Traditional disinfectants, sanitizers, and other antimicrobial products are designed to eliminate or inhibit the growth of microorganisms that are alive and present on a surface at the time of their application. These products accomplish their antimicrobial feats by drenching surfaces with toxic chemicals, ultimately destroying, or rendering whatever microorganisms currently exist on them unable to reproduce, as their protective outer membranes are attacked and ruptured, and their internal structures shattered.

To help minimize the possibility of also harming people, pets and surfaces, these products are formulated to act, and then promptly evaporate. However, as soon as they disappear, so does their antimicrobial properties. So while these products are generally quite effective at eliminating microorganisms, they’re equally ineffective at keeping them away.

Unlike more traditional antimicrobial products, SHIELD utilizes "Surface Modifying Antimicrobial Technology” instead of toxic chemicals to control microorganisms. Upon application, the active ingredient in SHIELD molecularly bonds to the surface to which it’s applied, covering the surface with a network of uniquely textured, highly durable, positively charged molecules that physically rupture the cell walls of microorganisms that come in contact with it.

Because SHIELD’s active ingredient covalently bonds to treated surfaces, is non-leaching, non-migrating, isn’t metabolized by microbes, and utilizes a “physical” mode of action instead of toxic chemicals, it doesn’t promote the development of drug resistant superbugs. SHIELD is also waterproof, weatherproof, and won’t wash or wear off most surfaces with normal use, cleaning or maintenance. Due to these properties and its inherent durability, a single application of SHIELD can last, remain antimicrobially effective, and continue to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and help prevent the growth and spread of bacteria, for up to three months*.