Dishwashers get filthy inside. They smell sour and develop all kinds of issues. Usually this is due to leaving dirty dishes in there for a few days before you turn it on so that you can save on water bills. Your sign that you have bacteria breeding in dour bacteria is usually a terrible smell.
You may have heard already about how UV disinfectant lamps are used to sterilize surfaces and equipment. Studies have shown that UV-C light kills up to 99.9% of microbes. This is done without the use of harsh chemicals.
How necessary is it to put an ultraviolet sterilization light in your dishwasher. Well first off, studies have shown that 62% of tested home dishwashers contain mold and other micro-organizations that are very harmful to your health. If you do not kill these microbes somehow they will multiply and affect your whole dishwasher. Once you use a UV stick you will find that any unpleasant odors emitting from your appliance disappear.
The lamp itself is egg shaped with the top part that contains the UV light, looking like a swirling cage. The unit should be placed on a dish rack central in the dishwasher. It is about five inched high and 2 and half inches wide. It is recommended that you use it after every dishwasher load.
The unit does not turn on unless it is dark. This means that it will not work unless the dishwasher door is closed. The UV light automatically turns on again as soon as the door is opened. This is to ensure your safety. When left inside the dishwasher it automatically switches on for twelve minutes every 24 hours to thoroughly clean the inside of your dishwasher.
It is very important to note that this light is not waterproof. You must never, ever leave it accidentally in the dishwasher or the unit will be ruined. The unit does run on for about six to nine months on 2 mignon batteries. There is an indicator on the unit that lets you know when the battery is running out.
These units are also reasonably priced. If you do accidentally leave one in your dishwasher while it is on then it only costs about $30 for a replacement.
This type of unit might just be the start of wonderful new developments in UV sterilization technology for the home. Imagine have a UV light installed for sterilizing your bathroom, your washing machine and the cat’s litter box.