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The CleanWave Sanitizing Furniture & Bed Vac is the next wave in clean for mattresses, upholstery, bathroom floors and more. This lightweight, hand-held cleaning solution tackles viruses, bacteria and common bedding odors such as urine with germ reducing UV technology. Even pest eggs like bed bug, dust mite and flea eggs don’t have a chance with CleanWave. No chemicals and no irritants. Complete with attachments and detachable hand vacuum, this versatile Vac is perfect for quick clean-ups, corners and crevices. Discover the next wave in clean for your healthy home with CleanWave.
CleanWave Sanitizing
Portable Vacuum
At a Glance:
- Reduces germs and deodorizesⱠ while you vacuum†
- Safely* sanitizes surfaces, including mattress covers and bathroom floors, without irritants or residues‡
- Laboratory proven to eliminate up to 99 percent of MRSA, and H1N1 in one second‡
- Combats certain molds and allergens without chemicals or liquids**
- One-year limited warranty
Its germ-reducing light penetrates the micro-organism’s cell membrane, damaging the germ’s DNA.
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This CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum tackles bacteria, viruses, pest eggs, and common mattress odors.
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This CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum tackles bacteria, viruses, pest eggs, and common mattress odors.
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Stop Bed Bugs Before They Hatch†
The CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum is the next wave in clean for your mattresses, upholstery, bathroom floors, and more. This lightweight, handheld cleaning solution tackles viruses, bacteria, and common bedding odors like urine with germ-reducing UV technology. Even pest eggs like bed bug, dust mite, and flea eggs don’t have a chance with CleanWave. No chemicals and no irritants.* Complete with attachments and a detachable hand vacuum, this versatile vacuum is perfect for quick cleanups, corners, and crevices. Discover the next wave in clean for your healthy home with CleanWave.
How it Works
Using the same UV sanitizing technology that’s been used for over 30 years in hospitals, food processing facilities, and water treatment plants, CleanWave’s germ-reducing light can penetrate a micro-organism’s cell membrane and damage the DNA, killing the organism.
The CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum utilizes a convenient bagless design that is easy to empty, while a two-stage micro-allergy filter** prevents recirculation of pollutants. The vacuum is powered by a strong 400-watt motor, and uses cyclonic action to maximize power and suction.
About Verilux, Inc.
Founded in 1956, Verilux, Inc., the “Healthy Lighting Company,” is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of lifestyle products utilizing Natural Spectrum lighting technology. The company offers a wide range of high quality home, office, and travel products engineered to improve vision, help alleviate the symptoms associated with seasonal light change, aid in sleeping, sanitize surfaces without the use of chemicals, and clear and rejuvenate the skin. Verilux, which is Latin for “true light,” is committed to supporting balanced and healthy lifestyles that benefit everyone and the world around us. Verilux calls this “life in a better light.”
Technical Details
Size: 5-1/2 by 13 inches (W x D). Weight: 4-9/10 pounds. Power head: 13 inches wide. Cord length: 16 feet.
What’s in the Box
UV-C Light sanitizing head, detachable hand vacuum, and nozzle and brush attachments.
†Based on exposure of UV-C light to bed bug eggs, viruses and bacteria in the laboratory under controlled conditions. May be less effective when used on pile carpets and certain fabric surfaces. UV-C effectiveness depends on direct exposure duration and intensity and must shine on organism to be effective. In the event of bed bug infestation, a qualified pest exterminator should be contacted.
‡Based on exposure of UV-C light to test organisms in laboratory on non-porous hard surface, under controlled conditions. MRSA refers to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (ATCC 33592). H1N1 refers to A/Swine/Iowa Swine Influenza A (ATCC 333).
*When used as directed.
**Direct UV-C Light exposure is effective on certain allergen producing organisms such as Mold A and reduction in dust mite eggs. HEPA filtration can trap pet dander and mold spores.
ⱠDeodorization based on UV-C reduction of odor-causing bacteria and HEPA filtration.
Trademark Information: Natural Spectrum®, CleanWave®.
