How do antimicrobial coatings work?

Learn more about AMCs and disinfection

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Antimicrobial coatings (AMCs) are nanoscopic coatings—in other words, measured in billionths of inches—that bond to surfaces and protect surfaces from harmful microbes.


They act like a layer of electrically charged swords that pull microorganisms down, puncture them, and shock them with an electrical charge, inhibiting the growth of bacteria and other microbes. 


No chemical is “used up” in the process because antimicrobial coatings are non-leaching. 


AMCs do not lose strength and are in place ready to kill the next microorganisms, bacteria, or mold spores they encounter.


Regular cleaning helps remove dirt and dead microbes, ensuring that antimicrobial surfaces maintain their effectiveness. Unlike traditional disinfectants that lose potency quickly, antimicrobial coatings provide continuous protection, killing contaminants 24/7.