We love ’em to the moon and back, but both dogs and cats, young and old, will occasionally have their little accidents!
This professional grade, UV based Dog and Cat Urine-Stain Detector, will help you locate dry urine stains in carpets and on furniture, so you may clean and sanitize as required.
FORENSIC UV for what the eye can’t see ™
One of the key reasons why the UV PRO Pet Stain Detector is the best stain detector on the market, is the superior quality, Korean made UV LEDs we use, together with our unique UV PRO FILTER which removes 99% of visible interference light, so you only see the glow of the substance or surface material to the invisible UV light emitted. This killer combination produces consistent professional results at an affordable price.
Unlike man-made fluorescent materials such as white fabric, white paper and UV paint etc which glow brightly under UV blacklight. Natural fluorescent substances such as dog and cat urine etc, do not glow brightly under UV. In fact they are generally quite dim, so do not expect a supernova! You will be looking for areas slightly brighter than their background; you’ll know them when you see them.
There are many factors which determine how bright a stain will be (or not be), though too many to mention all of them. In short; old stains are generally dimmer than more recent ones. Different types of animal urine stains can glow in differing colour tones and in varying degrees of intensity. Cat urine glows particularly well under a black light, as it contains high levels of phosphorus, but the intensity of the urine-glow can vary depending on the animal’s diet and health.
Please bear in mind that pee on absorbent materials like carpet and fabric-coated furniture, will quickly soak down through the visible layers, leaving only a fractional coating on the surface (especially after vacuuming and cleaning). This may mean there is little enough dried urine remaining on the surface to create a meaningful glow!
Note: Dog and Cat urine stains must be FULLY DRY for them to fluoresce. Fresh, wet or damp stains will not show up under UV light. Allow time for the urine to fully dry out.
Note: There are many natural and artificial substances and materials found in the home which will also fluoresce under UV light!
Pro Tip: Always ensure batteries are fresh and have plenty of charge in them. Weak batteries = Weak results.
Pro Tip: To test the strength of the invisible UV beam, shine it onto a piece of plain white paper or white fabric
Pro Tip: When searching for stains, be sure to darken the room as much as possible first. Stains will NOT show up well in bright light / daylight, so its best to search for stains at night,
Pro Tip: When you find a stain, mark its location with chalk, tape or a pencil. This way you’ll find the spot when the lights are back on.
Pro Tip: Be sure to check walls and sides of sofas etc, especially where male dogs and cats are concerned.
Pro Tip: If you do find urine stains, it is important to clean them up as soon as possible. Urine can contain harmful bacteria that can make you or your pets sick. To clean up urine stains, you can use a commercial enzymatic cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water. Be sure to follow the directions on the cleaner label.
Do not allow children to use this product unsupervised.
Remember. Safety first! Do not shine torch beam directly into the eyes or at faces.
About UV Light
There is much mis-information online about UV light (Blacklight) we’ll clear up a few main points here…
Is brighter really better?
No. Absolutely not. UV is invisible to the human eye so ideally you should see nothing! What you do see is visible ‘interference’ light (known as spill) and is a bi-product of poor quality inferior UV LEDs. This bright, purple glare is not UV and only serves to illuminate the search area, actually making it harder to see the actual fluoresce you are looking for!
The UV rule of thumb is: The brighter it is, the worse it is!
This is why our UV PRO range are made with a special UV PRO filter which removes all visible light and only lets the invisible UV light through. This produces great, professional results.
The more LEDs the better?
Again. Absolutely not. The greater the number of inferior (cheap) LEDs the torch has, the more visible interference light it produces and the worse the result.
Tip: Avoid any UV Torch with more than 9 LEDS.
Does frequency matter?
Yes. The frequency of UV light emitted determines the quality of results obtained. There is a sweet-spot for UV which is between 365nm and 385nm. However, to manufacture LEDs capable of emitting in this frequency range is far more expensive. The cheap UV torches sold on eBay and Amazon, will use inferior quality Chinese made LEDs emitting in the range of 390 – 410nm. At this range the UV light is a very poor quality and the visible light output is at its highest (see here for more about UV Blacklight).
GLOWTEC UV PRO Forensic Torches are made using high quality KOREAN made 365-385nm UV LEDs which peak at 380nm with a much lower visible light output. This provides the best balance of quality, performance and price with excellent value for money.
That really depends on what it is your are looking at / looking for!
Unlike man-made fluorescent materials such as white fabric, white paper and UV paint which all fluoresce brightly under UV blacklight, natural fluorescent substances such as urine and body fluids, which whilst they do glow (fluoresce) under UV light, do not fluoresce brightly! In fact they are generally quite dim, so do not expect a supernova!
The colour shown under UV light is determined by the chemical composition of the substance, not the UV light itself.
Specifications
UV Source: 9 x UV-LEDs
Operation: Single Mode (9 LED)
UV Source: Korean Made UV-LEDs 365-380mn Peak
UV PRO Filter: 365-385nm Passthru
Power output: 0.5 watt
Batteries: 3 x AAA (not supplied)
Construction: Steel
Body Size: 100 x 30mm
Body Colour: SILVER
Delivery
See ‘Delivery‘ tab on the menu bar for more detailed shipping and delivery information.
Whilst we can usually turn around most web orders within 1-3 working days. Please allow time for the order to be processed and produced for you. If you have genuinely urgent order, please contact us first to ensure we are able to turn around your order in time. Please appreciate that there will be other customer’s orders ahead in the queue!
Please Note: We are unable to ship web orders on Mondays.
UK Delivery options
Standard Delivery is a flat rate delivery charge using Royal Mail’s 1st Class Parcel Post.
Special-Delivery (small parcels) and UK Courier (larger/heavier parcels) will provide a swift next day delivery from the day of dispatch and NOT from the date of order.
Note: We do not to offer a specific ‘Next Day Delivery’ option as we cannot realistically guarantee such a service, especially in the current climate.
If you require a recorded / tracked delivery, please select either the Express Delivery or Courier Delivery option at checkout.
EU & International Orders
Owing to the higher cost or processing and shipping EU and International orders we have a £50Minimum Order Value (MOV) for VAT Exempt Business orders.
However, due to new EU VAT rules, private (B2C) orders have a £135 Minimum Order Value. Please Note: Whilst we will not add VAT to your order, VAT will be payable once the goods have arrived in your country.
Business Orders destined for the EU will require a Company Name, VAT Number and EORI Number for customs clearance.
We will only ship EU and International orders at the Buyers risk. Once the goods are handed over to the courier they become the buyers property and responsibility.
For reasons of security and speed, we only ship EU and International orders via Express Courier. Delivery charges are calculated at checkout.
