A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder made us shudder. Researchers used green lasers and cameras to show what happens when you flush a typical commercial toilet. As you can imagine, the results were not pretty. Microscopic particles and aerosolized toilet water went everywhere. But that wasn’t the worst part of the study.
The researchers found that the ‘strong chaotic jet’ of water particles and other toilet-related matters reached a height of five feet with a peak velocity of 6.6 feet within 8 seconds of the toilet flushing, which guarantees that if you are in the stall when the toilet flushes without a lid, you’re getting sprayed. But that’s not the worst part. Even though the thought of getting covered in microscopic toilet particles is disgusting, this research highlights how easily microscopic material like bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms can spread. Tiny water droplets from toilets could potentially carry pathogens like E. coli, noroviruses, influenza, and COVID-19.
The obvious solution to this problem is to only flush when the toilet lid is down. But many commercial toilets do not have covers and may have automatic flushing mechanisms that are motion activated when you stand up. So what can you do as a business owner to prevent the spread of bacteria with each toilet flush? Get a MicroShield 360 treatment.
The MicroShield 360 antimicrobial treatment is your safest form of continuous protection against the bacteria and viruses that could be spread from toilet flushing. This antimicrobial coating offers 24/7 protection to any treated surface. The solution is applied using electrostatic technology to ensure equal distribution, and once the solution is in place, it protects for up to one year.
How does it work? When the coating is polymerized to a surface, it creates atomic bonds between the solution and the surface. These bonds create the layer that covers the treated surface with nanoscopic defense spears. These spears are charged and pull in microbes like bacteria, viruses, and other germs when they land on the surface and effectively charges them until they are neutralized. All this action is microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, but it’s there 24/7 to protect treated surfaces from germs and bacteria.
This study proves that toilet gunk is already lining every inch of your restrooms, and it gets reapplied with every flush. No matter how often you clean, you can’t keep up with that. So why not get a MicroShield 360 treatment to have some extra peace of mind? With this treatment in place, you’ll know that every bit of toilet flush that lands on the surface of your restroom is being neutralized so that germs and bacteria don’t spread. Call us today, and let’s get your business booked for a treatment!
