It’s well known that UV light can kill germs. The UVSHIELD+ 360° Phone Sanitizer Box uses this technology to make your device clean within three minutes. You can get it now for just $49.99. 

Research shows that the average smartphone display holds 10 times more germs than a toilet seat, which is especially unsettling when you consider how often you press that display to your face.

UVSHIELD+ offers a neat solution. When you place your device inside, the space is filled with UV-C light. Because the sanitizer was designed specifically for smartphones, it provides 360-degree coverage. 

It takes only three minutes for UVSHIELD+ to disinfect your phone. The sanitizer uses the 280nm wavelength, which is recommended by the CDC. A third-party lab has also tested the sanitizer, and found that it kills household germs effectively.

Aside from disinfecting your phone, you can use UVSHIELD+ to clean other small items. Remotes, keys, and glasses all fit easily inside the tray. 

The sanitizer is small enough to take anywhere, and it’s powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. This means you can even disinfect items wherever you go.

It’s normally priced at $69.99, but you can get the UVSHIELD+ sanitizer now for just $49.99.

Prices subject to change 

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This story, "Now under $50, this UV sanitizer box can zap germs on your phone" was originally published by Macworld.