Abstract: A UV-C sanitizing apparatus includes a main body defining an opening configured for receiving an item to be exposed to UV-C light emission. A source of UV-C light positioned within the main body and are configured to emit UV-C light to form a field for treatment. The source of UV-C light can be provided by one or more UV-C elements positioned on either or both of a lower and upper internal surfaces of the main body. The one or more UV-C elements are configured to emit light at a wavelength between 205 and 230 nm including a wavelength of 208 nm or 222 nm. The UV-C light is configured to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms and germs without damaging human tissue.

Abstract: A UV-C sanitizing apparatus includes a main body defining an opening configured for receiving an item to be exposed to UV-C light emission. A plurality of UV-C light emitting diodes (LEDs) are positioned within the main body and are configured to emit UV-C light to form a field for treatment. The LEDs are positioned on lower and upper internal surfaces of the main body. The plurality of LEDs are configured to emit light at a wavelength between 205 and 210 nm. The UV-C light is configured to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms and germs without damaging human tissue. The UV-C light can be configured to disinfect a surface of human hands or gloves or ocular tissue. The main body can include a partition configured to form separate chambers and each chamber includes a plurality of LEDs positioned on the lower and upper surfaces of the main body.