Want an easy way to kill the millions of germs and odour-causing bacteria in your home?" The new UV-C Pluggable Air Sanitizer, by Germ Guardian (www.germguardian.com). can be used at your home, office, hotel, doctor's office or anywhere indoors where there is a desire to sanitize germs and eliminate odours from the air.
How does it work? A powerful fan draws air into the product.
Next, the ultraviolet light technology kills 99 per cent of targeted germs, as well as allergens and odours. The fan returns fresh air back into the room.
The air sanitizer plugs into a wall socket.
It's effective on odours from smoke, cooking, mildew, pets, diapers and more.
Cool to the touch and safe around children and pets, the new device uses less energy than a standard light bulb.
The UV-C bulb will last between 4,000 and 5,000 hours.
The UV-C Pluggable Air Sanitizer retails for $54.99 and is available at The Bay, Zellers, Home Hardware and Canadian Tire.
Kill odour, keep cat
The bane of cat ownership is the litter box. One way to clear the air is the CatMouse, an odour eliminator shaped like a computer mouse and powered by green technology: It replicates the environment's natural blend of beneficial ions and activated oxygen.
The manufacturer likens the scent emitted by the three-watt unit to air after a thunderstorm. You also can use the optional pheromone-therapy diffuser -- it wafts soothing maternal chemical signals into the air -- to help address behavioural issues. Available for $39.95 at www.shopusi.com, or call 262-334-3000.
Canwest News Service
