# Germ-Fighting Wands The UV-C Wand Sanitizers Cast a Germ-Killing Spell By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-c-sanitizer-wands References: [hubpages](http://hubpages.com/hub/UV-C-Light-Wand) & [germguardian](http://www.germguardian.com/default.html) If you lack the badassness that it takes to never fear germs you should check out the UV-C sanitizer wands. Now you can play Harry Potter *and* keep yourself germ-free. The UV-C sanitizer wands from Germ Guardian work by emitting a powerful UV light that kills 99.9% of germs within a minute. Check the site out at the link below if you want to pick one up as an alternative to actual cleaning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **UV-C Sanitizing Technology:** Businesses can explore and invest in UV-C sanitizing technology as a complementary solution to current cleaning methods. - **Personal Germ-killing Devices:** Opportunity exists for companies to design and market portable and user-friendly personal germ-killing devices for everyday use. - **Consumer Focus on Germ Prevention:** Companies can capitalize on the growing focus and demand of consumers for germ prevention solutions in their products or services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** UV-C sanitizing technology can be integrated into healthcare facilities to provide more efficient and effective disinfection methods. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can implement personal germ-killing devices in guest rooms to provide a safer and more comfortable environment for guests. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can incorporate UV-C sanitizing technology into their devices, such as smartphones and wearables, to differentiate and add value to their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Portable Toothbrush Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bril-uvc-toothbrush-sanitizer.md) - [Convenient Home Sanitation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-sanitation-device.md) - [Touchless Disinfection Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-led-disinfection-light.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Dual-Purpose Device Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallee-uv-phone-sanitizer.md) - [UV Light Razor Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purity-razor-sterilizer.md) - [Sanitizing Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bona-bv351aa.md) - [Reliable Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahatec-self-sanitizing-toothbrush.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md)