The ÆGIS Microbe Shield is the only carpet treatment available today that protects floor coverings against mildew and odors caused by microorganisms, while retaining its effectiveness after stain removal and cleaning. The ÆGIS Microbe Shield lasts for the lifetime of the carpet.
Mould, mildew, bacteria and germs - these simple organisms, often called as microbes, are everywhere. Microorganisms are diverse in their lifestyles and aggressive causative agents of corrosion, deterioration, staining, odors, and health effects ranging from allergy stimulation to disease.
We can't always see them but in reality, this microbe stays rent-free in your premises and cause problem
Many hospitals, schools, and other institutions favor carpeting over vinyl flooring. Carpeting improves aesthetics, reduces noise, and helps prevents slips and falls. But hospitals are also concerned about the possible spread of infectious diseases and odors caused by microorganisms, and the threat of allergies resulting form uninhibited growth of microorganisms.
Antimicrobial Additives in Cleaning Products
To combat these problems, both institutions and homemakers have established housekeeping practices which include the use of cleaning products containing antimicrobial additives. These additives are based on halogenated salicylic acid anilides, organotin compounds, quaternary ammonium compounds, and
quaternary ammonium sulfonamide derivatives. These treatments base their activity on leaching or diffusion into the surrounding environment. Since most of them are water-soluble, they lack cleaning durability and have to be constantly reapplied. Many have limited biological activity against specific microorganisms and have to be applied in combination with other products.
And laboratory tests have shown that, although these products are effective against some bacteria, both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria readily adapt to many of them, lessening their effectiveness over time. This has led to a general disenchantment with these products and a search for an antimicrobial which can combine effectiveness with durability.
A New Approach
The ÆGIS Microbe Shield is a silicone quaternary amine with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The active ingredient (3-trimethoxysilylpropyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride) controls a broad range of bacteria and fungi responsible for odors, rot, and mildew. This compound destroys microorganisms by
disrupting the delicate cell membranes, and therefore, does not need to be absorbed in solution to be effective. In addition, the ÆGIS Microbe Shield is unique because it combines this property with an important new technology developed by Dow Corning Corporation scientists. They have learned how to bond biologically active molecules to inert surfaces6. This means that the ÆGIS Microbe Shield not only destroys microorganisms but also remains effective through cleaning a stain removal.
The combination of these two technologies-
In addition, these treatments generally are effective against a narrower spectrum of microorganisms than is the ÆGIS Microbe Shield.Do Microorganisms Adapt to it?
Another concern of institutions requiring antimicrobial protection in their floor coverings is the adaptation of microorganisms to the antimicrobial treatment.
In the case of standard water-soluble antimicrobials, the microorganisms can become immune to the treatment, and the effectiveness of the treatment may be gradually reduced. Table V shows the results of adaptation studies on treated and untreated carpeting. Through these laboratory and field tests, the ÆGIS Microbe Shield has been shown to be effective in protecting carpet from the adverse effects of microorganisms, and to be durable through numerous cleanings. In addition, the ÆGIS Microbe Shield is safe and essentially nontoxic with minimal potential for adverse impact on the environment.
The Future Of Hygeine Standard
A healthy clean environment living starts at the micro level. Now you can stop the spread of bacteria, microorganism and fungi in your premises and improve the indoor air quality.
The ÆGIS Microbe Shield is a systems approach to controlling microbial problems and is a powerful performance and emotive tool. We would like to meet with you to present and provide you a thorough introduction to this technology and its benefits.
For more information on the treatment of carpets, soft furnishing and fabrics, please visit our website http://www.aegisasia.com or call us at +65-62419443
