When you have babies, toddlers and elderly people living in your home, it’s important that you maintain a clean surrounding in your home to prevent allergies and other related illnesses which occur as a result of bacteria or germs. Ever wondered what the most common places for bacteria in the home are? Take a look at this list:
- Toilet bowl
- Kitchen sink – tap and near the drain hole
- Sponge or cloth used to wipe the kitchen counter
- Bathroom taps
- Bathroom sink
- Kitchen floor, in front of the sink
- Toilet floor, in front of the toilet bowl
- Kitchen counter
- Telephone
- Fridge door
- Toilet seat
- Bathroom light switch.
Looks like a really long list, isn’t it? Well, everyone prefers to live in clean surroundings, and while it’s not possible to have a 100% germ or bacteria free environment – even if you diligently wipe, wash and clean – there are many things you can do to minimise the presence of germs and bacteria in your home. Some examples include:
- Washing your kitchen sponge or towels in hot, soapy water regularly. Or, wet the sponge and put it in the microwave oven for a few minutes to kill bacteria.
- Wipe counter tops, fridge and cupboard handles, walls, telephone and other surfaces with vinegar and baking soda
- Clean out the fridge every other week, using a mild solution of bleach and water.
- Wash your cutting board thoroughly with hot water and soap, and let it dry.
But you know, in addition to these precautions and measures to take to eliminate bacteria in your home, there’s a new technology in town which will be of extra help. Mr Paint Man, a primary player in Malaysia’s decorative paint industry, has developed the Superwash Hygienic Coating range of paints. It’s a tough, washable premium paint – intended for interior walls – with a luxurious sheen finish. Not only does Superwash Hygienic Coating repel dirt and dust on walls, it also contains anti-bacterial properties.
Yup, you read correctly. Mr Paint Man’s proprietary technology and R&D efforts have helped them to develop the Superwash Hygienic Coating range of paints, which come with a 99.9% anti-bacterial protection feature. It’s formulated using Nano Silver Technology, which is a technology that enhances the paint’s anti-bacterial properties. No matter how many times you clean, wipe or wash the wall, the anti-bacterial function is actually strengthened (by the act of wiping or cleaning). In fact, the Nano Silver Technology becomes even more potent in the presence of bacteria.
But how does washing boost the power of Superwash Hygienic Coating, you ask? Well, here’s how it works:
- The silver ions (Ag+) in the paint become active in the presence of bacteria.
- Anti-microbial performance of silver ion (Ag+) is injected into the protein and nucleic acids of the bacteria.
- The bacteria protein is broken down, which causes the bacteria to die.
Halo test demonstrating how Superwash Hygienic Coating works
The nano silver technology has been tested and certified by Malaysia’s very own SIRIM and also PSB Corporation of Singapore, using a procedure based on the Japanese Industrial Standard. It’s been tested and proven effective against bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or staph), E.coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
MRSA is a bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans. It infects various tissues of the body and can range from the very mild (which require no treatment), to severe and potentially fatal. These include food poisoning and skin infections. MRSA is especially troublesome in hospitals and nursing homes, because patients with open wounds, sores and weaker immune systems are at greater risk of infection. E.coli is also a common cause of serious food poisoning in humans.
That’s why Mr Paint Man’s Superwash Hygienic Coating is also formulated with hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants, food manufacturing facilities and child care centres in mind, where cleanliness and hygiene is of utmost importance.
Finally, Superwash Hygienic Coating is also environmentally friendly. It has a low odour and low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) formulation.. The low VOC content means that there will be minimal emission of harmful gasses – which often triggers asthma and other respiratory problems – from the paint. So if you’re thinking of re-painting your home for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, why not consider Superwash Hygienic Coating? There are over a thousand colours to choose from – you’ll be spoiled for choice!
