The Science
Eliminate the use of harmful cleaners with our Hypergreen solutions.
How it works
Our Microbe Shield technology uses a mechanical and enzymatic approach, eliminating the need for harmful cleaners and poisons.
Fresh Start acts as a surface primer and disinfectant by killing 99.9% of bacteria, germs, mold, mildew, and viruses. Once the surface is free from these harmful microbes, it is treated with XMicrobe to create a long-lasting surface protectant using a mechanical, non-toxic process that physically disrupts the microbe cell wall.
These are Hypergreen solutions that, in use, are safe for children, adults, and pets. Each product can be used on its own, but they work best in conjunction with one another for the longest-lasting microbe-free protection.
Surface primer and disinfectant.
Long-lasting surface protection.
XMicrobe in action
XMicrobe is a reactive silane quaternary ammonium compound. When applied, the active ingredient forms a colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer coating that chemically bonds to the surface and attracts negatively charged microbes.
With its silane backbone, the cured antimicrobial polymer becomes an integral part of any surface to which it is applied — colorless, odorless, and virtually irremovable.
The lipoprotein and negatively charged cell membrane are drawn to the positively charged treated surface, and punctured by the long molecular chain.
The microorganism is destroyed on contact. Because nothing is transferred and nothing is consumed, the site re-arms instantly for the next contact.
XMicrobe creates a protective coating that reacts to a microorganism first by acting as a sword to puncture the cell membrane, then using its positive electrical charge to shock the cell. This is a mechanical kill, so it does not create resistant strains the way chemical approaches can.
A colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer coating that chemically bonds — virtually irremovably — to the treated surface.
The difference
The shield acts as a layer of swords to defend against microbial growth. Because of its exceptional covalent bond, the bonded polymer is neither soluble nor volatile. That unique bond results in the antimicrobial polymer becoming an integral part of the substrate.
Common questions
No. Unlike conventional antimicrobials, XMicrobe does not off-gas, leach, diffuse, migrate, volatilize, or otherwise leave the surface to which it has been applied. Its safety and efficacy profile is unmatched by other products. Its surface-modifying characteristics have produced a new generation of air filtration products that can control airborne microbes while eliminating the filter surface as a potential site for bacterial growth.
The active ingredient forms a colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer that chemically bonds to the treated surface — think of it as a layer of electrically charged swords. When a microorganism contacts the treated surface, the quaternary amine punctures the cell membrane and the electrical charge shocks the cell. Since nothing is transferred to the dead cell, the antimicrobial doesn't lose strength and is ready for the next cell. Normal cleaning prevents the build-up of dirt and dead microbes that could cover the treatment.
Our antimicrobial is an organosilane. Silanes are extremely efficient bonding agents that can be coupled to other molecules and used to permanently bond them to a target surface. In other words, it is the glue that holds the spike to the surface. This modifies the surface properties of building materials and transforms them into a material that will not support microbial growth.
The sword part of the molecule is a quaternary amine. Unlike traditional quats, which lack the silane portion and therefore have short effectiveness, ours provides long-term protection and controls a very broad spectrum of microorganisms, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is also easier to use.
Conventional products penetrate living cells and kill by poisoning the organism. They act quickly and dissipate quickly to avoid adverse effects on humans and animals. Our technology takes a different approach: it provides an effective initial microbial kill when applied, and then long-term control of growth on treated surfaces. The surface itself is modified to remain antimicrobially active for a long period, unless the treatment is abraded off.
The industry's highest safety ratings, with 24/7 antimicrobial protection for your customers, students, employees, and families.
Chemistry, not chemicals. Hypergreen™ antimicrobial protection that contains no CFCs, ODCs, or VOCs.
Proven since 1979, our nanotechnology was first developed for NASA. Our products are now EPA registered and made right here in Oregon.
Service & partnerships
We partner with existing cleaning services to teach them our products and our techniques, so we can expand our cleaning operations together. Whether your cleaning business wants to work with our customers or simply use our products, we would love to hear from you.
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EPA RegisteredEst. No. 93819-OR-001
NSF Registered (D-2)No rinse required on food contact surfaces
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