This is an interesting product that cleans and deodorizes using silver ions. Anybody seen one or have first hand use information?

Is Samsung the first to try this concept?

The technology has been used for some time as a bacteria killer in swimming pools.

The "silver ion technology" has been on the market for some time, but from what I've seen and researched (as a chemist and engineer), it's just a sales pitch.

 

Here is a link to an article, which seems to verify that this does not amount to much.