Recently approved by the EPA, this breakthrough technology could be a game changer
Imagine the possibilities of a surface-coating product that doesn’t just kill Coronavirus, but also protects against those germs for up to seven days, and potentially even longer. Fortunately, it’s not wishful thinking: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just given emergency approval for SurfaceWise©2, a product from Allied BioScience Inc. that has been called “game-changing” and “groundbreaking” by EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Already, it’s being prepped for use by American Airlines to make air travel safer for passengers.
Best of all? You can utilize it in your buildings, too.
UG2 has formed a strategic partnership with Allied BioScience with the mission of offering this product to our customers. We’ve always been at the forefront of technology and innovation, continually seeking next-generation services. The ability to offer SurfaceWise2 fits in with that vision and gives our customers an opportunity to take advantage of this breakthrough.
“Being able to offer SurfaceWise2 as an option for our customers highlights what UG2 was founded on,” says company CEO Louis Lanzillo, Jr. “We have always sought out what’s next, and what will make the greatest difference for those who trust us with the health and safety of their employees and facilities. We’re very excited for what is obviously a major win for our customers.”
How It Works
Disinfectant sprays are helpful for killing germs, but the biggest drawback is that as soon as spaces and surfaces are used again, they become newly vulnerable. That creates a situation where cleaning and disinfecting must be done almost continually—an unrealistic scenario for places with even moderate foot traffic, like office buildings, warehouses, campuses, hotels, and other spaces.
SurfaceWise2 is unique, since it binds to surfaces upon application and continues to kill viruses and bacteria that land on it, including COVID-19.
The product doesn’t replace cleaning and disinfection, but instead, is considered a “finishing step” that offers protection between cleaning sessions. That can greatly extend the capability of a cleaning and disinfection crew and offers a higher level of safety when it comes to virus protection.
Although initial research proved its effectiveness for seven days, the company is doing tests to confirm that it may last much longer—potentially up to 90 days. How would your operations change if you knew every surface was protected from COVID-19 and other virus threats for three months at a time? That’s why it’s being called a game changer.
Value of Partnership
Under the current EPA authorization, American Airlines can only deploy the product in the state of Texas, which means that some of its planes won’t be sprayed with SurfaceWise2 unless they’re brought to the state specifically for that purpose.
Also, in terms of commercial use, SurfaceWise2 is far from widely available, and will likely take time to roll out into the marketplace, even when the EPA grants emergency authorization for all states, since demand is likely to be very high.
But UG2 customers get to skip to the front of the line.
Because of our upfront work in establishing a partnership with Allied BioScience, we’re able to offer this groundbreaking technology, and UG2 is one of the leading integrated facility service providers in the United States to have it ready and available.
For more information on using SurfaceWise2 in your organization, contact us today, and let’s start a conversation about how to change the game, together.