What is the Amerashield® Antimicrobial System, powered by BioShield® 75?
Our system consists of a 3 step process - Pre-Clean, PROTECT and Maintain. It provides continuous antimicrobial protection for porous and non-porous surfaces for 90 days or longer. Amerashield® PreCleaner 485 OR Mold/Mildew Cleaner 105 cleans your surfaces, while BioShield® 75 protects your surfaces by prohibiting microbe reproduction. Amerashield® GreenKleen 420-4 works with BioShield® 75 to help maintain the protection, while making it easier to clean and preserve freshness between cleanings.
How does the Amerashield® Antimicrobial System work?
The active ingredient in the product forms a colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer, which chemically bonds to the treated surface. You could think of it as a layer of electrically charged swords. When a microorganism comes in contact with the treated surface, the quaternary amine sword punctures the cell membrane and the electrical charge shocks the cell. Since nothing is transferred to the now dead cell, the antimicrobial doesn’t lose strength and the sword is ready for the next cell to contact it. Note that in order for the antimicrobials to continue their effectiveness, normal cleaning of treated surfaces is necessary. Dirt buildup, paint, dead microbes, etc. will cover the treatment, prohibiting it from killing microorganisms.
What benefit do I get from products that provide surface protection?
The Amerashield® System uses antimicrobial products that continuously fight the growth of microbes that can cause stains, odors and product degradation. The system makes the surfaces in your home easier to clean and keeps them cleaner and fresher between cleanings.
What types of microorganisms does Amerashield's Antimicrobial System work against?
The system is effective against most common bacteria, yeasts, molds and fungi that cause stains, odors and product degradation.
How do I know that this system is safe?
All of the cleaning and antimicrobial product used in the Amerashield® Antimicrobial System are water based. BioShield® 75 has undergone extensive independent laboratory testing and has a long history of safe use. It is registered with the EPA for all applications in which it is used.
Does this mean I don’t have to clean my surfaces as much or as carefully?
No. The Amerashield® Antimicrobial System provides continuous antimicrobial protection that protects the surfaces in your home, making them easier to clean and keep clean between cleanings. However, normal cleaning practices should be maintained.
Does the Amerashield® Antimicrobial System begin working immediately?
It begins to work as soon as the microorganism comes into contact with the protected surface. The system then works continuously to maintain a consistently lower bio-burden than would be expected on a surface without the Amerashield® System. Under the right conditions, microbes on an untreated surface can double every 20 minutes! A single microbe left to multiply for 24 hours will end up being 2,361,183,241,434,820,000,000 ( that’s over 2sextrillon ) in just 24 hours. Our technology is not a disinfectant and is not a substitute for normal cleaning practices.
How long does Amerashield's Antimicrobial System last?
The Amerashield® Antimicrobial System is engineered to provide continuous antimicrobial product protection for ninety (90) days or longer, keeping the products in your home cleaner and fresher for longer than ever before. The antimicrobial surface protection will not wash off when using our Amerashield® products.
Has anyone ever gotten sick from using products included in Amerashield's Antimicrobial System?
Extensive testing and a long use history of the products used in the system have shown to be safe. While it is impossible to say that no one will ever experience an allergic reaction to anything, it is highly unlikely a negative experience would be observed.
Does the use of antimicrobials cause resistant strains of microorganisms?
No. Since this is a mechanical action, there is no opportunity for cell adaptation or mutation.