Speco Explains: Is Using An Antimicrobial Coating Really Necessary?
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning efforts have ramped up and we see most places having a stepped-up cleaning regime. However, are we really safe from the harmful microbes that we are exposed to constantly?
Cleaning is not a one-off process. Cleaners have to repetitively wipe down the same areas many times a day. This creates opportunities for human error from missed spots or even cross-contamination between surfaces and cleaning equipment. Fomite transmission can still take place if surfaces are not cleaned thoroughly or if there are intervals between each clean when the surfaces are not protected by a long-lasting solution.
A good antimicrobial coating fills in this gap by protecting visitors and staff if they touch areas that were missed out during a clean. The potential of fomite transmission due to time gaps between each clean is also eliminated as surfaces are protected by a long-lasting solution.
Antimicrobial coatings have become the foundation of hygiene and safety in the new normal. This new technology is here to stay to complement and fill in the gaps of existing cleaning regimes in order to lower your risk of exposure to harmful germs and viruses.