Product Features
- Significantly reduces germs and deodorizes while you vacuum
- Safely sanitizes surfaces including mattress covers and bathroom floors without irritants or residues
- Laboratory proven to eliminate 99% of MRSA and H1N1 in 1 second; Combats certain molds and allergens without chemicals or liquids
- 400 watt motor and cyclonic action ensure maximum power and suction; Detachable hand vacuum for quick cleanups and hard to reach places
- Easy empty, bagless design and 2-stage micro-allergy filtration, prevent recirculation of pollutants
A GODSEND for COPD/ALLERGY SUFFERERS I’m caregiver for my mother with severe COPD. When she was in ICU with her COPD, I took the covers off the couch cushions and washed them, used the ELECTROLUX power nozzle and the hose, and sucked everything clean. THEN, the cat got out, and came in covered in fleas and their eggs. After shampooing the cat 4 times, I revacuum EVERYTHING, because I’m afraid of the flea eggs. I cant handle a lot of cleaners, insecticides, etc, cos i have chemical allergies. I didnt know what to do, so i tried this VERILUX CLEANWAVE. THIS SANITIZER IS AMAZING! The “particle” vacuum works great. If you have ever had a salesman demonstate a vacuum cleaner for you, you know they dump dirt on your carpet, and ask you to vacuum. Then, they take THEIR vacuum, and revacuum the area, so show you how much your vacuum missed. SO THATS WHAT I DID with the CLEANWAVE.The Couch was vacuumed the last time, the night before the CLEANWAVE arrived. SO, I unpacked the Sanitizer/vacuum, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, and ran it slowly over the couch cushions. When i was done, I went outside and took a long hard look at what was in the bag. I really was surprised…and disgusted too. After washing those cushions and vacuuming them twice (no one else is using the couch, btw)I saw all these little black dots. Flea eggs. ALSO, it sucks up all this powder fine dust, cat dander and other dead skin cells. (The white specks) It also got cat hair, that the Electrolux missed. I had no problem running the vacuum up and down the arms of the couch, and the back of the couch. As long as it stays in complete surface contact, it keeps running, and the sanitizing light stays ON. If i picked it up, or it ran off the edge of the couch, the light turned off. Next, i wanted to try cleaning my bed. I washed my mattress pad, meanwhile running the CLEANWAVE over my mattress. Since I had just checked and cleaned the filter, I was starting fresh. I ran it on my chair, which ALSO had just been vacuumed, and washed. I went outside and checked the filter again. SAME TYPE OF DIRT, except this time, more white specks. (My dead skin cells.) I ran it SLOWLY over my bed, so the light had a chance to disinfect, too. Disinfecting without disinfectant smells–GREAT. Normally, I get stuffed up when i run the vacuum, cos I have dust allergies. CLEANWAVE causes NO PROBLEM. This vacuum’s exhaust is like being next to an air purifier. So, I’m the happy consumer here. However, i do want to address a couple of issues i saw in other reviews.THE VACUUM WONT STAY CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM PIECE WITH THE LIGHT.Well, read the instructions. The vacuum portion of this machine can disconnect, so you can take the attachments, and get inside the cracks and edges of things. (The brush and detailer attachments are stored right in the bottom compartment where the UVC light is..Excellect designing.) When you sit the vacuum into the light unit, a small button in the back needs to be pushed down, otherwise the two parts are only loosely attached. Depress the button, they lock together, and even if you SHAKE the whole unit (cos i did), it does NOT COME APART.THE UV3 LIGHT WONT STAY LIT IF THE MACHINE DOESNT MAKE GOOD CONTACT.That’s a safety feature. Ultraviolet light (UV) comes in different wavelenghts, between the violet we see with our eyes, all the way to X-rays. UVA and UVB light from the sun can cause sunburns and eye problems. Those “black lights” they sell at Halloween, have NOTHING TO DO with real UV light. CLEANWAVE’s UV3 light high intensity, designed to destroy mildew, flea eggs, mites, and germs in general. BECAUSE THE UV3 LIGHT WAVES WORK LIKE DISINFECTANT, if you looked at the light long enough, it would be like getting disinfectant in your eyes, ie, it would BURN. EVERY PRECAUTION is taken by Verilux to make sure you DONT HURT YOUR EYES! So, as long as the whole bottom light unit is covered, the light stays on. Lift up the unit, its turned off IMMEDIATELY. This unit is NEVER DANGEROUS to you. In fact, you want to use this light, so you DONT have to use dangerous disinfectants, bleach, etc, and smell those fumes, get disinfectant spray in your eyes. ITS ALL ABOUT SAFETY.THE VACUUM DOESNT HAVE ENOUGH SUCTION POWER.This unit doesnt replace a vacuum cleaner. In fact, since is works SO WELL, you should always vacuum the rug, or very dirty cushions, etc, BEFORE YOU USE IT. Since I had run the Electrolux over the rug by the couch, I wanted to see if I missed much. First, it got LOTS of eggs and dust the big vacuum missed. Second, i have a medium lenght shag carpet there, and the vacuum picked up fine. BUT! I would never run this vacuum on a dirty carpet. It’s obviously NOT designed for that. ITs made to pick up the dead skin cells, insect eggs, mite droppings, and microscopic nastiness. Since you dont use vacuum bags (3 for $10 for the electrolux, so you save money there), you need to keep the filters clean. ITs easy, and the instructions…
Is this a crucial piece of equipment? No. Does it help? Yes. The Verilux Cleanwave is a rather odd-looking machine–it looks sort of like a mini upright vacuum cleaner without it’s tall upright handle. It is also a bit odd or awkward to use, since the UV light must remain in contact with the bed (or whatever surface you’re sanitizing) at all times. It’s also oddly heavy for something so small. Is this a piece of equipment every home needs? No. However, is it helpful? Yes. If you have asthma or allergies, it may well be quite helpful in managing the dust and debris in your home, especially in your mattress.As noted in the video, I have the coughing form of asthma. It doesn’t bother me all that much during the day, but I used to cough a lot at night while trying to get to sleep. Using the Verilux on my mattress every time I wash my bedclothes has improved my cough. I should also note, however, that I bought a new mattress about 2 years ago, so I am also likely coughing less now because there was less dust and debris in my mattress to begin with before I got the Verilux.A few things I did not mention in the video:1. There are a series of small lights on top of the vacuuming head. When the Verilux is making full contact with the surface of the mattress, these lights will come on and will be light blue. It is ONLY when these lights are on that the sanitizing UV light is actually on. If you are not making full contact (as I was not in the beginning of the video), these lights will not be on. I have found it necessary to move the vacuum with one hand and press down on the vacuum with the other hand to maintain the UV light contact with the mattress. Someone who is taller or stronger may not need to do this.2. There is a filter inside the hand vacuum part that very easily comes out. However, my experience is that due to the very fine nature of the debris (dust, dead skin, etc.) makes it more difficult to clean the filter. It’s not like a bagless vacuum cleaner where you just pop off the debris collector and empty it into the trash.3. As you saw at the beginning of the video, I have had pretty regular trouble with getting the latch that connects the hand vacuum to the sanitizer to stay firmly attached, even when I make a special point of making sure the latch has firmly clicked after I re-attach the hand vac. As a result, when I pick up the Verilux to carry it from the closet to the bed, the hand vacuum often comes off. This is one of the reasons I am giving this product 3 stars.