What is the subject of the article?
Phone Soap
What is it used for?
kills bacteria and viruses on phone
How effective is it?
99.9 percent
Who conducted a study on phone cleanliness?
University of London
When?
2011
What did they find?
ne in six of our phones have bacteria and viruses on them
What led to the invention of Phone Soap?
research on bacteria and viruses
Who were the founders?
Wes Barnes and Dan LaPorte
Are they related?
yes
How?
cousins
How were bacteria and viruses destroyed in LaPorte's lab?
UV-C light
What was LaPorte's realization?
UV-C light is fastest to kill bacteria & viruses
What does Phone Soap look like?
little metal suitcase
Does a phone have to be charging for it to work?
yes
Is the phone plugged in the wall?
no
Where?
Phone Soap charger box
How long does the process take?
a few minutes
Can the phone be left charging overnight?
yes
What is used to make sure the phone is completely cleaned?
Reflective paint
Where did the inventors showcase Phone Soap?
International Consumer Electronics Show