Read labels and you’ll see that most antimicrobial products are only EPA registered, and approved for use on “Hard, Nonporous Surfaces,” such as stainless steel, plated metal fixtures, glazed porcelain, and sealed concrete, ceramics and laminates, which means their antimicrobial capabilities are largely limited to certain countertops, floors, and kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Unfortunately, these limitations exclude the surfaces that the majority of us are in contact with the most: those the EPA classifies as “Soft Surfaces” and “Food Contact Surfaces.”

Think about it. How much time do you spend each week with some part of your skin in contact with countertops, floors, and bathroom fixtures? Now consider how often you’re in contact with Soft Surfaces, which include hats, caps, shoes, socks, and all other clothing; carpets; upholstered furniture, mattresses, blankets, other bedding; curtains; car interiors, wood, drywall, wallpaper, backpacks, stuffed animals, and just about every other item made of fabric, other textiles, or another porous material. Add to that the time you spend in contact with “Food Contact Surfaces,” which include tableware, glassware, cookware, tables, countertops, appliances, and other kitchen surfaces, as well as every other item and thing used to store, prep, cook, serve, or consume food or beverages … and you’re probably looking at a few minutes each week, versus many hours or even days.

Unlike other antimicrobial products, SHIELD is EPA registered, and proven to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and help prevent the growth and spread of bacteria on Hard, Soft and Food Contact Surfaces of virtually every type and material. Perhaps even more remarkably, a single application of SHIELD remains antimicrobially effective for up to 3 months, and does it all without the use of any hazardous ingredients, making it an ideal solution for practically every inch of every residential, commercial, institutional and industrial space, as well as every item and surface in them. See SHIELD’s Directions for Use for more details.