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Pearson's New Machines Destroy Coronavirus Germs On Your Stuff In Seconds

You'll find them in Terminals 1 and 3. 😯
Toronto Pearson Sanitizer Machines
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Canada's largest airport has a new gadget to keep your devices germ-free.

Toronto Pearson now has machines that will sanitize your cellphone, camera, or tablet in under 20 seconds.

The device also sanitizes your hands while your electronics are inside.

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Eliminates 99.9% of the coronavirus on smartphones in just 20 seconds

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The devices are called CleanSlate UV sanitizers and can be found in Terminals 1 and 3 right now.

You'll find one of them near Duty-Free in Terminal 3.

Pearson claims this device is much more efficient than wipes, which are only effective if they are left "untouched for 2-4 minutes" on a surface.

To use it, all you have to do is place your device in the tray and close the lid.

The lid will automatically reopen when cleaning is complete. You'll also get instructions on how to sanitize your hands.

The airport also has disinfectant walk-through machines that spray you and your luggage with non-toxic cleaner.

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