antimicrobial Guardian

Protecting your Investment

Surface damaging bacteria, algae, and fungus can be discovered in every environment, no matter where the workplace, and are a part of everyday life. Even in the cleanest facilities, many kinds of microbes will begin to multiply on surfaces through the smallest touch.  If missed during regular cleaning, they can easily and quickly reach harmful levels or be passed on to other areas.

Micro Custos offers our Antimicrobial Guardian service; the most advanced commercial cleaning solutions for mid to large areas ranging from individual offices to entire buildings.  Our Antimicrobial Guardian process is performed by our certified technicians and provides continuous protection of your facility for the duration of the contract. Utilizing our proprietary equipment, we can cost-effectively treat all common touch points as well as walls, furnishings, floors, equipment and other targeted objects. Allowing the people in your organization to feel safer and healthier with less days out due to illness.

Studies have also shown that:

• A 2008 study by the University of Virginia found that the cold virus can live on surfaces for up to two days.
• Approximately 1.7 million people contract healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) from hospitals alone, and of those, approximately 99,000 result in death.
• Over the last several years, schools and day care facilities have seen increased outbreaks of flu; norovirus; whooping cough; conjunctivitis; and fifth disease, among others. In several cases, these outbreaks have led to schools and districts closing down.
• For fitness clubs, dojos and gyms, an outbreak of a skin disease can do permanent damage to your reputation and business.
• Table tops, bars, seats, menus, and salt and pepper shakers have been shown to have some of the highest microbial colony counts in the restaurant.
• By most accounts, 80% of infections are spread by touching contaminated surfaces.
• Among the millions of daily travelers are, of course, individuals that (knowingly or unknowingly) are infected with any one of 1,500 microbes that can cause illness
• According to the National Health Interview Survey, influenza alone is responsible for about 200 million days of reduced productivity and 75 million days of work absence annually.
   

the process

Our Antimicrobial Guardian process is a combination of our antimicrobial coating solution and our janitorial service.  This process gives you a superior cleaning service that keeps your facility clean on a microscopic level even between services.  Every treated surface will actively eliminate and control the presence of harmful microbes.  When our technician is on site for each cleaning service they will touch up any high-touch areas to ensure the most effective protection.

consultation

First we will do an on-site consultation appointment to discuss expectations, obtain facility measurements, take initial ATP readings, and provide you with a service quote.  During this appointment we will discuss your two payment options; with a contract or without a contract.  If you choose to do a one-year or more contract the cost your initial coating will be spread out among twelve months and added to the monthly cleaning service bill.  With a no-contract agreement the cost of coating is paid up-front and the cleaning service is billed regularly until you choose to end your service.

antimicrobial coating

Once we have an accepted quote we will schedule an appointment for your initial coating.  Our Application phase can be done at your convenience literally any time day or night.  We know you have a busy schedule and we will do whatever is needed to accommodate your needs.  You will need to be clear of the property during and for at least 15 minutes after we’ve finished our application process.  Our process is done via electrostatic sprayer, which allows us the maximum and most efficient surface coverage.  Electronics can be treated but will need to be turned off and unplugged during the application.  Anything that is delicate and easily damaged by water should be removed.  Upon completion we will verify our product is dry and give you a go-ahead to resume use of the property.  

Scheduled cleaning service

Once our application has cured, which takes 24 hours, we can begin our regularly scheduled cleaning service.  While there we will  touch-up high traffic touch points and ensure our protection stays completely effective.  We only use environmentally safe products so you can rest assured no harmful chemicals will be used.

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TYPES OF COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:

Schools and Daycares

Schools and childcare facilities can be breeding grounds for a wide array of bacteria and viruses. So much so that, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), infectious diseases account for millions of school days lost each year in the United States. In fact, their reports indicate that nearly 38 million school days are lost each year due to the influenza virus while an additional 22 million school days are lost due to colds. In addition to concern for the well-being of the student and teacher populations, lost days due to infectious disease can have a financial impact as state funding is often tied to attendance.

Agriculture & Food Processing

Food recalls can inflict permanent reputation damage to product lines and companies, and wreak financial havoc. Potential for contamination exists throughout the supply chain: from the fields and slaughterhouses to the transport vehicles (including refrigerated trucks and containers that often harbor mold), to the manufacturing plant and again to the vehicles that will transport product to its retail destination. Cleaning protocols put in place to mitigate the risk of contamination touch on all areas of the facilities: from employee locker rooms, to processing equipment, and from restrooms to receiving areas. Thinking about food contamination and doing everything possible to ensure safe food is a critical challenge for facilities directors of agricultural and food processing plants.

