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toomuchtodo on Jan 4, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why You Should Probably Stop Using Antibacterial S...

How long until my Nest thermostat activates UV-spectrum functionality (in yet to be sold LED bulbs) when I'm away to break down surface bacteria?

scotty79 on Jan 5, 2014 | [–]

Also to break down your furniture surface. UV is used in medical laboratories at the end of the day to disinfect surfaces. If you are germophobic you can create similar setup in your house right now. Not LED based though.

stedaniels on Jan 4, 2014 | [–]

The surface is so thin that it probably wouldn't be worth while.

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