She suggests using whatever cleansing method is available to you, but points out that, in some situations, UV treatment can be superior. For instance, chemical treatment might be difficult for a baby’s pacifier, because the way chemicals work, there’s a residual left behind that continues to treat the surface.

Linda Lee, chief medical affairs and science officer at UV Angel

UV light is lethal to bacteria and viruses because of its high frequency that scrambles and damages their nuclear material. When it damages the DNA (or RNA) code of these pathogens, it also triggers lethal mutations that prevent them from reproducing properly.

Alex Berezow, microbiologist

Add customer reviews and testimonials to showcase your store’s happy customers. I would say that UV-light wands may be useful as an alternative to chemical cleaners on tabletops or other ‘plain’ surfaces. The UV portable devices are helpful on surfaces and objects such as your phone but should not be used on your skin.

Purvi Parikh, immunologist and allergist