KandyMask Healthy Living Blog

  • Can a UV Box Sanitizer Help Kill Viruses?

    by Iannique Renaud
    UV lights have been used for many years to stop the spread of viruses. Many are wondering if it can stop the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The answer to this question is yes but many home UV devices have misleading claims. For UV to kill viruses it needs to have the right dosage and also come in the right form. There are 3 types of UV radiations which are UVA, UVB, and UVC. One of them is known to kill 99.9% of viruses when applied correctly.

  • What is the difference between medical and non-medical surgical face masks?

    by Iannique Renaud

    This is one of the questions we get most at KandyMask, especially in North America.   When I started KandyMask our sales were primarily for the Asian market to help protect against pollution and now things have shifted to a global need.  It is key to understand the difference between the types of face masks available.