Around 40 per cent of a typical public toilet is contaminated by bacteria and viruses , with just one germ multiplying eight million times in eight hours . But a new hand dryer claims to be the first to kill up to 99 per cent of this potentially deadly bacteria quickly and effectively . Called the Sterillo , it uses a technology known as 'UV plasma ' to blitz all the dangerous airborne molecules inside a room . There she blows : A new hand dryer called Sterillo ( pictured ) claims to be the first to kill up to 99 per cent of potentially deadly germs . It uses a form of UV light to blitz all the bacteria inside a room . The technology is already used in ambulances and care homes to kill infections , but in the form of a hand dryer can tackle unsanitary conditions in bathrooms . The device uses technology discovered in the 1920s , called dual wave UVC light . This is a form of UV light and is already used in hospitals and to purify water in fish tanks . The device makes use of two wavelengths to kill the viruses . A lamp in the hand dryer creates a type of oxygen molecule called oxygen radicals . Such molecules are found naturally and are nature ’ s way of cleaning . Plasma is blasted from the dryer and destroys the germs . This can eradicate airborne infections such as Salmonella , E-Coli , MRSA and Hepatitis A . It can eradicate airborne infections that lurk in toilets such as Salmonella , E-Coli , MRSA and Hepatitis A , and inventor Steve Levy said the dryer could also benefit schools and offices . The unit costs just under £500 ( $ 740 ) . It contains a 'UVC plasma technology ' unit that silently destroys bacteria in a room ‘ every second of every day ’ . Mr Levy told MailOnline that the device uses technology discovered in the 1920s , called dual wave UVC light . This is a form of UV light which is already used in hospitals and to purify water in fish tanks , for example . ‘ Plasma comes out and goes around the room destroying germs , ’ Mr Levy said . The device makes use of two wavelengths to kill the viruses . A lamp in the hand dryer creates a type of oxygen molecule called oxygen radicals . Such molecules are found naturally and are nature ’ s way of cleaning . Germ slayer : The hand dryer can eradicate airborne infections that lurk in toilets such as Salmonella , E-Coli , MRSA ( a scanning micrscope image is shown ) and Hepatitis A . Inventor Steve Levy told MailOnline the dryer could benefit schools , offices , hospitals and care homes . Mr Levy explained that inside buildings there are fewer self-cleaning molecules than outdoors , which helps create the perfect environment for germs to breed . He said Sterillo 's technology is harmless to humans and that the dryer produces lower levels of radicals than are found outside . ‘ Bringing them inside can kill germs and bugs that are not around outside , ’ he continued . There is an added bonus of the device eradicating unpleasant smells too , as well as any mould . The unit , which costs just under £500 ( $ 740 ) , contains a UVC plasma technology unit that silently destroys bacteria in a room ‘ every second of every day , to eradicate smells and sanitise surfaces ( illustrated above )
Sterillo claims to be the first hair surgeon to remove germs and sanitise surfaces . It uses ' UVC plasma technology ' to silently destroy bacteria in a room . they remove smells and germs such as Salmonella , E - 1 and MRSA . Makers say £ 500 ( $ 740 ) device to benefit schools , offices and hospitals .