You can find antimicrobial agents in household items like hand wash and soap.
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Antimicrobial Disinfection and Hygiene Supplies
You might not have heard of antimicrobial products before, but you’ve almost certainly come across them. Antimicrobials kill and prevent the spread of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses. They’re used in a range of products, like medicine, cosmetics, disinfection and hygiene supplies.
Most of us are aware of antibacterial products, and antimicrobials work in much the same way. The big difference is that antibacterial products are only effective against bacteria, while antimicrobial products work against bacteria, fungi and viruses.
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What Products Contain Antimicrobials?
You’ve probably come across antimicrobials without realising it. There are thousands of different antimicrobials, both natural and synthetic, used in a wide range of hygiene products and disinfection supplies.
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Antimicrobial Hygiene Supplies
As antimicrobials are agents that kill microorganisms or stop them from growing, they’re used in a variety of cosmetic products. You can find them in hygiene supplies such as:
- Soaps
- Mouthwashes
- Toothpaste
- Hand lotions and sanitisers
- Shampoos
- Deodorants
Veraco SAFE PAD™ Antimicrobial Door Push Pad.
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Antimicrobial Disinfection Supplies
As antimicrobials can kill a large percentage of microorganisms, they’re great for both industrial and household cleaning products. Antimicrobials can be found in disinfection supplies like:
- Detergents
- Bleach
- Sterilisers
- All-purpose cleaners.
While antimicrobial technology is very much a part of modern life, it’s been used for at least 2 thousand years. The ancient Egyptians used plant extracts and moulds to treat infections.
More recently, antimicrobial technology has developed coverings that make public spaces safer through the use of silver ions in contact points. Silver is a natural antimicrobial that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses and prevents them from spreading.
Want to learn more about antimicrobial products and the way they can help protect you and your staff? Get in touch with the experts at Veraco.
