At the beginning of this year, most people had probably never even known about (much less considered purchasing) UV Sanitizers. Of course, the events of 2020 flipped everything we knew on its head and now clean is on everyone's mind.

Now, we’re all taking extra steps to ensure our high touch items - such as our smart phones, watches, and more - are regularly being sanitized to prevent the spread of germs. This awareness has led to an increased demand (and supply) of UV Sanitizers. These clever devices offer an easy way to disinfect dirty items by using UV-C technology.

But with so many different options out there, it can be hard to make a decision on which one to choose. Some value features over design. Some are built for hotels, some are built for consumers, and some value cost over everything. To help, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite UV Sanitizers and ranked them according to efficacy, functionality and design.

Criteria:

Efficacy - What percentage of germs does it kill?
Coverage - Does the UV-C light reach all sides of items placed inside?
Features - Besides clean, what else does the product offer?
Design - How does it look?

PhoneSoap

The leading brand in phone sanitation. Phonesoap has been around for years, and offers multiple models with varying levels of power and efficiency. Their latest model, the PhoneSoap Pro, cuts down the Sanitation time from 10 minutes to 5 and offers wireless charging.

Efficacy: Killing 99.99% of germs, PhoneSoap sets the bar for UV-C Phone cleaning

Coverage: With lights above and below the device we believe PhoneSoap provides excellent coverage.

Features: Phonesoap offers a range of products. Some with Wireless charging, some without. Giving consumers the option of what they want.

Design: The sleek, modern design is one of our favorites. Comes in 6 different colors. Ideal if phones are your focus; but not large enough for other items.

Learn more about Phonesoap - https://www.phonesoap.com/

Homedics UV-Clean

Efficacy: Claiming to kill 99.9% of germs, Homedics sacrifice power a bit to cut down on Sanitation time (They say it takes just one minute). Read more here about the difference between 99.9% and others.

Coverage: Without a reflective interior, it’s difficult to assume that the entire device will get exposed to the UV light. More research is needed to make a conclusion either way.

Features: As it’s just the UV Cleaner, Homedics offers less functionality than other options, but it’s portable design makes it perfect for those who want to take it on the go.

Design: Taking a different approach, Homedics designed their UV Cleaner to be portable, allowing people to take the product with them when they travel.

Learn more about Homedics - https://www.homedics.com/uv-clean-portable-sanitizer-bag.html

Casetify UV Sanitizer

Efficacy: Claiming to kill 99.99% of germs, Casetify is right on par with other top UV Light Sanitziers.

Coverage: The use of 6 UV-C bulbs increases the likelihood of the entire device being exposed to UV light

Features: Like Phonesoap, Casetify is more than just a UV Sanitizer. It also allows you to wirelessly charge any Qi enabled device, such as your mobile phone or headphones.

Design: Casteify has a larger compartment than most UV Sanitizers. Allowing you to clean multiple devices at once - such as your iPhone and airpods. That extra size doesn’t ruin the design though, as the Sleek and modern low profile white finish makes it a perfect fit for any home or business.

Learn more about Casetify - https://www.casetify.com/protects/uv-sanitizer

Lambor Studios UV Sanitizer

Efficacy Claims to kill 99.9% of germs. But the nature of the product (battery powered) means you’ll have to wait between 18-30 minutes for a full disinfection. It’s a tradeoff that can be mitigated by using it during commutes, plane rides, and other activities with a lot of downtime.

Coverage: With only two UV Lights, it’s hard to imagine that the light reaches every inch of the device.

Features: Packing more features than most UV sanitizers, the Lambor product also doubles as a wireless charger. Additionally, you can make your devices smell like your favorite essential oils through their unique Aremo therapy function.

Design: For those looking to bring their UV Sanitizer on the go, Lambor Studios’ UV Sanitizer is battery powered and can sanitize devices anywhere. Its large design makes it ideal for all sorts of high touch devices.

Learn More about Lambor UV Cleaner - https://www.desertcart.co/products/195773231-portable-uv-phone-sanitizer-with-wireless-charger-multi-function-uv-light-cell-phone-sterilizer-with-aroma-diffuser-3-in-1-fast-charging-uv-cleaner-box-for-all-smart-phone-jewelry-watches-glasses

59S UV Sterilizer

Efficacy Claiming to kill 99.99% of germs in just 3 minutes, 59S is a step above most other consumer UV Sanitizers.

Coverage: With lights on the top only, and reliance on reflectivity into a very small space to reach the bottom surfaces, the efficacy on the underside of devices is questionable.

Features: The large size of the UV compartment allows it to disinfect larger items such as scissors, sunglasses and more.

Design: While larger than most UV Sanitizers, the 59S has a compact design that makes it easy to store when you’re not using it.

Learn more about 592 UV Sanitizer - https://store.59s.com/products/59s-s2-sterilizing-box-for-household-equipment

UV Station

We had to dedicate a portion of this blog post to talk about the new UV Light Sanitizer coming from Nonstop Products - UV Station.

Designed differently from the rest, UV Station is made to be the ultimate bedside companion - featuring UV Light Cleaning, Wireless charging and a clock. The product is also unique in that it’s designed with a UV compartment long enough to fit TV remote controls (one of the most notoriously germ-ridden items found in any hotel room or bedroom).

While suitable for the consumer market, UV Station was designed as a hospitality grade solution - coming fully loaded with hotel friendly features such as security, tamperproof settings, and a backup battery mechanism. Kills 99.999% of germs across 100% of the device.

Efficacy: Kills 99.999% of germs across the entire device. This is accomplished by having 6 UV-C Bulbs, a translucent quartz plate and reflective coating on the interior.

Coverage: UV Station was designed with 6 UV-C Bulbs, 3 on top, 3 on bottom. Additionally, it has reflective coating on the interior and the device itself rests on a translucent quartz plate - ensuring 360 coverage.

Features: In addition to the UV Cleaning compartment, UV Station also features a stand up Qi wireless charger, dual USB charging outlets, hotel friendly features and a clock.

Design: UV Station was designed to be the ultimate bedside companion. Large enough to fit things like remotes, but sleek and modern to complement any in-room decor.

Learn more about it here - https://www.nonstopproducts.com/uv-station