FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2020
/PRNewswire/ -- Dorel Juvenile, a subsidiary of Dorel
Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) and the world's largest juvenile
products manufacturer, announced today the launch of the Stay Clean
Humidifier, an ultrasonic humidifier under the Safety
1st brand.
The Stay Clean Humidifier requires less cleaning by killing up
to 99.9%* of the most common bacteria. With Vyv antimicrobial
LED light technology inside, the humidifier continuously inhibits
bacteria and mold growth 24/7, keeping it cleaner
longer.
The patented chemical-free antimicrobial LED light does not use
harmful UV light, making it safe to use around children, pets
and plants. The humidifier has no need for traditional filters and
features a sleek no-crevice design which is even easier for parents
to maintain. It also includes an auto shut off feature, easy
fill tank, twenty-four hour run time and one-gallon capacity.
Humidifiers have been shown to reduce the survival of the flu
virus on surfaces and in the air**. Keeping a room properly
humidified can help consumers breathe better and sleep more
comfortably. Even more, it also helps keep throat and nasal
passages hydrated, temporarily relieving cough, congestion, dry
nose and itchy skin, making the winter months more tolerable.
"If 2020 has shown us anything, it's that health is paramount,
especially the health of our kids," said Paul Powers, President of Dorel Juvenile Group.
"Our new humidifier was developed with that in mind, as well as the
notion that by spending less time worrying about cleaning, parents
can spend more time with their kids."
According to a new consumer survey exploring Americans' cleaning
habits, two-fifths of consumers have thrown away a humidifier and
replaced it instead of cleaning it, and four-fifths believe that
using a dirty humidifier can cause health problems for people in
the home. "At Safety 1st, we are continuing to
raise the bar to keep children safe and help parenting be less
complicated," said Kellee Senic,
Director of Home Safety and Infant Health. "This innovative
humidifier stays cleaner longer so parents have one less thing to
worry about."
"Partnering with Safety 1st is ideal
for expanding the wonderful benefits of non-UV antimicrobial
light into our homes without the hazards that UV light present,"
said Kristin May, Vyv's Chief
Commercial Operations Officer. "Having such a well-respected and
trusted brand embrace this proven technology, families can be
confident in the many benefits this 21st century
continuous cleaning light technology can have to make our homes
cleaner and healthier."
Named a 2020 winner of the JPMA Innovation Awards, the Stay
Clean Humidifier is available at Safety1st.com, Target, buybuyBABY,
Amazon and Walmart.com for $69.99. To learn more, visit
https://www.safety1st.com/stay-clean-humidifier.
*+99.9% of MRSA and E coli bacterial concentrations killed
within 24hrs; growth of mold (Aspergillus) prevented (in
laboratory-controlled studies with prolonged use).
**A Study by Environmental Health and Engineering (Environmental
Health 2010, 9:55) shows that keeping indoor air at an RH level of
40%-60% can reduce the survival of flu viruses on surfaces and in
the air compared to lower RH levels.
Vyv is a health tech company that has created
proprietary continuous-use antimicrobial light technology for
homes, public places and industry. Meeting international standards
for continual and unrestricted use around people, pets and plants,
unlike dangerous UV light, the company's LED technology creates
environments that are inhospitable to the growth of bacteria,
fungi, yeast, mold and mildew. Our technology can be found in
healthcare facilities, the travel industry, food manufacturing and
services, pharmaceutical manufacturing, retail, commercial and
public buildings, and many other places as overhead lighting. The
company's technology is also embedded inside many other diverse and
creative consumer and residential products like Stay Clean, the
first of its kind. For more information, visit visit vyv.tech.
Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a global
organization, operating three distinct businesses in juvenile
products, bicycles and home products. Dorel's strength lies in the
diversity, innovation and quality of its products as well as the
superiority of its brands. Dorel Juvenile's powerfully branded
products include global brands Maxi-Cosi, Quinny and Tiny Love, complemented by regional
brands such as Safety 1st, Bébé Confort, Cosco and
Infanti. Dorel Sports brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT,
Mongoose, Caloi and IronHorse. Dorel
Home, with its comprehensive e-commerce platform, markets a
wide assortment of domestically produced and imported furniture.
Dorel has annual sales of US$2.6
billion and employs approximately 8,900 people in facilities
located in twenty-five countries worldwide.
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