There’s a growing demand for at-home UV light devices amid the pandemic, according to consumer experts.

You can buy small handheld devices in stores and online. Despite the popularity, these products are not FDA approved to prevent coronavirus. Still, Ultraviolet light or UV light technology does work and is used in schools, businesses, hospitals, and even jails to sanitize the air and surfaces.

There are three types of UV light: UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. UV-C is the range that’s best used for sanitizing purposes.

But is this powerful technology safe to bring into your home?