8 Practical Uses for a UV Phone Sanitizer

by Kevin Smith Author

In the age of COVID-19, it's more important than ever to take a stand against germs. But there's more to staying germ-free than washing your hands. For example, your phone is a breeding ground for germs, with ten times more germs than a toilet seat! Fortunately, a quality UV phone sanitizer can help keep your devices clean. Here are eight practical uses for a phone sanitizer that can help keep our society free of coronaviruses and other germs.

1. Medical Environments

There are few places where germ control is more essential than in a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. However, one in 31 patients contracts a hospital-acquired infection, according to the CDC. A UV sanitizer can keep both patients and staff safe by routinely disinfecting devices at the front desk, in rooms where patients are treated, and in staff-only areas.

2. Daycares and Schools

Kids carry more germs than adults because they're in constant contact with one another and aren't as diligent as adults at washing their hands. A phone sanitizer can disinfect students' and teachers' devices at the start and end of every class.

3. Office Spaces

It's not just kids that are germ magnets; offices are crawling with bacteria and viruses too! A UV sanitization device in the office in the staff room can help keep the workspace bacteria (and COVID-19) free.

4. Airports and Bus Stations

Travelers encounter plenty of germs on surfaces like lift buttons, keypads, menus, and more. Disinfecting phones before departure and after arrival can help keep travelers safe.

5. Hotels and Airbnbs

What happens on vacation doesn't always stay on vacation. Sharing beds and bathrooms can lead to all kinds of unwelcome germs. A phone sanitizer in the lobby or check-in area can keep guests safe during their stay, especially after using shared surfaces.

6. Retail Stores

Retail stores feature plenty of surfaces that people touch. A UV unit at the store entrance can encourage shoppers to disinfect their phones before they begin browsing, keeping themselves and others safe from the spread of germs.

7. Restaurants and Bars

A sterile environment is crucial anywhere food is served, yet busy kitchens where cooks and waiters constantly run in and out can quickly become contaminated with germs.

A UV sanitizer can keep cooks and servers safe by disinfecting their phones at the beginning and end of every shift. It can also prevent them from accidentally spreading germs to their patrons.

8. Gyms and Sporting Facilities

Gyms are another place where germs can spread quickly, thanks to the sharing of equipment and locker room space. Keeping a sanitizer at the entrance or in the change rooms is ideal for keeping germs at bay.

UV sanitization is one of the most effective ways to disinfect devices in all kinds of settings. Our ElectroClave achieves a 99.9% reduction of Staphylococcus, Escherichia coli, MRSA, and CRE on hard, nonporous surfaces. And they come as two, three, or four bay units that disinfect phones and other high-touch electronic devices. Contact us at Seal Sheild to get a quote today!