The present invention relates to a process arising during the illumination of UV light or radiation sources, particularly UV LEDs, and relates to a device for disinfecting textiles, to the use thereof, and to a method for disinfecting textiles and textile-like objects. An aspect of the invention relates to a device for disinfection, comprising or having a housing (1), which carries or comprises at least one, preferably at least two UV light emitting radiation sources (2), electrically conductive connecting means (7), and an accumulator (3), wherein the at least one, preferably at least two UV light emitting radiation sources (2) are arranged in the area of the surface of the housing (1) and connected to the accumulator (3) by the electrically conductive connecting means (7).
