The Microsafe Technology behind the Nanocyn® Disinfectant & Sanitiser is the original, patented biotech breakthrough. For almost 20 years we are leading our technology sector with the most approvals and independent testing. It is the world’s first and only shelf-stable product of its kind which is entered in the Australian TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) ARTG as a “Registered, Hospital Grade Disinfectant” and approved to kill both enveloped (COVID-19) and non-enveloped viruses (Norovirus) within 30 seconds.

About The Technology

The patented Microcyn Technology is the result of almost 20 years of research. It is tested and proven as a fast-acting, non toxic solution for rapid and effective infection control. It requires no dilution or mixing and does not require any special handling or disposal. Nanocyn is non-toxic and safe for the environment and the most approved all-natural disinfectant in the world.

The Standard

Nanocyn® can eliminate viruses and bactiera within 30 seconds of contact by disinfecting not only hard surfaces but also the entire airspace, making it the first choice for hospitals, healthcare providers as well as many other industries in many countries. No other product allows the fumigation of an entire room with people present, which results in enormous cost and time savings. Nanocyn® is far superior to steam, UV-Light or toxic hydrogen peroxide solutions due to its non-toxic and non-corrosive properties. Nanocyn® is the benchmark for infection control.

Proven Benefits

Immediate & significant reduction of harmful viruses and bacteria, as well as odour elimination, is achieved by fumigating key areas throughout any facility. The rapid and efficient application ensures no interruption to day to day operations. Efficient – Safe – Effective. The Microcyn® Technology is backed globally by over 30 clinical studies and papers and has earned numerous international accreditations and endorsements. Nanocyn® kills 99.9999% of viruses and bacteria in 30 seconds, including antibiotic-resistant MRSA, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Noroviruses.

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Keyboards and Bacteria

Research from the Swinburne University of Technology  in Australia studied the amount and type of bacteria on personal faculty keyboards and shared keyboards and other surfaces around the university. They found that keyboards can have high levels of bacteria on them and that shared keyboards tend to have more bacteria than those used by only one person.^[1]

Even more disturbing, research by University of Arizona researchers also found that the average desktop has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. That study took samples from offices across the United States, and also showed that women’s desks tended to harbor more bacteria than men’s.

A study at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital found that two deadly drug-resistant types of bacteria (vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)) could survive for up to 24 hours on a keyboard, while another common but less deadly bug (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) could survive for an hour.^[2]

How Do Bacteria Get on Your Desk and Keyboard?

Most of the bacteria found by researchers are types that tend to live on people, usually in our skin and in our mouths and nasal passages. So it is likely that most of the bacteria came from our hands.

Although many of these bacteria won’t hurt you unless your immune system is weak because of another illness, it could still cause an infection in you have a cut on your fingers (even a tiny one you can’t see).It is still wise to be careful, especially if you are sharing a computer with other people. For example, if the person who used the keyboard before you was coming down with the flu, it is possible that you could catch the flu from using the keyboard afterwards.

A good precaution is to wash your hands before and after using a shared computer, telephone or other equipment and to encourage others to do the same. It is not a good idea, either, to eat at your computer, especially if you share it with others. When you eat and then type, you are probably transmitting bacteria from your mouth to the keyboard (not to mention getting crumbs everywhere).

Hospital Computers

With more and more doctors switching to electronic patient records, keyboard bacteria are becoming a problem in hospitals as well.

This could lead to serious problems in hospitals since many people could potentially use the same computer and then transmit the bacteria to patients. People who are already sick may be more vulnerable to bacterial infections, so hospital patients may be more likely to become seriously ill from bacteria transmitted from computers and health care workers’ hands.

Researchers have found that a good way to prevent the transmission of this type of infection is for health care workers to wash their hands and to have computer keyboards disinfected on a regular basis.^[3] [4]

What Can You Do to Keep Your Computer Clean?

Remember that everything you touch does not have to be sterile in order to be safe. There are bacteria all around us and most of them will not make us sick. Having some bacteria on your keyboard will not necessarily hurt you.

There are some bacteria, though, that can make us sick, so washing your hands before and after using your keyboard is a good idea. For everyday hand washing, regular soap and water are effective to kill bacteria. Special antibacterial soap is not necessary outside of health care settings. Alcohol-based hand rub can also take the place of hand-washing if your hands are not visibly dirty or greasy.

If something disgusting happens to your keyboard or it is very dirty, here are some steps to clean it.

1. Shut down and unplug your computer.
2. Turn the keyboard upside down to empty debris from between the keys. If you are using a can of compressed air, you should use it at this point to blow debris out from in-between the keys.
3. Dampen a cotton swab (such as a Q-tip) with water or isopropyl alcohol. Make sure it is damp, not wet. Use it to clean in-between the keys.
4. Dampen a lint-free cloth with your chosen cleaner. Again, make sure it is damp, not wet. Wipe down the rest of the keyboard with the cloth.

It is possible to take the keys off of some keyboards for a more thorough cleaning, but not usually necessary, since it is most important to clean the parts you touch the most.

Remember, simple hand washing is always the best way to stop the spread of bacteria!

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The survey, conducted in November 2018, found the majority of manufacturing employees identify operational efficiency (96 per cent), safety and hygiene (94 per cent), and organisation of work environments (93 per cent) as top enhancers of their happiness on the job.

The study also concluded efficiency, organisation, safety and hygiene rank considerably higher than other factors in a facility, such as advancements in technology and machinery (87 per cent).

According to the study:

• Nine in 10 manufacturing employees believe quality on-the-job tools, such as cleaning products, impact their productivity (90 per cent) along with their happiness (91 per cent)
• 71 per cent of employees believe operational efficiency strongly impacts their productivity, 96 percent believe it boosts their happiness
• 94 per cent of employees find that a hygienic, healthy and risk-free work environment impacts their happiness (57 per cent strongly agree)
• 60 per cent of workers find that organisation of work environment strongly influences their productivity, and 93 percent find it affects their happiness

For plant managers and facility supervisors, improving hygiene and safety are critical for boosting employee morale in addition to facility efficiency.

Maryellen Anastasio, marketing manager, Essity said happiness and productivity go hand-in-hand, particularly in fast-paced, high-risk environments like manufacturing.

“Facilities should consider the tools they are using and adopt safe and hygienic solutions that will not only improve operational efficiencies but motivate and engage employees. By making these changes, employers are sending a message that they care about their workers’ happiness and well-being.”

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