Nano-Care products

Antimicrobial coating of surfaces

In times of increased hygiene awareness, Nano-Care® offers innovative antimicrobial coating solutions for a wide range of applications. Surfaces that regularly come into contact with bacteria, viruses or fungi benefit from our advanced technology, which guarantees lasting hygienic cleanliness.

Particularly in areas with high hygiene standards, such as hospitals, public facilities or the food industry, antimicrobial coatings are essential to enable continuous disinfection and cleanliness of surfaces in use and to prevent the spread of germs.

Our high-quality antimicrobial sealant offers all-round protection against microorganisms and at the same time increases the safety and hygiene of the treated surfaces.

Find out more about the benefits of our antimicrobial coating and contact our experts for a free consultation.

Our product Liquid Guard®

Thanks to our high level of expertise in coating technology, we can guarantee reliable and long-lasting protection against bacteria, viruses and fungi with Liquid Guard®. While conventional disinfectants only work for a short time, Liquid Guard® provides lasting protection.

The special antimicrobial coating uses innovative nanotechnology to transform surfaces into microscopic “blade fields” of nitrogen molecules. These cut through the cell walls of germs and physically kill them. In contrast to chemical disinfectants, which destroy germs through chemical reactions such as oxidation, Liquid Guard® works purely physically. This also prevents the development of resistance.

Antimicrobial coatings are effective protective layers that stop the growth of harmful microbes on surfaces. They offer protection against a wide range of bacteria, viruses and molds, while other types of coating only protect against wear and tear.

Areas of application*

Due to the antimicrobial protective layer of Liquid Guard®, there are a large number of useful areas of application, especially where hygiene and infection protection have top priority. Below you will find examples of industries and areas of application in which our Liquid Guard® solution is most frequently used.

*Please note – Use biocidal products with care. Always read the label and product information before use.

Hospitals

The risk of nosocomial infections is particularly high in hospitals. Liquid Guard® significantly reduces the transmission of pathogens on frequently touched surfaces. Typical areas of application:

Patient rooms: bed frames, bedside tables, light switches
Operating theaters: instruments, tables, floors
Intensive care units: Monitors, ventilators
Recovery rooms: beds, monitoring devices
Common areas: Waiting room, cafeterias

Nursing facilities and retirement homes

Particularly vulnerable groups of people live in care facilities and retirement homes. Liquid Guard® offers reliable protection against infection for residents and care staff. Typical areas of application:

Residents’ rooms: bedsteads, bedside tables, call systems
Common rooms: dining room, lounges
Bathrooms: washbasins, toilets, showers
Therapy areas: Gymnastics rooms, therapy equipment

Rescue services and transportation

The highest standards of hygiene must be guaranteed in ambulances and medical transportation. Liquid Guard® protects surfaces from germs. Typical areas of application:

Transport vehicles: stretchers, handles, medical devices
First aid stations: Treatment areas, medical equipment

Aviation

Due to the confined atmosphere, airplanes offer ideal conditions for the spread of germs. Liquid Guard® ensures a hygienic environment and minimizes the risk of infection.

Typical areas of application:

Cabin area and cockpit: Folding dining tables, control panels for lighting and ventilation
Sanitary facilities: Toilets, washbasins, door handles

Offices and other workplaces

A clean and hygienic office environment protects the health of employees and increases productivity. Liquid Guard® ensures a long-term standard of hygiene. Typical areas of application:

Workstations: Keyboards, mice, monitors
Common areas: Door handles, water dispensers, coffee machines
Machine control panels: Copiers, printers, production machines

Public facilities

In public areas, clean surfaces are crucial to protect the health of visitors. Liquid Guard® minimizes the spread of pathogens. Typical areas of application:

Elevators: Control buttons, handrails
Sanitary facilities: toilets, washbasins
Communal items: writing utensils, door handles

Other areas of application

Liquid Guard® also offers effective protection against germs in many other areas:

Electronics: smartphone touchscreens, displays
Household: worktops (without food contact), vacuum cleaner bags, toilets, waste garbage cans
Clothing: Mouth and nose protection, sportswear, outdoor equipment (tents, sleeping bags)
Furniture: upholstery covers, mattress covers, cushions, furniture handles
Garden and terrace: awnings, sun sails
Bath and shower: towels, shower curtains
Bathroom: electric toothbrush handles

These versatile areas of application illustrate the high flexibility and effectiveness of the Liquid Guard® coating in a wide variety of environments.

Indications for the long-term effectiveness of the antimicrobial coating

With the aim of maintaining the antimicrobial coating in the best possible way in order to benefit from the effect in the long term, the following instructions should be taken into account in any case:

Curing time: After applying Liquid Guard ®, you should give the coated material sufficient time to act and cure; a drying time of at least 6 hours is required for the coating to develop its full effect.
Gentle cleaning: Only use cleaners with a pH value between 4 and 11 and disinfectants recommended by us. Aggressive chemicals such as scouring milk, paint stripper or chlorinated lime can damage the coating, which is why they should not be used for cleaning.
Avoid mechanical stress: Sharp objects and vigorous scrubbing should be avoided as these could wear or damage the coating.
Regular material care: Clean the coated surface regularly to maintain the antimicrobial effect and optimum hygiene.

Removal of the coating is not intended. Overpainting with other coatings should also be avoided, as this could impair or completely prevent the antimicrobial function.

What alternative forms of surface disinfection are there?

Feature	Liquid Guard®	Silver, copper, zinc	Titanium dioxide	UV-C
Effective under dry conditions	✓	✓
Effective under humid conditions	✓	✓	✓	✓
Does not form resistances	✓	✓	✓
No release of nanoparticles	✓	✓
No release of chemicals	✓	✓
Dermatologically safe	✓
Application security	✓	✓
No accelerated ageing of plastics	✓	✓

Your advantages with Nano-Care®

Our antimicrobial coating offers versatile benefits for a wide range of industries and areas of application. With our expertise and innovative technologies, we guarantee outstanding quality, effective protection against infection and our global promise of effectiveness:

More hygiene

by continuously killing bacteria, viruses and fungi

More security

through permanent protection against the transmission of pathogens

More efficiency

due to a reduced need for frequent cleaning & disinfection