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Fact: Toilet bowl: 3.2 million bacteria/square inch |
So why use OxiArmor? To protect your home or place of work from germs! Our certified technicians will treat any surface and/or fabric with our unique oxidizing coating providing continuous protection against bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew, while also eliminating odors. One application by OxiArmor will fight germs for up to 2 years.
Back to top– Our highly trained service technicians will apply a thin, transparent antimicrobial coating to surfaces inside your home or place of business that can harbor harmful microbes. This coating is an electrostatic trap for microbes and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) at a molecular level, completing their destruction through photocatalytic oxidation. OxiArmor's treatment uses the energy of light on a catalyst to create electrical activity at the atomic level. The positive charge of the coating on the surface attracts, traps, and then oxidizes the negatively charged virus, bacteria, mold, fungi, spores and VOCs.
The composite photocatalyst is nanoparticle sized zinc metal, an EPA recognized Minimum Risk Pesticide, on a matrix of nanocrystal titanium dioxide, both mineral semi-conductors. In the presence of light and water vapor, OxiArmor's treatment produces two highly reactive substances: hydroxyl radicals (OH) and a super oxide anion (O2- or 'singlet oxygen'). Hydroxyl radicals are a more powerful oxidizer than chlorine, ozone or hydrogen peroxide. Singlet oxygen is likewise a reactive form of oxygen (Reactive Oxygen Species) that is highly toxic to any bacteria. They act as extremely powerful microbe killing agents by damaging critical molecular structures resulting in the death of the micro-organism. The continuous oxidation decomposes the remaining germ cell contents.
- OxiArmor is like pest control for germs. Our technicians will spray a transparent antimicrobial coating to surfaces in your home or place of business. The coating attracts, traps, and kills bacteria and viruses, including disease causing strains, using the energy of indoor light or sunlight. OxiArmor provides ongoing germ protection for up to 2 years from a single treatment.
Back to top- OxiArmor applied coatings are safe in all respects to humans and all ingredients have been extensively lab and field tested for oral and respiratory toxicity, skin sensitization, and mutagenic potential. It is comprised of nanoparticles of zinc and titanium dioxide which are diffuse and stable in the water-based solution, never as a powder, for maximum effectiveness and safety. OxiArmor's antimicrobial solution is non-toxic to humans and animals and does not penetrate the skin barrier. Our coatings are only available in liquid (water-based) form and are engineered to bond permanently to surfaces upon drying. Unless the coating is sanded, there is no airborne particulate. The antimicrobial spray is not for internal consumption and should not be applied directly to people or animals even though the ingredients are the same as in the safest sunscreens. It is safe and effective for carpet, textiles and bedding.
– This antimicrobial treatment has been thoroughly tested both in labs and in practical applications and is completely non-toxic. It bonds to your surfaces and will not leach or flake off under normal conditions. Unlike some other antimicrobial products it does not contain heavy metals (such as silver) or poisons (like triclosan). OxiArmor provides “green” technology that is safe for humans, pets and the environment as a surface treatment.
Back to topNo, because the continuous oxidation decomposes all components of the germs, it does not allow for microbes to emerge and evolve resistant, as can result with antibiotics or poisons. OxiArmor's applied antimicrobial coating oxidizes and kills the entire DNA of the microbe.
Back to top- Since the photocatalytic oxidation is not microbe specific, any gram positive or negative bacteria, will be oxidized. Viruses of all types are deactivated by the strong oxidative effect of OxiArmor's treatment. Importantly, photo-reduction is an effective spore killer and also inactivates the lethal toxins from the spores. Tests have shown additional suppression of the spores’ ability to survive in phagocytes. Even deadly prions, which cause Mad Cow Disease, have been shown to be deactivated by photocatalysis. Additionally, the surface treatment breaks down the cell byproducts, lipids and endotoxins after bacteria, virus and spore death.
– The oxidation process used by OxiArmor will completely destroy any type of microbe. Here’s a small sample of harmful, microscopic “bugs” that OxiArmor's surface protectant layer is effective against:
The service technicians from OxiArmor use an electrostatic spray treatment to ensure your surfaces are fully coated. Our state of the art electrostatic sprayers provide a negative charge to the dispensed antimicrobial droplets, giving them a force of attraction 40 times stronger than gravity. This allows droplets to move upwards or in reverse to coat hidden surfaces which carry a positive charge. All nooks and crannies, where germs can lurk, will be treated with this progressive spraying system. Please click here to see a sample video on the effectiveness of electrostatic spraying
We can generally treat all the critical surfaces and touch points in your home or place of work in less than 30 minutes. The water based solution will covalently bond to your surfaces in the time it takes to dry, usually within 15 seconds. Hence, there is minimal disruption to your home or work day, just like a visit from the pest control company.
Back to topJust about any surface or textile (except silk) can be treated by OxiArmor for antimicrobial protection. Common surfaces we have treated include, but are not limited to:
The solution used by OxiArmor covalently bonds to surfaces and will not wash off with normal washing or cleaning. It is designed to provide continuous antimicrobial protection on most surfaces for approximately 2 years. Those surfaces that have high touch use and friction (cutting boards, door handles, faucet handles, etc.) may require yearly treatments to maximize antimicrobial effectiveness.
Back to topAny odor generating Volatile Organic Compounds are decomposed by the strong oxidative action of OxiArmor's treatment. This includes the noxious and the toxic, such as ammonia, acetone, chloroform, formaldehyde, benzene, propane, and the byproducts of car exhaust, NOX (nitrous oxides). Others chemical contaminants destroyed are irritants such as the cause of smoke odor (acetaldehyde), chlorine gas, human and pet odors, fumes from cleaning chemicals and, as demonstrated by our independent lab results, the offending compound in Chinese drywall, hydrogen sulfide. Ethylene, the ripening gas that accelerates fruit, produce and floral senescence and spoilage is reduced by using OxiArmor's solution.
Back to topNone. In fact, unpleasant odors such as from tobacco and cleansers will disappear as the antimicrobial layer breaks down the contaminants and VOCs in the room including formaldehydes, sulphurs, ethylene and ammonias. OxiArmor's treatment removes odors caused by organics and even offensive cleanser odors.
Back to topYes, even though OxiArmor’s applied protective coating provides continuous germ protection for surfaces in your home or business, making them easier to clean and keeping them cleaner between cleanings, it does not replace the need to clean away dust, dirt and grime that microbes can stick to.
Back to topWhen the OxiArmor applied coating dries (usually 15-30 seconds after application) the product begins working. As germs or other microbes come in contact with the treated surface, the coating immediately begins the photocatalytic oxidation process to destroy them. An OxiArmor treated surface will continue provide significantly lower bioburden than an untreated surface for up to 2 years.
Back to topOur service technicians will discuss a preparation plan with you either in person or over the phone, prior to spraying the coating to ensure you get maximum antimicrobial effectiveness. Generally, you will want to thoroughly clean all surfaces and touch points that we will have our OxiArmor technicians spray on either the night before or the day of your treatment. Please make sure to move any cluttering objects (such as dinner plates, cups and glasses, utensils, etc.) that are on surfaces to be treated. If you have loose items such as cutting boards that you would like us to spray, we’ll note that on the plan and have you leave them out for treatment.
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