Dry & Store DryCaddy UV review

DryCaddy UV adds a UV-C lamp to Dry & Store's passive drying jar. Inside, a DryCaddy UV Disc of molecular sieve desiccant pulls moisture from the hearing aids at room temperature; each disc lasts one month and two come in the box. A five-minute UV-C exposure, powered by two AAA batteries, is rated by Dry & Store at a 99.99% reduction of Staphylococcus aureus, and a set of good-quality batteries covers about 50 cycles. With no heat source, Dry & Store lists it among its products for rechargeable devices. It weighs 4.7 ounces and measures 3.35 x 3.35 x 3.85 inches, so it fits in a suitcase or a beach bag. The tradeoff is drying strength: there is no heat or airflow, only the desiccant, and the monthly disc is an ongoing cost. Dry & Store warns never to open the lid while the UV-C light is on.

Who it is for

Travelers who want UV-C sanitizing without a power outlet

Price

$44.95 at the Dry & Store online shop when checked.

DryCaddy UV $44.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Five-minute UV-C cycle that Dry & Store says reduces bacteria by 99.99%, specifically Staphylococcus aureus
• Two molecular sieve DC Discs included, each lasting one month
• Runs about 50 UV-C cycles on two AAA batteries
• No heat source, so it works at room temperature
• Weighs 4.7 ounces

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Listed by Dry & Store for rechargeable devices
• Strength: Cheapest UV-C option on this list
• Strength: Portable with no wall power needed
• Weakness: Discs need replacing every month
• Weakness: No heat or fan, so drying relies on the desiccant alone
• Weakness: Two AAA batteries need replacing after about 50 cycles

Key facts

• UV-C cycle: 5 minutes
• Desiccant: DC Disc, replace monthly
• Power: 2 x AAA, about 50 cycles
• Warranty: 1 year

Where it ranks

Dry & Store DryCaddy UV is No. 8 in our Best Hearing Aid Dryers verdict.