How to limit the spread of bacteria in public spaces?

Hospitals and schools, as well as offices, residential buildings, hotels, and even restaurants represent a risky space in terms of the transmission of viral and bacterial infections. The ambition of architects and builders must therefore be to seek solutions that will help reduce the risk of virus and bacteria transmission and thereby improve the microbial climate of public spaces.

Structural or construction elements will certainly not solve influenza epidemics, but by implementing the correct air circulation solutions, high-quality air conditioning, and subsequent monitoring of indoor air quality, we can significantly increase the level of a building in terms of health and hygiene. But is this all that we, as builders or architects, can do?

NEGLECTED DOOR HARDWARE

"By the way - according to statistics (Unilever, WC Glorix Research), only 40% of people wash their hands after using the toilet, isn't that a sufficient reason to pay more attention to the quality of door hardware in public spaces?" adds Jan Nečas. "The idea that, for example, an hourly cleaning regimen on the doors of gas station toilets or restaurants solves the problem of bacterial and virus transmission is completely illusory."

ANTIBACTERIAL HANDLES MADE OF CU+

Antibacterial door hardware made from CU+ (antimicrobial copper) represents the most accessible and effective way to kill bacteria directly on the handle itself. The material used has been shown to kill 99.9% of bacteria and thus prevent their further spread.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF ANTIBACTERIAL HARDWARE?

• The scientific effectiveness of CU+ is proven. The material used is even significantly more effective than silver.
• The effect is continuous, independent of the external environment (humidity, light, etc.)
• The handle remains effective even after repeated wet and dry abrasion and repeated contamination.
• Natural oxidation of the handle does not reduce antibacterial effectiveness.
• CU+ is fully recyclable.
• The only solid metallic surface approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

WHY ARE THEY NOT USED MORE WIDELY?

The greater spread of antibacterial handles is hindered primarily by a lack of awareness among professionals - architects, builders, and investors.

ARE ANTIBACTERIAL HANDLES SUITABLE FOR HOUSEHOLDS?

CONVEX handles are primarily recommended for public spaces with high traffic. However, their design and utility properties make them suitable for widespread use in the private sector - in households or smaller offices.

The collection of antibacterial door hardware CONVEX, available in various colors and designs, offers a great combination of modern design elements and completely unique utility properties. The handles are visually suitable for the interiors of public buildings as well as modern homes, and their utility properties far exceed the common offerings in the Czech market.