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Ronald Hofmann
Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Expertise: UV, Disinfection, Water Treatment,
Details:
CLAIMS REVIEWED
Hand-held UV lights sold online to kill microbes are effective only in specific conditions and can be unsafe when used improperly
CLAIM
UV-C lamps “kill 99.99% of all bacteria, viruses, and mold” on “any surface you want to disinfect” ... “in ten seconds”
SOURCE: Anonymous, Super Charged UV-c
Published: 28 May 2020
VERDICT
