When a bag is dropped off at the check-in desk at an airport, it goes through several places, touches several hands, and comes in contact with several surfaces by the time it reaches a passenger's destination. The amount of bacteria a bag can accumulate as it transits through so many places is extremely high. Believe it or not, there is a company that recognized this and decided to create a baggage 'cleaning' system for passengers.

Clean focuses on safe, sanitized travel solutions. The new system it developed uses UV-C technology to eliminate 99.9% of harmful pathogens from luggage surfaces. The first airport to make Clean's system available is John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The announcement was made today with JFK Millenium Partners, which manages JFK Terminal 7 and is building the new Terminal 6.

According to the announcement, passengers arriving at Terminal 7 will be able to trial the new technology. JFK Terminal 7 and Clean are running a trial program, offering passengers the chance to clean two bags for $10 in a matter of seconds. The two companies believe this is a perfect opportunity for passengers to sanitize their bags before going home.

"As passengers return en masse to traveling the globe freely, it's crucial that we implement safe, effective solutions to maintain passenger confidence and ensure a healthier travel experience for all. Clean will allow passengers to sanitize their baggage after every flight. Simply gather your luggage from the baggage claim carousel, drop your bags at the Clean machine, and within seconds your bag will be sanitized – because what you bring home with you matters!" - Rodney Jones, CEO, Clean

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