About UVC
The SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer destroys microorganisms in shoes with its germicidal UVC light lamp. UVC light has been used as a germicide for decades in hospitals and water treatment systems. We often hear about UVA and UVB — this is the wavelength of light that gives us tans and sunburns. UVC light is completely filtered by our atmosphere, which is why we do not hear about it often. However, within scientific communities and medical communities, UVC light’s ability to destroy microorganisms is well-known and established.
UVC light works when microorganisms are directly exposed to the UVC light. Plastic blocks UVC light from reaching the microorganisms. Unlike an “As Seen On TV” product that claims to use UV inside a shoe, the SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer’s UVC light effectively treats the inside of a shoe because it is not blocked by plastic.
Please click on this video to see how plastic blocks UVC light:
Why not a spray or powder?
Chemicals in a shoe! Do you want to bathe your feet in chemicals?
Once you add a spray or powder to a shoe, there is no way to get it out. If you think allowing the chemicals to “dry out” makes an effective option, keep in mind that the sweat from your feet will reconstitute the chemicals, and this creates a chemical bath for your feet. Also consider:
- There is no data for any chemical being used to treat a shoe.
- Chemicals are toxic! The most popular household disinfectant says “do not use on clothing or in direct contact with skin.” Other sprays and powders state “not for application on the human body” and “use in a well-ventilated area.” Some of these products use formalin — the same chemical known to cause cancer and is used to preserve specimens.
- How much of a chemical should you use and would you use it daily if you need to seal it in a bag for 48 hours?
The SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer adds nothing to the shoe. Its UVC light is a controlled dose, so your shoes are properly sanitized after every treatment. The SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer automatically turns itself off after a full treatment, and then you are ready to go! No further drying time and no worry about what’s left behind. You can use it daily or even multiple times throughout the day.
How to use it
When you take off your shoes, you can insert the SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer into your shoes as you would insert a normal shoe tree. A simple press of a button starts a treatment cycle. After 15 or 45 minutes (depending on the version), up to 99.9% of the harmful microbes that can cause toenail fungus, athlete’s foot and offensive shoe odor are destroyed!
Safe
UVC light is a powerful germicide. To prevent people from coming in direct contact with UVC light, the SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizers include at least two safety features, including a compression sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a motion detector. The compression sensor requires that the SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer be in a shoe and slightly compressed. If the SteriShoe sanitizer is treating a shoe and it is removed from the shoe, the compression sensor will shut the UVC light off. The ambient light sensor pre-scans the shoe before allowing the SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer to turn on. If the ambient light sensor detects a dark environment, the SteriShoe sanitizer will turn on. However, if enough light is detected, it will not turn on. The presence detector on the SteriSoe Essential turns the UV light off if you get too close to the device while it is treating a shoe.
To learn more about the SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer or UVC light technology, contact us today!
