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Recent hospitalisation data reveals that a new variant of coronavirus has emerged, the Eris variant, now accounts for a significant portion of COVID-19 cases in the UK. In the face of this new challenge, it becomes crucial to explore innovative solutions to reduce the risk of contamination and the spread of this and other microbes.

Taggant technology is the use of microscopic particles that emit light when exposed to specific wavelengths. Traditionally used in counter-fraud technologies, BioCote® has ingeniously adapted this concept to highlight the presence of antimicrobial additives in products.

Many people don’t realise that spice racks and jars can be a breeding ground for bacteria and other contaminants. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of contaminated spice racks and jars, and how antimicrobial technology can help solve the issues surrounding longevity and cleanliness. 

With the King's coronation ceremony fast approaching, we couldn't help but wonder: how ancient crowns have stood the test of time for centuries? Similar to the innovative BioCote® silver ion technology, turns out that they are crafted from materials with natural antimicrobial properties.

When it comes to constructing buildings in hygiene-critical locations, taking steps to ensure easy maintenance and protection against deterioration is essential. By specifying materials and products that complement cleaning protocols, you can greatly reduce cross-contamination and early product failure.

Mould spores are invisible to the naked eye and can travel through the air and land on surfaces, which can lead to property damage and health issues. Mould can grow anywhere and spread throughout the house, destroying the materials it is growing on and can spread more quickly on some materials, like cardboard or paper, fabrics, and wood.

Integrating antimicrobial technology into medical devices and equipment can destroy microorganisms while reducing cross contamination and increasing product longevity. Healthcare facilities can make a difference by using antimicrobial products in high-touch areas like door handles, grab rails, soap dispensers, and more because they not only reduce the risk of cross-contamination but also significantly reduce the number of microbes in the air, keeping medical supplies more hygienic.

Medical devices and equipment with antimicrobial technology have a number of advantages depending on the quality of the additives used, where some bacterial strains cannot survive on surfaces that have been protected. Antimicrobial technology enables the production of products that are of the highest quality, most effective, and hygienic.

Bacteria, along with other microbes, have a remarkable ability to survive and even flourish in habitats that other organisms cannot endure – hot springs, the stratosphere and even in radioactive waste.

BioCote® antimicrobial technology will provide a permanent odour control and deliver optimal freshness and hygiene for a range of materials and components within a vehicle.

A recent study from SCS (Sofa Carpet Specialist) has shown that bedroom carpets are over ten times as dirty as our toilet seats. We are taking a look at the findings of this study and how you can reduce the build-up of microorganisms on your carpet to keep your bedroom hygienically cleaner.

The toilet plume, an aerial dispersion of microscopic particles caused by a toilet flush, is a genuine phenomenon that has …

In a relatively saturated market, manufacturers are increasingly seeking ways to differentiate their paint products. Aside from vibrant new colour ranges, easy-clean promises and environmentally-friendly ingredients, what else can you do to make your paints & coatings stand out from the crowd?

Plastic pollution is a topic currently dominating the global news feed. BioCote® recommends introducing antimicrobial technology into a greater range of plastic products to help us win the war on plastic pollution.

Adjective – active against microbes. Noun – an antimicrobial substance. These definitions are a start on what an antimicrobial really is.

BioCote® are committed to delivering the best antimicrobial service to all of our customers – and we will put that in writing. We are a full service antimicrobial solutions provider, presenting our customers with a complete range of support services that enable them to realise the full potential of their investment.

The comparison between BioCote® silver antimicrobial technology and copper based additives is a perfect example. Whilst it is true that copper, like silver, is an effective antimicrobial, there are questions surrounding the suitability of copper as an antimicrobial technology, and we thought we would put these questions to bed.

Familiarity brings expertise and expertise leads to authority. Of course, expertise and authority in one subject does not confer familiarity with other, unrelated subjects; that’s where partnership can pay off in dividends.

We bought a brand new pair of traditional white canvas pumps. One was sprayed with a BioCote antimicrobial treatment formulated specifically for fabrics and the other was left untouched and acted as the test control.

BioCote® antimicrobial technology can be incorporated into any surface found in the gym; mats, keypads, vinyl upholstery, handles, weight bars, dumbbells – you name it.

BioCote® looks at the increasing use of antimicrobial protection in plastics, including production methods and how additives can be incorporated, as well as looking at how the technology works and its future implications.