The CleanPod is designed to help people protect themselves against invisible germs. It uses UVC (ultraviolet C) light to kill up to 99.9% of germs it comes into contact with. The UVC light is emitted from specailized LEDs so that users are able to santize surfaces without the use of chemicals. CleanPod does not contain mercury and is engineered to output UVC light at peak germicidal wavelengths. The wand is portable and able to fit into most small bags or purses. It is equipped with a safety lock switch so that you don’t inadvertently turn it on while transporting it. Because it uses light and not chemicals, the CleanPod is also an eco-friendly alternative to disposable wipes. It does not require any warmup time either.