Violight VIO200 Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer
- Easy, one-button activation with auto shut off in just seven minutes
- Effective in Killing 99.99% of the H1N1 (Swine)Virus on Toothbrushes
- Small, compact size doubles as a toothbrush travel holder
- Measures 8.5 x 2.1 x 1.1 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 0.4 pounds
- Travel sanitizer holds a single toothbrush (toothbrush included) and is operated by two AA batteries (not included)
Product DescriptionThe VIOlight travel offers the consumer the same benefits of sanitization as the original VIOlight but in the convenience of a travel sized version. Many travellers are exposed to a higher risk of contamination of their toothbrush due to leaving it on a hotel sink or uprotected in a dopp kit. The UV germicidal light bulb kills up to 99. 9% of the bacteria, such as E. Coli, salmonella, and other harmful microorganisms. Researchers have found more than 10,000,000 bac. . . More >>
Think about it for just a minute. These gizmos are absolutely useless.
(1) Anything that gets on your toothbrush head was ALREADY in your mouth. Unless you think your houseguests are cleaning their shoe soles with your toothbrush while you aren’t looking.
(2) You are sitting a wet toothbrush head in this gizmo. Which means it is sitting in a puddle of water that is likely to mold/mildew. So you can put mold/mildew INTO your mouth (that was NOT in your mouth before).
(3) The puddle of water is likely to (a) rust out the innards of this gizmo and (b) short-circuit the gizmo’s electronics.
(4) The American Dental Association says these gizmos have no proven beneficial health benefits[. . . ]
Given all that, it seems your money would be better spent betting “Hard 8″ at the Craps table in Vegas.
Rating: 1 / 5
THis is a great item. Excellent protection for toothbrush!
Rating: 5 / 5
It is worth every penny. It is a wonderful useful item.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is the greatest idea, because it holds my toothbrush and keeps it clean while in my toiletry bag. It is sleek looking and compact so it fits in easily when I travel. Toothbrushes are meant to CLEAN your teeth but I’ve read that they can also harbor millions of bacteria and that they thrive in the warm, moist bathroom environment. This has a UV germicidal lightbulb to kill those germs.
Being a bit of an accessory person- I like the sleek look of this item, as it is a nice matte silver color. I don’t mind keeping it out on the sink when I stay over when visiting family. I just close the lid and it begins sanitizing my toothbrush with the UV light.
It doesn’t make any noise and it is battery operated.
I haven’t had to change the batteries, and I’ve had it for months now. I keep it in my toiletry kit and it is always clean and ready for when I travel.
I have the Full-size VIOlight version for my house, as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great when it works and your teeth feel very clean but it did not last long enough by far.
Rating: 1 / 5