Thursday, April 7, 2011

Zapping big germs on little toothbrushes

I read about the Violight ZapiPOP kids' toothbrush sanitizer in a magazine about a year ago and finally bought one for my daughter. Turns out some pretty gross stuff can end up on your kids' toothbrushes because of airborne bacteria that go flying when you flush...Influenza, herpes simplex I, streptococci, staphylococci, yeasts, and the bacteria that cause gum disease, cavities, and even diarrheal illness just to name a few. Also, germs can move from one brush to another if you store toothbrushes near each other.
The Zapi uses ultraviolet (UV) light which is a proven germicide which eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria that thrive on your toothbrush. They come with stickers that you can change to create new characters on your Zapi. My daughter loves her oso (bear in Spanish) and asks to hold it when brushing her teeth. Available at violight.com
NOTE: I just saw a 20% off code smile311

3 comments:

  1. such a cool product! Thanks for bringing this to light

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  2. We are also concerned. That’s why we developed Bocca Pura Daily Toothbrush & Space Purifier an eco-friendly formula that uses no electricity or batteries, leaving a footprint of oxygen & water. Bocca Pura sanitizes toothbrushes along with other oral care items such as Sport & Night Mouth Guards, Retainers, Pacifiers, Invisalign. Spray into the air to purify & oxygenate your personal space and the air you breathe. Bocca Pura is safe, effective, convenient for travel and for public restroom use (diaper changing stations). Bocca Pura is Approved by the Eco-Dentistry Association. For more uses visit: Boccapura.com Inspired by a kidney transplant recipient looking to reduce exposure to contaminants.

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    1. I understand Bocca Pura works on contact, no waiting and eliminates 99.9% of germs and bacteria. I've got both a travel 1 oz. size and the 2 oz. in my home.

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