The product description doesn't even mention the light detecting and showing dog urine in carpet......Does it?

I don't know why some of the others are saying it doesn't show dog urine stains on carpet. It does. Keep in mind that if you are simply looking in a house that has light coming in from windows - even if your lights in the house are off, it won't be dark enough. Unless you can block all light, wait until nighttime, close your blinds / curtains to block street lights and such, turn off all lights in the area to get it as dark as possible and turn it on. There were obvious dog pee stains in areas that I wasn't aware of before, urine stains in the bathroom that I thought was clean.

Is this light good for use in hotel rooms for detecting "nasty" stains ??

On "The Doctor's" TV show, the GYN/OB doctor was emphatic that despite the fact that washing your underwear (male & female) in very hot water is the only safe way to wash them. I am a washing guru and got sick of the elastic dying in all of our expensive briefs and panties, I looked for a better way to get them clean without destroying them. I already knew that Oxi-clean pre-wash was the very best pre-wash for areas that have any residue left by a human. The peroxide in the Oxi-clean may not remove old stains in cotton briefs, but it kills the germs and the product that was left on the clothes. That includes the residue left by all adults in their underwear, blood, perspiration and I am certain any "nasty" material. FYI, if the item is white, spraying extra 100% peroxide will strengthen the pre-wash. I won't explain how I did the various tests, but using a black light showed any "discharges", stool racing strips in young boy's briefs, and blood stains, so that I knew exactly where to spray each item. After washing in warm water, the black light showed that the residues I found before washing and using the pre-wash were gone. Keep in mind however, that there are a lot of other things that "glow" on clothes. Certain clothes detergents leave tiny white spots on some clothes, and I have found numerous other things can leave glowing spots, but it is easy to tell the difference between the odd item glowing and the "nasties" that you would be looking for. Some Housekeeping Supervisors use black lights to check sheets in a room that has "supposedly" been cleaned. It is an easy way to see if the top sheet has simply been switched and placed as the bottom sheet, and a new one is placed on top. I will always bring my black light with me to hotels or timeshares. Have great vacations! P.S. When you read the information from Manufacturer near the bottom of the page that fully describes the light, it lists "semen" as something it shows you.

can this light detect blood ?

The direct answer is "No" it cannot detect blood because blood is not by itself fluoresce, in order to detect blood a material that reacts to properties in the blood can be added to the suspected blood sample, thus making the blood become fluoresce by the reaction to the added material and become detectable. Fluids that are detected by this light are seminal fluid, saliva and urine stains. Also, certain narcotics will fluoresce as will bone and teeth fragments, some spiders, scorpions, quinine in tonic water, Vitamin A and the B vitamins thiamine, niacin, and riboflavin Chlorophyll makes plants green, but it fluoresces a blood red color, there is a process to separate the material then it can be seen. antifreeze glows black. Minerals and gemstones like fluorite, calcite, gypsum, ruby, talc, opal, agate, quartz, and amber. Money glows under black light, Passports and most state ID's do as well. whiteners in laundry detergent. There are many more items that glow when exposed to black or ultraviolet light. Here is a fun list of other materials that glow Petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, glows a bright blue. uranium glass or vaseline glass, rock salt, the fungus that causes Athlete's Foot (supposedly glows orange), turmeric, olive oil, canola oil, some postage stamps, highlighter pens, honey, ketchup, cotton balls, pipe cleaners. Hope this answers your questions and more.

If used it to harden clear liquid bondic & needing to look at the liquid to insure I'm aiming at the right place, would I need eye protection?

It took me some time to find the wavelength required to cure the adhesive. This flashlight emits UV at 395 nM which should work. I found one reference to the required wavelength to cure UV bonding agents (385 nM - 405 nM). The flashlight emits bright UV light when the batteries are fully charged but the time needed to cure the bondic is so quick that you should be fine. Some other purchasers of this flashlight do recommend having UV glasses on when using this light for long period. Sometimes to error on the side of caution is best. You will find on the flashlight page under the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" heading that many have purchased UV protection glasses also. here is a great link to a study on UV and the eyes https://www.case.edu/ehs/Training/UV/UVsafety.pdf

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🔦 Spot the unseen, clean like a pro, and never miss a mark!

VERSATILE UV UTILITY - Beyond stains—spot bed bugs, scorpions, fluorescent minerals, and even authenticate money.
COMPACT READY TO GO - Lightweight, pocket-friendly design with wrist strap for on-the-move inspections.
BUILT TO LAST RESIST - Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum with anti-rust and heat dissipation for long-term use.
WEATHERPROOF RELIABLE - IP44 water and dust resistance means it’s ready for outdoor adventures and tough conditions.
ILLUMINATE HIDDEN MESSES - Powerful 395nm UV LED beam reveals pet stains & food spills with precision.

