FAQs

Can you continue your normal cleaning regiments?

You can wash and clean the surface without removing the anti-microbial as we recommend keeping your normal cleaning schedule. Abrasive or caustic (pH>10.5) cleaners will shorten the effective life.

Will this damage any of the surfaces it is applied to?

BioArmour® is suitable for fabrics that include polyester, polyester-blends, cotton, fleece,insulation, fiberfill, foam, leather, synthetic, leather, hard surfaces such as wood, metal, and drywall.

Will its use result in “super bacteria”?

No. Adaptation studies show that microbes do not adapt to BioArmour®.

Will it react to constant sun contact?

No, it doesn’t react to sun contact. If it is constant sun contact, it may be recommended to increase your routine spray.

How does BioArmour® impact fabric durability and performance?

BioArmour® was designed to be highly compatible with a wide range of fabrics. Unlike other antimicrobial agents that can be harmful to humans or the environment or to cause discoloration and fabric finish, BioArmour® does not negatively affect a products’ safety, integrity, functionality, aesthetics or durability. In fact, by eliminating bacteria-caused stains and odors, BioArmour® actually improves the performance and durability of fabrics to which it is applied.

Is this product safe?

BioArmour® Surface Spray and Hand Sanitizing Gel is:

• Fragrance Free

• Petroleum Free

• Gluten Free

• Non-Greasy

• Safe to Handle

Does BioArmour® contain any harmful chemicals?

BioArmour® uses ingredients which are registered with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and are both effective and suitable for these end-uses.

There have been no adverse effects reported on people, plants or animals, and it is EPA registered for skin contact applications and Oeko-Tex certified for all end uses (Classes I-IV). It is free of arsenic and contains no heavy metals (e.g., copper, mercury, arsenic or tin) that can remain in the environment after use. BioArmour® also does not contain nanotechnology or polychlorinated phenols common in some other antimicrobials. In a landfill, BioArmour®’s active ingredient will break down to its basic components of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and silicon dioxide (sand or quartz) in about five years.

How Does it Work?

BioArmour®’s antimicrobial activity properties function using four distinct methods.

1. One end of the molecule anchors the antimicrobial molecules to surfaces like Velcro.

2. The other end (the C18 pendent end) acts as a spear to rupture the cell membrane of cells that come into contact with it.

3. The molecules also contain a charge that draws the bacteria to the spear point end.

4. These long chain molecules reduce the tension between surfaces to more easily spread and cover surfaces to which they are applied.

The biocidal activity is associated with the C12 to C18 alkyl derivatives. The mechanism of bactericidal/microbiocidal action is thought to be due to disruption of intermolecular interactions. This can cause dissociation of cellular membrane lipid bilayers, which compromises cellular permeability controls and induces leakage of cellular contents. They are active against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. In other words, the spear endruptures the cellular membrane causing the bacteria or virus to “spill out its guts” and the cell now can't exchange materials through the cell membrane. Since the cell cannot maintain the basic metabolic functions that are needed for its survival, it dies.