Keyboards that are used by multiple users have been shown to have very high concentrations of germs and to be one of the most prominent sources of the transfer of disease causing germs from person to person in environments where multiple users use the same keyboard. Some of these environments are schools, libraries, hospitals, and workplaces. The research was reported at the Alpha Galileo web site on May 3, 2010.
Scientists at the University of Hertfordshire have proven that the Germ Genie can kill Clostridium difficile.
Clostridium difficile is one of the more common hospital germs and is difficult to control because it cannot be killed by alcohol washing. Clostridium difficile can cause severe diarrhea and flu like symptoms and is easily transferable as spores or germs in a hospital setting.
The Germ genie has been demonstrated to kill Clostridium difficile in a few minutes.
Previous research at the University of Hertfordshire’s Biodet laboratory demonstrated the Germ Genie’s effectiveness in control of E.Coli, Staphylococcus Aureus and Bacillus Subtillis.
"The Genie works by sensing finger movement on the computer keyboard, and after the user has finished it sanitises the keyboard with UV light. This treatment leaves the keyboard ready for the next user so they will not pick up microbes that would otherwise have posed a risk of passing on infections like Flu, MRSAand E.Coli. Unlike other solutions, it will sanitise the keyboard many times each day, at exactly the times it is needed – after each user."
The previous research can be seen at this site.
The manufacturer Falcon Innovations web site has more details on the technology. One notable advantage of this system is that it remains in place and works 24/7.
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