FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Germagic
How does contact-killing work?
When microbes reaches the surface of the GERMAGIC™ HEPA filters, they come in contact with GERMAGIC™’s contact-killing agents and are eliminated.
How does release-killing work?
GERMAGIC™ encapsulates volatile biocides which are continuously controlled-released into the air. The microbes are eliminated when they come in contact with these volatile biocides in air.
Is anti-adhesion germicidal as well, how does it work?
GERMAGIC™’s anti-adhesion is not germicidal, however it promotes contact-killing as it prevents the surface from being covered. Anti-adhesion was achieved by selecting special encapsulant material which promotes anti-adhesion during formulation stage.
Can GERMAGIC Thyme completely inactivate Human Coronavirus?
According to the latest third-party study (5 May 2020) on virucidal test, Germagic Thyme demonstrated complete inactivation of Human Coronavirus following a 9 minutes 55 second exposure time at room temperature (20.0C) and 50% relative humidity.
Do I need to clean my table (or other surfaces) before applying GERMAGIC Thyme?
While GERMAGIC Thyme can disinfect microbes on a contaminated surface, the coating is aimed at providing long-term protection. We recommend pre-cleaning the area of application so that our coating can firmly attach onto the desired area instead of debris laying on top of the area.
Should I continue to clean my table after applying GERMAGIC Thyme?
GERMAGIC Thyme is designed to complement and reinforce routine cleaning practice to provide a safe environment between cleanings. We recommend continuing surface cleaning by using a slightly damped cloth soaked with our Coating Reinforcer or with diluted bleach. Avoid using alcohol (>85%) or concentrated detergents.
I accidentally cleaned my table with alcohol/detergent, does it mean my coating is gone?
GERMAGIC Thyme can withstand multiple cleaning with diluted alcohol and detergents. Therefore, there is no need to worry if the coated surface is accidentally cleaned with diluted alcohol and/or detergents 5-6 times. We recommend reapplying the antimicrobial coating if you are uncertain about the number of accidental cleanings that were made.
Will the coating expire sooner if there are lots of germs on my table?
While GERMAGIC Thyme releases thyme essential oil for disinfection, GERMAGIC Thyme can perform multiple route disinfection and does not rely solely on thyme essential oil. Moreover, we have previously conducted a 6-month experiment with Hong Kong hospitals and found that the partition curtains coated with our antimicrobial coating was able to maintain a more than 99% reduction in microbial count compared to uncoated curtains.
Can I pay less attention to my personal hygiene after applying GERMAGIC Thyme?
Although GERMAGIC Thyme provides long-term protection and reduces the chance of indirect transmission, personal hygiene still needs to be well-maintained. We should wash hands frequently, wear masks, take enough rests, etc., to be fully prepared to fight the pandemic.
Source: germagic.com