Athletic Facilities

One of the greatest challenges for athletic facilities is controlling against the spread of infectious diseases through contact with exercise equipment, sports gear, gym mats, artificial turfs, trainer’s tables, whirlpools and locker room benches and floors. Those infections can run the gamut from flu virus and MRSA to an array of skin infections which include athlete’s foot, impetigo and wrestler’s herpes. In a recent report on the proliferation of skin diseases among the athletic community and strategies for combating outbreaks, the National Athletic Trainers Association argues that “a clean environment must be maintained in the athletic training facility, locker rooms, and all athletic venues.” Nothing can ruin a good season like an outbreak of flu or MRSA. Whether professional or collegiate, teams that lose key players lose games. And losing games can mean losing financial support at the turnstiles or from donors.

Food Service

Over 70 billion restaurant meals are served each year in the United States, and more than 47% of every dollar spent on food is spent in the country’s restaurants, delis, cafeterias and catering halls. On any given day two in five Americans will eat at least one meal in a foodservice establishment. Unfortunately, for too many of those restaurant customers, eating out can get them more than just a meal: the Center for Disease Control estimates that annual foodborne illnesses can be as high as 48 million. While that figure is based on projections of unreported illness, hard data from the CDC points to over 1,000 annual outbreaks of foodborne illness in recent years. Foodborne illnesses such as salmonella, E. coli, norovirus, listeria and shigella can occur in the cleanest restaurant or foodservice establishment.

One of the most common forms of transmission in foodservice settings is through contaminated contact surfaces. As a recent exposé by ABC illustrated, microbes are often transferred from contact surfaces in the dining areas by guests who had previously sat in the same seats.

Hospitality and Travel

While they attract millions of visitors each year, cruise ships, hotels, amusement parks, tourist attractions and casinos are areas where infectious diseases can easily be transmitted due to the multitude of common touchpoints. For many of the industry sectors, the issue is a direct existential threat as media reports attract headlines, sometimes deterring people at the height of the booking season. Business and pleasure travelers are increasingly cognizant of the threats associated with travel and look to organizations that take proactive approaches to addressing their concerns.

Hospitals and Healthcare

It's no secret that hospitals, medical offices and healthcare facilities are often the source of infection for millions of people each year. MRSA, CRE, CRKP, Staph, influenza and E. Coli are among the pathogens contracted in healthcare settings every day. In fact, the Center for Disease Control estimates that approximately 1.7 million people contract healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) from hospitals alone, and of those, approximately 99,000 result in death. Crunch the numbers, and the picture tells the story: over 4,500 people contract HAIs on a daily basis: nearly one person in every twenty that is admitted to a hospital will acquire an infection. Not surprisingly, cost to the healthcare system related to HAIs can be as high as $45 billion per annum, with average infections costing up to $25,900 per incident. The financial impact of this phenomenon, according to the CDC, can be overwhelming for healthcare facilities and for the nation's healthcare system in general.

Workplace and Offices

For many of us, more time is spent in the workplace than anywhere else. It is not surprising that offices, factories and other workplace facilities have germs spread all throughout their environments. Exposure to these germs can cause illness which can adversely impact productivity, operational costs, health care costs, morale and most importantly the health of employees. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates that up to 80% of all infections are spread by hand contact with contaminated surfaces and direct human contact. The Journal of Environmental Medicine (JOEM) suggests that respiratory illness alone can cost as much as $134 per employee per year and 1.4 hours of lost productivity per day. Some bacteria can live for two hours or more on a hard surface while others can remain for much longer periods of time. Research has shown that greater than one-third of employees are germ conscious and care about the health and cleanliness of the workplace.

While studies have demonstrated contamination throughout multiple areas of the workplace, the highest levels of contamination have been found in office break rooms and kitchens. These germs are than brought back to work stations by employees and subsequently spread throughout the facility. No one can avoid germs entirely, but by proactively protecting surfaces from these harmful pathogens, the risk of illness can be reduced, sick days can be decreased and productivity can increase. The newest research with employers reveals that the largest "cost" of illness is not medical care but lost productivity. This makes prevention of disease a better investment than ever. SD Labs can assist you with your efforts to protect you and your employees by helping to mitigate the spread of microbes which can cause illness, stains, odors or surface damage in your workplace environment.

Correctional Facilities

Prisons, jails and detention centers are faced with unique health challenges. Crowding, poor hygiene and rationed access to soap and water are among the factors that can lead to sudden outbreaks of flu virus, MRSA and other communicable diseases. Prison health care staff are aware that one or two instances of illness can spread like wildfire and it’s not uncommon for facilities to go into lockdown at the first signs that an outbreak might occur. When a prisoner or staff member comes in contact with a contaminated surface, the transfer of microbes begins, resulting in cross-contamination that can lead to illness.