[Will88]

I haven't done any research on using UV to kill Covid-19 and other viruses, but there is an ad for a light to use in the home to sterilize rooms. And it does says the light is harmful to human vision.

Have you come across this product?

38W Ultraviolet Light Sterilizer & Disinfecting Germicidal Black Lamp w/ Remote - UV Light Sanitizes A Full Room - Kills Bacteria & Germs

[Will88]

Here is the opening home page of the company selling the UV-C disinfecting product linked in #181.

https://fightwithlights.com

[Thud]

Nope, but if it doesn't specifically say its light is in the UV-C spectrum, it isn't and should be disregarded. It uses some weasel words about UV-C which won't hold up in court.

THE major problem with UV-C sterilizers is their danger to human vision, which is why they are not used to sterilize rooms, at least not for items sold to the general public. The disclaimer in the product you mention is generic and does not establish that it uses UV-C light. I suspect the FTC will order Amazon to take down this product for misleading the public AND for being a threat to public health, once the FTC notices it.

The bag-type small UV-C sterilizer I got from Amazon is no longer available. Here is another one from Amazon which might be suitable, but I haven't checked it out to see if it is.

https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-UV-Clean-Sanitizer-Multi-Use-Functionality/dp/B07ZQKVBPP/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2SLAW4SJ5UT55&dchild=1&keywords=uv-c+light+sterilizer&qid=1587948570&sprefix=UV-C+%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-15

I really recommend against use of UV-C light for home purposes, unless it comes in a sealed unit for actual use, like a bag or a box. That means NO exposed light source, and not at all useable for sterilizing rooms. Leave that to professionals.