Are alcohol wipes, sanitisers, and bleach not metal enough for you? Signify solves that first world problem with an equally first world solution: the consumer-grade Philips UV-C disinfection desk lamp that uses ultraviolet-C rays to neutralise bacteria and viruses.

“As the world is adjusting to the challenges and ‘new normal’ coming from Covid-19, we contribute to the growing need for disinfection by introducing our first UV-C consumer product. The new desk lamps can make a difference by helping to inactivate viruses (including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19) and bacteria to help keep our homes clean from harmful micro-organisms,” said Rowena Lee, Division Leader Digital Products at Signify.

UV-C rays are naturally-occurring from our sun, but they are mostly filtered out by our atmosphere. They are also really effective at deactivating bacteria and viruses partying on your tabletop.

That includes the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus responsible for the Covid-19 measures most Singaporeans are up against.

However, UVC must be handled with care , and are not meant for disinfecting the surface of your skin. No, seriously - here’s our NEA guidelines on the responsible use of UVC at home. Six seconds is all UV-C needs to destroy 99 per cent of SARS-CoV-2 exposed to the cleansing light.