What does research say?

Research indicates that many walls in the home are covered in unhealthy, disease causing bacteria.¹

Unfortunately, normal household hygiene practices do not usually include regular cleaning and washing of walls.

Research confirms that many Australians have limited knowledge about healthy home hygiene practices, particularly in relation to food handling. ²

This increasing problem has led to the development of a growing number of innovative products such as Microban® which are designed to keep our homes healthier, cleaner and safer.

What is Microban® antibacterial protection?

Microban® is an exclusive antibacterial protection technology from the U.S. that can be incorporated into plastic, textiles, rubber, paint and other materials.

What does it protect against?

Microban® provides antibacterial protection against bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Golden Staph and the growth of mould, mildew and fungus on painted surfaces such as walls and ceilings in bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, as well as damp areas of the home.

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How does Microban® work in paint?

Microban® technology is incorporated into the paint at the manufacturing stage. It does not wash or wear off, lasts the life of the paint and forms a long lasting physical barrier against bacteria.

When microbes such as bacteria, mould and mildew come in contact with the paint surface, Microban® protection acts to deplete the cells of important metal ions and disrupts their ability to generate energy, which slows their growth and ultimately causes them to die.

Microban®’s effective ingredient works continuously to keep painted surfaces cleaner and safer.

With Microban®, paintwork has extra protection against messy hands, food borne bacteria, bacterial stains and odours, and mould, mildew and fungus. Microban® helps you keep the family home beautiful, cleaner and fresher.

Microban® protection is ideal for walls and ceilings in bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms as well as damp, high humidity areas or wall surfaces, where an added level of protection from microbes is desired.

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How safe is Microban®?

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How does Microban® differ from antiseptics?

While antiseptics such as alcohol are highly effective over a short period of time, Microban® protection lasts for the life of the paint and always works to protect against bacteria.

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Facts about Mould & Asthma

• Moulds are microscopic fungi that live on plant and animal matter. Moulds can be found almost anywhere; they grow on virtually any substance where moisture is present.
• According to the National Asthma Council Australia, exposure to mould may trigger asthma symptoms, hay fever or other allergies.
• Asthma and allergic diseases have increased dramatically over recent years. Currently 40% of Australians suffer from some form of allergy.
• Australia has the second highest prevalence of asthma in the world with 2.2 million Australians suffering from asthma. Approximately 15% of children and 11% of adults in Australia are currently diagnosed with asthma.
• Asthma is one of the most common reasons for hospital admissions of children.
• 311 people died due to asthma in 2004. Since the formation of the National Asthma Council Australia, deaths from asthma have been reduced.
• Mould may trigger asthma symptoms like cough, wheeze and shortness of breath. And also allergy symptoms like a runny nose.
• Taubmans Easycoat is an accepted product in the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program. Products associated with the Sensitive Choice program may help people with asthma and allergies.

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