The PhoneSoap Blog
Science-backed guides on sanitizing your phone, bottles, toothbrush and home with UV-C light -- plus the clean-living tips behind PhoneSoap.
How Much Are You Spending on Disposable Sterilizer Bags? The Math Might Surprise You
TL;DR The cost of sterilization pouches and disposable sterilizer bags adds up faster than most parents expect. Depending on which...
How UV-C Light Kills Bacteria on Baby Products (The Science Explained for Parents)
TL;DR UV-C light kills over 99% of bacteria and viruses on baby products by destroying their DNA at the molecular...
5 Places Bacteria Hides on Baby Bottles (That Hand Washing Misses)
TL;DR Hand washing baby bottles removes visible milk residue, but bacteria hides in places where soap and water simply can't...
The Complete Guide to Sanitizing Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Pump Parts
TL;DR Thoroughly wash baby bottles and breastfeeding pump parts after each feed and/or pumping session. Sanitization (an additional measure aimed...
UV Sanitizer vs. Steam Sanitizer for Baby Bottles: Which Is Actually Better?
TL;DR The steam sanitizers are your best bet for guaranteed sanitation of all crevices of bottles. In contrast, the UV...
How Often Should You Sanitize Your Phone? (A Science-Backed Answer)
TL;DR Most phones host far more germs than a bathroom fixture, simply because hands meet screens constantly. Because of that...
UV Sanitizer vs. Disinfectant Wipes for Phones: Which Actually Works Better
TLDR Both UV sanitizers and disinfectant wipes can eliminate over 99% of germs, but they work differently. Sanitizing wipes are...
Ultraviolet Sterilizing Lights: A Guide to How They Work and Where They're Used
TL;DR UV-C light kills bacteria, viruses and molds by damaging their DNA so they can't replicate. It's used in hospitals,...
What are UV Light Sterilizers?
TLDR Sunlight holds different kinds of rays. One type, called UV-C, kills tiny organisms like bacteria and viruses by damaging...
UV-C vs. Chemical Disinfectants: Why More Families Are Making the Switch
Chemical cleaning products like sprays and wipes may not be the BFFs you think they are. Learn why UV-C light is...
What to Consider When Buying a UV Sanitizing Lamp
TLDR Not all UV sanitizing lights are created equal. Effective UV-C disinfection depends on the right wavelength (200-280nm), sufficient exposure...
Hospitals Are Replacing Alcohol Wipe Protocols With UV-C Sanitation Technology
TLDR Alcohol wipe protocols for shared clinical devices are inconsistently followed, require dwell times that rarely happen in practice, and...