Shield Advanced Antimicrobial Agent - 16 Oz spray bottle
The ideal antimicrobial agent for sanitizing and helping maintain nearly any surface:
True “Green” antimicrobial being introduced to the Tile Industry after 30+ years of safe use in other industries.
Protect and prolong the life of your products.
A better green solution for the entire product lifecycle.
First, Do No Harm
How can leaching technology – the use of heavy metals or poisons to kill microbes – be environmentally friendly? Tile Doctor Shield provides a physical mode of antimicrobial protection, so safe that you can wear it. Tile Doctor Shield’s technology has been used on skin contact surfaces for more than 30 years – from socks to clean-room uniforms. The silane-based formula is no more harmful than sand, and won’t transport from the surface during production or use.
Low doses of toxic substances emitted from a chemical antimicrobial can facilitate the development of resistant bacteria strains. With the physical mode of action, there is no chance of creating a superbug.
The Technology
Tile Doctor Shield creates a polymer layer on fired ceramics and other hard surfaces, and cross-links for more comprehensive coverage. Tile Doctor Shield creates a covalent bond, the strongest chemical bond, for durable, non-leaching, antimicrobial activity.
Tile Doctor Shield can not dissipate or leach off the surface or transfer to the skin or other objects. It works by physically rupturing the microbe’s cell membrane on direct contact, rather than by poisoning. The treatment stays on the surface ready to protect for as long as the surface stays intact and can be recharged with topical application.
Prepare: Heavy-duty formula cleans and prepares surfaces for Tile Doctor Shield application. Prepare removes stubborn dirt, grease, mold and mildew.
Maintain: Environmentally friendly cleaner maintains and preserves Tile Doctor Shield treated surfaces. Maintain replaces all other household cleaners.
SHIELD MEANS PROTECTION
Antibacterial AND Antimicrobial
Bacteria need four things to survive: water/moisture, nutrients, temperature and pH levels, and a receptive surface.
Tile Doctor Shield draws the average microbe (3 microns wide) onto a surface with magnetic force, rupturing the cell wall with the equivalent of 25,000 spears. A Tile Doctor Shield surface is inhospitable to a broad spectrum of microbe like bacteria, algae and fungi.
Better Than Competitive Products
Does not leach to transfer harmful chemicals to the environment or family members.
Does not require light to activate process
An antimicrobial solution that is effective in manufacturing applications and can be recharged topically.
No VOC’s.
No effect on coefficient of friction (COF).
Virtually Self-Cleaning
The Tile Doctor Shield can make a surface hydrophobic (water hating) or hydrophilic (water loving), which means your surface is much easier to clean and virtually cleans itself. A Tile Doctor Shield protected surface releases stains, and prevents hard water and soap scum deposits. Those surfaces can be maintained with simple soap and water, and fewer toxic chemicals go down the drain through a cleaning process.
Safe and Durable for 30 Years
Without exception, the technology behind Tile Doctor Shield is the unsurpassed technical and scientific leader in antimicrobial technology in non-leaching antimicrobial, used by the leaders of numerous other industries and brands. The technology is accepted, registered and readily available worldwide.
Any product can benefit from Tile Doctor Shield protection:
Prevent the growth of odor and stain-producing bacteria.
Keep surfaces cleaner, longer.
Prevent the deterioration of surfaces due to microbial growth.
All of these products and more can be protected by incorporating or applying Tile Doctor Shield:
Ceramic Tile or Natural Stone
Sanitary Ware
Grout
Membrane, Waterproofing and Crack Suppression
Mastic
Thinset
Backerboard
Fiberglass Enclosures
Tile Doctor Shield can be used Virtually Anywhere:
Hospitals and Medical Areas
Public Areas
Homes
Restaurants
Schools and Universities
The Tile Doctor Shield Difference
Quality
Easy to clean and maintain
Eliminates need for harsh cleansers
Keeps surfaces cleaner, longer
Registered and available worldwide
Prevents deterioration of surfaces due to microbial contamination
Safety
No VOC's
Does not leach
Does not rub off or migrate onto the skin
No heavy metals, silver, arsenic, or polychlorinated phenols
Safe enough to wear
More than 30 years of effective use
Durability
Single application lasts for months
Covalent bonding to surface
Easy to apply
Cross-linking for maxiumum effectiveness
Effectiveness
99.9% Kill log
E ective against objectionable odors and stains due to microbial growth
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Nothing is less environmentally friendly than our disposable culture, and perception is as critical as reality. Microbes canwreak havoc on the appearance and functionality of any durable good, leading to premature erosion of the product. Staining and odors from microbes leave the perception of lost utility long before the product is actually ready for disposal. Functionally enhanced microbial protection can give products a longer, more useful life, so it can be reused or recycled.
Indoor Air Quality
VOC’s, or volatile organic compounds, are a critical component of LEED Certi cations for indoor air quality. Shield contains no VOC’s, and initial testing indicates a positive e ect on indoor air quality.
Cradle to Cradle Accountability
Sustainability should be considered from every aspect of sourcing, manufacturing, transportation, use, disposal and recyclability. Many antimicrobials leach into the water, creating harmful effects for waste water or run-off, and have been negatively recognized for their impact on fish and other wildlife.
Non-Leaching
microorganisms without the use of chemical toxins. Competing technologies use heavy metals, silver, triclosan or otherleaching chemistries that emit low doses of toxins in order to be effective. Furthermore, once the supply of chemicals is used up, there is diminishing return on the efficacy.
Physical Elimination of Microbes
In contrast to a leaching technology, Shield provides a mechanical mode of antimicrobial protection. This means there is a physical rupturing of the microbe’s cell membrane on direct contact, rather than by poisoning. Shield draws the average microbe (3 microns wide) onto a surface with magnetic force, rupturing the cell wall with the equivalent of 25,000 spears. The modified surface becomes inhospitable to a broad spectrum of bacteria, algae and fungi. There is no chemical to be consumed by microbes - or by humans. It does not dissipate or become depleted and allows continual control of microbial growth over time. The antimicrobial will be fully effective as long as the surface remains intact.
Long-term Effectiveness
Adding to Shield’s safety profile is its characteristic of covalently (permanently) bonding to surfaces, allowing for residual protection long after the initial application. This allows for a protected environment long after traditional antimicrobials or sanitizers have ceased working. The use of Shield allows surfaces to be protected in between routine cleaning.
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