The ESCO LITE Escolite UV Flashlight features 51 high-intensity 395nm UV LEDs housed in a rugged aerospace-grade aluminum body. Designed for professional-grade pet urine and stain detection, it also excels at identifying bed bugs, scorpions, and fluorescent materials. Compact, water-resistant, and battery-powered, this flashlight is a must-have tool for meticulous cleaning, outdoor exploration, and authenticating valuables.

Specifications

Special Feature	Dog/Cat Urine Detection, Find Bed Bug, Find Scorpions, Find Tomato Hornworms, blacklight flashlight
Color	51LED Black Light
Power Source	Battery Powered
Light Source Type	UV LED 395nm
Material	Aluminum
Included Components	1 x 51 UV blacklight,1 x Battery holder(not included battery)
Product Dimensions	2.2"D x 2.2"W x 5.75"H
Voltage	4.5 Volts
Battery Cell Composition	Alkaline
Item Weight	0.36 Pounds
Number of Batteries	3 AA batteries required.
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Warranty Type	Limited
Brand	ESCO LITE
Brightness	600 Lumen
Battery Description	battery_type_aa
Style	51 UV LED Flashlight
Bulb Base	Wedge
Finish Type	Black
Light Source Wattage	5 Watts
Specification Met	RoHS
Mounting Type	Head Mount
Recommended Uses For Product	Camping, Hiking, Security
Manufacturer	ESCO LITE
Size	51 LED
UPC	664271808026 751738471333 600706911787
Part Number	00F-51UV-001A
Item Weight	5.8 ounces
Item model number	00F-51UV-001A
Batteries	3 AA batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Package Quantity	1
Collection	Flashlight Black Light
Shape	Bulb
Finish types	Black
Number of Lights	51
Specific Uses	all
Special Features	Dog/Cat Urine Detection, Find Bed Bug, Find Scorpions, Find Tomato Hornworms, blacklight flashlight
Shade Material	Metal
Light Direction	flashlight
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	Yes
Wattage	3
Wattage	5 Watts
Color Temperature	500 Kelvin

Reviews

D**G

Gets the job done

Not the brightest or best, but this is an exceptional value. Good quality light that serves its purpose well. In fact, this is a must-own for pet owners. Button functionality is simple; easy to adjust. Overall, it does the job without costing a fortune.

16.09.2025

J**R

Works great, nice and bright

Nice and bright. Use it when cleaning the kitchen and bathroom Makes hidden contamination really show. Probably start carrying it with me when I travel to see how well my room was cleaned. Thinking bed stains and evidence of bedbugs.

31.07.2025

M**S

I should just return it NOW!

Ordered and quickly received the light and in good condition. I put the 3 AA batteries in and switched it on. Something must’ve been wrong with it because it wasn’t working properly. I think they got stuff on the lens or something because everywhere I pointed it I was seeing spots on everything. It’s funny how they got the dumb light to show spots that seem to be no higher than 18” or so. I kept looking for the spots on the lens but I couldn’t see anything. Hmmm…. How do they get it to do that? Incredible! So I assume the light is defective in some way. I know it can’t be the 8 kitties that are running around the house. They are good little angels and never do anything wrong so it can’t be them.All kidding aside, the light works all too well and the result is more shocking than I had expected. I’m not a happy camper with the results but not at the light. It definitely makes a statement about piss poor pussycats. So I suggest that after purchasing this light you may want to consider buying a steam cleaner to douche your home! May I suggest a “Neat” little steamer like the one we bought from Duprey via Amazon and we love to use, but now it’s going to get some more serious usage today and for the next few days. Yuck! This light is going to show up a whole new world of things when you switch it on. BEWARE….. I WARN YOU! You can never un-see what the light reveals.In closing, I will have to say that this light far exceeded my expectations of how bright it is and the range of the light. For the price I don’t think I could have found a more perfect lighting tool for revealing the unimaginable??

19.02.2025

A**S

Works great! Missing a Couple features that could make it better!

Light works great and is much brighter than I expected. It only offers the 1 UV color option but is super easy to use! My only suggestions to make it better is make it rechargeable vs 6 AA batteries and make it so the beam is adjustable. It only has one setting for lighting.

2.09.2025

D**.

Great Light

Great bright light. Perfect for spotting scorpions in the dark. As well as seeing how dirty our bath was. Great product.

22.09.2025

V**L

Best for Apartment/Hotel/Home!!!

Used this light for when I moved into our first apartment, you can definitely see the chemicals they used on the ground because it leaves a residue, overall, it does not overheat, great value for the money, easy to use and for the distance it works really good but best with all lights closed and even better when you use it in a section at a time.

30.07.2025

8**L

Great when it does work

When it worked, it was great. Found scorpions and pet urine. It died after about 50 uses. Tried replacing batteries and that wasn’t the problem.

1.08.2025

E**A

Works great

Got it to test glow in the dark and UV items and works great, good size and not heavy at all.

17.09.2025

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