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The modification of interior surfaces with a bound an-
timicrobial agent could prevent the development of
microbial reservoirs in a building. The destruction of
airborne microorganisms upon contact with antimi-
crobial surfaces would further reduce human expo-
sure potential, producing an environment with low-
ered risk of allergenic, infective, or toxigenic conse-
quences for building occupants.

The medical significance of airborne microbial con-
tamination in hospitals, schools, offices, and other
buildings is likely to be much greater than traditional
beliefs suggest.

The data from this study show that significant control
of airborne microorganisms’ results from the modifi-
cation or interior building surfaces with an organosili-
con antimicrobial. Even when evaluated under se-
vere environmental conditions, the antimicrobial ac-
tivity of these modified surfaces provides substantive
reduction of airborne microbial concentration. The
initial reduction of airborne microorganisms and the
sustained control of microbial levels during the 30
months of this study are unprecedented. When
viewed collectively, the safety, efficacy, and durability
of this technology provide a unique opportunity to
control the risks associated with microbial contamina-
tion in buildings.

The data consistently showed that air in buildings
with high worker complaint profiles contained exces-
sive levels of microbial pollutants. In plain English
this means there’s lots of stuff growing in buildings
that jeopardizes the health of the occupants without
anyone knowing it and there is technology to make
the space much safer and healthier that really works.

So what is this technology that so effectively and in-
definitely negates and kills the toxic irritants and their
effects?

The Product and Technology:

FloorSafe is an effective and long lasting treatment
for Mold, mildew, algae and bacteria. The active in-
gredient in FloorSafe polymerizes to all surfaces and
is both colorless and odorless. Originally developed

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