SteriShoe zaps away shoe smells with UV

Jeremy Pedro — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:17:46 +0000

Whether or not you choose to admit it, we have all been plagued with the unfortunate situation of having smelly shoes. Until now we have had to resort to insoles, deodorant or sprays. U.S. company Shoe Care Innovations have come up with the world’s first functioning ultraviolet shoe cleaner. The SteriShoe UV Shoe sanitizer safely cleans and disinfects the inside of your shoes, 100 percent free of chemicals, with the use of ultraviolet light.

It is ideal for sufferers of tinea pedis, commonly known as, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus or just unwanted shoe odor, and it is also highly recommended for people with diabetes. Diabetes may cause poor blood circulation leading to a loss of sensation and potentially untreated ulcers, which may result in amputation. And so clean shoes are an important measure for all people with diabetes in order to keep healthy feet.

Using ultraviolet light for sterilization is by no means a brand new innovation; it is commonly used in hospitals, public swimming pools and in other water treatment systems. Though using UV is relatively safe, it is still recommended that direct contact with the light should be avoided. With this in mind the SteriShoes comes equipped with two important safety features: a compression sensor that requires the sanitizer to be compressed in a shoe in order to turn on, and a second sensor that scans the environment, only allowing the device to activate a clean in a closed, dark place (such as a cupboard or closet). If one of these requirements is not met, the device will shut off automatically, even while in the middle of cleaning. It doesn’t guarantee an end to sweaty feet, but it does guarantee a consistently clean and odor-free shoe for you to keep your feet, sweaty or not.

[GizMag via SteriShoe]

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VIOlight $50 gadget sanitizer now shipping

Fabrizio Pilato — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:19:49 +0000

Just came from the bathroom? Opened a public door? Did you wash your hands before you picked up that iPhone? Because now it’s on the side of your face and so are the germs that came with it. To combat the growth of bacteria and make sanitization efforts seamless, comes the VIOlight; a UV light that costs only $50 and kills 99.9% of germs in minutes.

If you’re second guessing VIOlight, they are the makers of toothbrush sanitizers, and use the same technology as hospitals use to decrease strep, e. coli, salmonella, listeria, and H1N1 virus.

The VIOlight works with any gadgets small enough to fit in, from your iPhone, to earbuds and Bluetooth headsets. Get one now for $50 at Hammacher Schlemmer.

VIOlight Announces National Availability of the First Ever UV Cell Phone Sanitizer in Time for Cold & Flu Season

Studies Show Cell Phones Carry 18 Times More Germs than Toilets

Yonkers, NY – October 15, 2010 – VIOight, the leading brand of toothbrush sanitizers, announces today the availability of the first ever UV Cell Phone Sanitizer that eliminates up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria on cell phones, and other small electronic devices. VIOlight’s germicidal UV light – the same ground-breaking technology used in hospitals – decreases the number of strep, E. coli, salmonella, listeria, and H1N1 virus germs and bacteria in three minutes.

Studies show the average cell phone carries more germs per square inch than doorknobs, soles of shoes and most toilet seats. “Our goal is to help make people’s lives healthier with every product we develop,” said Joel Pinsky, co-developer and founder of VIOlight. “Consumers can now utilize the same UV technology used to clean their toothbrushes for their cell phones and other small electronics devices they use every day,”

The VIOlight Cell Phone Sanitizer is battery operated, portable, and easy to use. To activate, place your cell phone, earbuds, Bluetooth headsets or other small electronic device into the cradle, close the lid, and a blue-violet indicator light signals that the sanitizer is working. The twin UV bulbs automatically shut off after three minutes when your device is ready.

The Cell Phone Sanitizer is available now for $49.99 at Brookstone, Hammacher Schlemmer, and Cellphone.violight.com.

About Violight

VIOlight, based in Yonkers, New York, is the leading brand of UV Toothbrush Sanitizers. The company’s first product, launched in 2004, was designed by world-renowned designer Philippe Starck. It won the coveted Gold IDEA award from the IDSA in 2005 and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s “Coolest Inventions of the Year” in 2004. Since then, Violight’s has added a full range of UV sanitizers for the home, travel, and kids. Laboratory tests prove the technology eliminates up to 99.9% of germs on toothbrushes, including e. coli, strep, and the H1N1 virus, safeguarding the whole family from harmful bacteria and cross contamination. Violight products are available at the following retailers: Target, Walmart, The Container Store, Hammacher Schlemmer, and Brookstone. Please visit www.violight.com.

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