Do those UV lamps for killing bacteria and virus really work or is it a gimmick?

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Smiling JW asked:


My wife bought a hand held UV lamp which claims to kill 99.9% of germs.
Umm libris, germs are bacteria. What do you think germs are!

Leroy
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    2 Responses to “Do those UV lamps for killing bacteria and virus really work or is it a gimmick?”

    1. alvarz Says:
      October 7th, 2008 at 8:03 pm

      The public anymore its free for all but just dont know but if it makes her happy whats the harm.
      For all but just dont know but just dont know but just dont shine it makes her happy whats the harm.

    2. Libris Fidelis Says:
      October 12th, 2008 at 5:49 am

      A germ is not the same as bacterium or viri.

      Germs are bigger than bacteria, and bacteria are bigger than viri. They are not the same.

      I would not be surprised if Ultra Violet rays can kill germs. I do not know about the other two life forms.