-read digital display Rechargeable batteries Built in safety switch to protect your eyes from exposure Long life UV-C bulb One-year limited warranty Dimensions: 22" H x 1.25" W Weight: 1.2 lbs UV-C light is safe and easy to use. View larger.

Product Description

The rechargeable Sanitizing Light Wand from Verilux uses powerful and safe UV-C light to eliminate allergy and disease-causing microbes such as dust mites, bacteria, viruses and mold without leaving any residue. These organisms and their resulting contaminants are some of the leading causes of upper respiratory problems, asthmatic reactions, headaches, colds and fl u-like symptoms. The Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Light Wand is a safe and powerful way to deliver sterilizing UV-C light directly to the surfaces that carry harmful germs and bacteria. The result is an odorless, chemical-free clean that is as good for you as it is for the environment.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 1.1 x 22 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001E0MIUA
• UPC: 768533371218
• Item model number: VH11WW4
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,945 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money!, October 17, 2009

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E. O'Donnell (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Light Wand (Health and Beauty)

We are expecting our first child and were excited to find a product that could clean and sanitize our home without using harsh or harmful chemicals. Sadly, that excitement was short lived.

After taking the wand and base out of the box and reading the instructions for setting it up, we placed the wand in the base to charge for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer and waited. Once it was properly charged, we used it to clean a portable baby sleeper (a little smaller than a standard sized Moses basket). Once done (not more than 10-12 mins), the wand went back into the base unit. A few hours later, we decided to try the wand on a 2' x 3' section of kitchen counter...that's where the disappointment started. After only a couple of seconds, the wand light sputtered and went out. We turned to the guide that came with the unit but discovered that it was not at all helpful in troubleshooting this issue. Then, thinking that we may not have properly seated the wand in the base after the first use, we decided to put it back in the base and give it more time before trying again. This attempt at a remedy, yielded nothing. The unit suddenly went from useful cleaning product to modern looking paperweight...useless.

Ultimately for the price, we expected far better performance than we got from this unit and have since returned it in favor of a portable steam cleaner.

The best thing we can say about this experience is that Amazon was really good about the return process.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Wand - Hoping for the Best, October 29, 2009

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Sharon - Grateful in PA (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Light Wand (Health and Beauty)

A fan of Verilux, I have been purchasing their full spectrum flourescent products for some time now. Due to a respiratory illness, I am forced to stay indoors most of the time and needed a good dose of "sun". I have three mini Happy Lights, flourescent light bulbs, and the Verilux floor lamp. However, the cleaning wand is my first step into sanitizing with ultra violet light.

Because I have COPD, I am really banking on the effectiveness of this product. I had a bit of a problem in the beginning because it needed to be charged longer than was stated. The red (charging in progress) light turned to green, and I thought I was good to go. I put it back in it's charger, and tried it again about ten hours later and it worked fine. The built-in safety feature of the light turning off when the wand is tipped upward never failed. It is light-weight which is imperative for me. I am hoping that the wand performs true to it's advertisement and destroys the allergens in my environment so that I can, quite literally, breathe a little easier. I am currently working on my bed as per the booklet's directions.

This is where I must give the product four stars (assuming that it actually destroys germs) rather than five. The instructions in the manual are sketchy. In a write-up on another Verilux sanitizing product, it states that the light must come in direct contact with bacteria, etc. Does that mean that I must strip my bed right down to the bare mattress in order to get to the nasty little dust mites lurking there? Will the light penetrate the sheet I have on top of the mattress?

This leads to the question of toss pillows and things of that nature that do not have zip-off covers. Will the light be intense enough to penetrate these items and adequately destroy allergens?

So, we are left with a potential problem and no answer - the wand would not be very useful if it did not penetrate the fabrics that cover the deep-down "germy" areas.

One more question that was not addressed was the safety of running the wand in direct contact with various kinds of surfaces. This should have been made clear as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good idea... but it's slow to use+charge never seems to hold that long., July 31, 2011

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Pete Henry (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Light Wand (Health and Beauty)

hmm, IF this really works it is a good idea. i bought it mainly to use on bedding, to sanitize bedspreads, kill potential bed mites (mites are in everyone's mattress and bedding btw... it's not that i am dirty haha...!) and anything else! i bought it mostly because i have guests over all the time and even though i'm a pretty tough cookie, most of my friends are very organic vegan something or the other and they have very delicate everything. so i just want to make sure they have the cleanest comfiest bed possible.

now... because i can't SEE bed mites OR any bacteria, i have to take it on word that this ultraviolet light actually does kill them! if it does kill them, then bravo. i see they sell these in costco too -- although i bought it here on amazon before i saw it there! -- so that makes me trust it a little more too.

assuming it works, then its a good product BUT... two issues. 1) it takes a LONG time to sanitize something like a queen size bed. you hold the wand face down over the area you want to clean. you have to wait FOUR SECONDS on the area, then you move like an INCH to get the next section, wait four seconds, then another inch, wait four seconds... etc etc. it may be more than an inch, i'm forgetting at the moment, but i know when i sanitize a queen size bedspread it takes about 25 minutes of sitting there with the light wand moving it slowly... slowly... slowly....! that is a LONG TIME. at least for me who is impatient. 2) the other issues is, i could swear i have this thing fully charged all the time b/c i keep it in the base. there is a timer that lets you use it for 5, 10, 30 minutes. of course i select 30 minutes b/c i know it takes that long to clean a bedspread. i'll tell you, this does not stay on for 30 minutes!!! then i have to stick it back in the charger (takes hours to charge) and by the time i remember i have to light-wand-sanitize the rest of the bedspread, i am onto some other aspect of my normal busy crazy day. the short battery life here has always made me wonder if i have a defective unit.

hmm, you know what would be a good idea is like a built-in power level meter. same as you see on cameras, phones, shavers, toothbrushes -- something that indicates how much charge is actualy left in the battery!

i love the idea of this sanitizing wand, but i only like the actual (perceived) performance. good idea for a product but lots of room for improvement....!