Silver has natural antimicrobial properties;it An antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial medicines can be grouped according to the microorganisms they act primarily against. For example, antibacterials are used against bacteria and antifungals are used against fungi. The majority of Norwex's microfiber has microsilver embedded within the cloth, a natural antibacterial agent. How does it work?Silver interrupts a cell’s ability to form chemical bonds essential to its survival. Bacteria, viruses and fungi need the bonds for their oxygen metabolism. The antibacterial agent is physically embedded inside tiny microfibers. Norwex uses microsilver, not nanosilver, so it will not wash off the cloth into the environment. Norwex antibacterial microfiber does not disinfect the surface you clean by killing the germs on it; rather it removes what is on the surface and collects it within the cloth. The microsilver inside the microfibers then inhibits the growth of bacterial odor, mold, and/or mildew growth within the product, self-purifying the cloth to be ready to use within 24 hours! Did you know?
One of the most important technological developments in recent years has been the ability to produce extremely fine fibers. These “micro-fibers” are of an even finer quality than natural fibers such as silk. In many products it is the luxurious feel and look of the fabrics, which makes the microfiber so special. In others it is their unique physical and mechanical performance which makes this fabric unique. Norwex microfiber’s focus is on the physical and mechanical performance. The Enviro Cloth has approximately 1,865 miles of microfiber – literally stretching from Canada to Mexico! Used dry these fibers produce an electrostatic charge which attracts and holds dust particles. When wet the fibers use capillary vacuum force to pull moisture and grease from the surface up into the fiber. Cleaning Tips with the Enviro Cloth & Window Cloth
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