Disinfectants are those EPA-approved microbial biocides that can achieve an effective elimination at or exceeding 99.99% of all pathogens. These solutions are generally applied to those that help protect human health by the elimination of infectious germs.

These are divided into various classes, depending upon their type of active ingredient. We use only those that are highly effective, user-friendly and do not leave behind any toxic residue. This is very important - many disinfectants require a complete rinsing with clean water, and are not. They are applied and left to build on the surfaces we touch.

Antimicrobials are solutions proven to coat surfaces - treating them so as to inhibit the growth and propagation of microbes. These may be composed of synthetic compounds, nano-particles of metal or natural bio-polymers. The mode of action of each is different, and if they are such that require an EPA registration, the claims must be restricted to the ability to 'inhibit the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew and other fungi."

What has been independently demonstrated time and again is the fact that many of these have equal efficacy in keeping harmful germs at check - not just inhibiting their growth, but continuously destroying them for up to 30 days.