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Compact UV-sterilization chamber keeps your razor disinfected and germ free before and after use

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The razor and the toothbrush are arguably the two products that are most closely intertwined with your body, which is why keeping them infection and germ-free goes a long way in ensuring you stay healthy as well as hygienic (and groomed). Rather aptly named ‘Purity’, this tiny razor-sterilizer both holds and disinfects your shaving razor before as well as after use. The USB-C-powered box holds one razor at a time (although you could try putting a toothbrush in there too), and sterilizes it for 30 seconds, allowing UV-C light to neutralize any microorganisms lurking around on the surfaces of the razor. 30 seconds later, the razor is as sterile as it can possibly get, and can be used on the skin without risking infection.

Designer: Wonjun Jo

We’ve seen our fair share of UV sterilizers, and at least technically, the Purity is no different. Designed to be a compact chamber that blasts objects with powerful UV-C light, Purity was designed to sit mounted on a wall and hold the traditional T-shaped razor while you’re not shaving. Its unique chamber design leaves a lot of room on the top, going to show that the Purity could be used for toothbrushes too, or maybe other tiny objects like rings, earrings, etc.

Using Purity is as simple as placing the razor in and pressing the ‘Reset’ button to activate the UV-C light and begin the 30-second timer. The door on the Purity stays closed thanks to magnets on the top and bottom, although there doesn’t seem to be a locking mechanism for the door. One could just assume that the UV-C lamp automatically turns off if someone prematurely opens the door, given that UV-C light can be harmful when exposed to the skin.

The Purity charges via USB-C, making it easy to juice up with your regular smartphone or power bank charger. Given that the battery primarily powers just a UV-C LED lamp, I’d imagine the battery capacity on this little razor sterilizer easily lasts for weeks, if not months.

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Portable Travel Toothbrush also comes with a built-in UV sterilizer that kills all germs

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Part toothbrush, part UV cleaning kit, the Plover is easily the most advanced travel brush you can carry with you.

Named after the tiny, fearless bird that famously cleans the teeth of crocodiles by plucking the food waste directly out of its mouth, the Plover is a tiny toothbrush that does pretty much the same for humans. Built for travel but also built for health, the toothbrush comes with a two-part design featuring a stick with bristles on one end, and a hollow container that the stick fits right into, transforming from an outer case to a handle for the toothbrush. Although this format is rather popular for foldable brush styles, the Plover has another trick up its sleeve. The hollow cavity of the handle also has built-in UV lights that sterilize the brush after you’re done and before you brush again, killing all the germs on the bristles and keeping your oral hygiene at its high standard.

Designer: UGLY.DUCKLING ID

The Plover Toothbrush comes with the brush itself, and a case/handle. When closed, the brush’s reverse end sports a carabiner clip that makes the Plover rather easy to carry around with you, while its compact size makes it ideal to chuck into a backpack, suitcase, or your toiletry bag. The handle/cover comes with its own textured design that makes the Plover look attractive and feel grippy, and a USB-C port on the underside of the handle/cover lets you charge the Plover’s UV chamber.

When opened, the Plover is the size of your average toothbrush, with a broad handle that’s easy to grip, and bristles that do their job of scrubbing food and plaque off your teeth. The bristles sit on a removable plastic head that you can pop off and discard after a couple of months, giving you a toothbrush that lets you replace its heads and prolong its overall lifespan.

The Carabiner clip makes Plover rather easy to carry around

Plover’s most impressive design feature, however, is the integration of the UV sterilization chamber into the toothbrush design. While we’ve seen our fair share of toothbrush sterilizers/sanitizers, Plover serves up a portable, hassle-free solution that just makes maintaining oral hygiene a step easier. The Plover doesn’t come with any button that toggles the UV light on or off… rather, the lights automatically power on when a USB-C cable is plugged in. It’s a much more elegant solution, in my opinion!

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