FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does UVCeed have a warranty?
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Yes. Your UVCeed has a 1 year manufacturer's warranty.

What is iCide Technology?
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UVCeed analyzed laboratory testing using our device on different germs and the required treatment time to kill them. From this information, a predictive algorithm was created that uses sensors in the UVCeed device to give you real time estimates of the reduction of germs that could be on your surfaces. We also leveraged augmented reality to solve one of the biggest issues with UVC wands – the inability to know what and where you are treating. By watching the surface your treating with your mobile phone you can now visualize where you have treated, where you have missed, and what kind of reduction of germs you can expect. UVCeed also leverages machine vision to constantly watch out for people, cats, and dogs in the treatment area and will automatically pause and alert you in anything is detected.

Is UVCeed effective against Covid 19?
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UVCeed has used a third-party lab to test our device against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, and have updated our iCide technology to reflect and report estimated reductions of this virus.

Has UVCeed conducted testing on bacteria and viruses?
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In independent laboratory testing, UVCeed was shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus by 99.9% in 15 seconds, Escherichia Coli by 99.99% in 24 seconds and SARS CoV2 by 99.9% in 32 seconds. Tested at 12.7 cm on hard non-porous surfaces. In testing at 6.5 cm on hard non-porous surfaces, UVCeed was shown to reduce SARS CoV2 by 99.99% in 64 seconds.

Is there a limit to the amount of time I can use my UVCeed?
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For safety reasons, you are limited to using your UVCeed continuously for less than 5 minutes.

Are there any risks associated with using my UVCeed?
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As with any UVC device, you should not expose your skin or eyes to UVC light, as extended exposure can cause damage. UVCeed constantly monitors the treatment area to minimize these risks and will automatically pause the UVC light if any people, dogs, or cats are detected.

How does UVC work?
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Ultraviolet-C disrupts DNA/RNA in pathogens by altering the pyrimidine, specifically finding covalent bonds. The UVC energy is absorbed and then causes breakdown of the thymine cytosine bond, and mutations then develop in the DNA, which can permanently alter replication. DNA/RNA is formed by nitrogen molecules, including purines (adenine/guanine) and pyrimidines (cytosine and thymine). The UVC affects the pyrimidines bonding mechanism. By altering the thiamine/cytosine bonds, it breaks essentially the DNA/RNA and inactivates pathogens.This requires an appropriate amount of energy, which is delivered by power over time to a surface.