The year 2020 has been one for the history books. COVID19 has negatively impacted businesses of all nature, and the boating industry is no exception. Select Shield has developed the solution to these sanitation challenges via Antimicrobial Coating for boats and ships alike.
The Cruise Ship Industry was decimated by COVID-19. COVID-19 has called into question many sanitation issues that were otherwise non-existent. While COVID-19 has negatively impacted these industries, it is time when we as ship owners/operators and boat owners find ways to ensure our consumer base feels confident that everything is being done to ensure their protection from this virus. The main way this can be achieved is with the application and use of antimicrobial coatings on cruise ships, yachts, and boats of all sizes.
What Types Of Boats Can Benefit From Antimicrobial Coating?
All types of boats, including cruise ships, can benefit from our SELECT SHIELD antimicrobial coating. Each day we are dealing with overwhelming information regarding the pandemic, and this can cause anxiety and panic.
At this point, we must begin to find ways to ensure the safety of ourselves and of our consumers. By doing so, we can get to a new normal and begin to enjoy boating and traveling once again without the constant fear of being exposed to COVID-19.
In addition to the pandemic virus that is at the forefront of all business preparations for sanitation and safety, cruise ships have also been associated with many foodborne illnesses.
Cruise ships have been notoriously and negatively associated with Norovirus. Norovirus is a food-borne virus that spreads quickly in confined quarters. The antimicrobial coating used by SELECT SHIELD is a Silane Quaternary Ammonium Chloride, or Si-QAC for short, which can be safely applied to all surface types. Si-QAC coatings have the ability to uniquely disinfect and kill pathogens but, more importantly, work as a preventative means to counteract the growth and spread of pathogens on surfaces that are coated with Si-QAC (Gerba, 2015).
This antimicrobial coating is perfect for all types of boats because it is a product that ensures that high-traffic surfaces are better protected against pathogens.
What Parts Of The Boat Can Be Treated With Antimicrobial Spray?
Si-QAC is a compound that has been rigorously tested to prove its effectiveness against many bacteria, fungi, and notably its ability to mitigate mould and mildew, a common problem in the marine industry.
According to the article, Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008) updated in 2019, “the quaternary commonly are used in ordinary environmental sanitation of noncritical surfaces, such as floors, furniture, and walls” (CDC, 2019).
The antimicrobial coating can be used on virtually all surfaces as it has been Health Canada registered, FDA approved, and EPA registered. Therefore, it is of great benefit both inside and outside of the boat.
Wouldn’t You Like To Know What Types Of Harmful Pathogens Could Be Aboard?
Let’s think about a simple question. How do you know if your boat needs to be treated with antimicrobial coating? What type of guarantee do you have afterward that your boat has been sanitized properly? SELECT SHIELD is leading the way in antimicrobial spraying services by administering a series of field-proven, before and after surface-testing procedures that verify the effectiveness and completeness of the cleaning and disinfection process in which high traffic surfaces are protected from future contamination.
Can Antimicrobial Coating Withstand Weather Conditions?
The antimicrobial coating can withstand weather conditions in many cases. A research study was conducted by the American Society for Microbiology, it concluded that Si-QAC showed great antimicrobial activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, mould, and fungi when it was chemically bonded to a variety of surfaces (Isquith, 1973).
When Silane Quaternary Ammonium Chloride (Si-QAC) is used as a coating, it binds to any surface type very tightly. This same study performed by the American Society for Microbiology states the Si-QAC, “was not removed from surfaces by repeated washing with water, and its antimicrobial activity could not be attributed to a slow release of the chemical, but rather to the surface-bonded chemical” (Isquith, 1973).
The antimicrobial coating produced by SELECT SHIELD utilizes an electrostatic application and is commonly used in many different industries as a uniform surface application.
This type of application method is a perfect sanitization method that incorporates well into the boating, yachting, and cruise ship industries. Boats, yachts, and cruise ships have large surface areas and it can be difficult to ensure those entire marine interiors are uniformly coated appropriately with the SELECT SHIELD antimicrobial coating to ensure protection from pathogens, including mould and mildew. By utilizing the electrostatic application along with the polymerized coating of the product, human error is significantly reduced.
The electrostatic application of disinfectant targets negatively charged objects. Most objects in nature are naturally neutral or negatively charged. Because of this, when the antimicrobial coating is sprayed on the target surface, the positive forces of this electrostatic spray will create strong adhesion and attraction resulting in a uniform antimicrobial coating (Robertson, 2016). The result is the prevention of deadly pathogens from spreading as part of an overall cleaning and disinfection routine.
Is Antimicrobial Coating Safe for Boat Passengers and Marine Life?
With COVID-19 causing illness across the world, it is a time when each of us must examine how we intend to participate in the health and safety required of our respective industries.
SELECT SHIELD is an innovator during this time because it is a superior antimicrobial coating product that works to kill pathogens directly, as well as to prevent the new formation of pathogens in areas that are protected by this antimicrobial coating.
SELECT SHIELD does not use poisons in its disinfectant formulation. The Quaternary Ammonium Chloride (Si-QAC) is a non-toxic and FDA approved formulation for surfaces in direct contact with food.
One of the major concerns for the safety of marine life is the potential for the leaching of chemicals into the ecosystem. This is no longer a concern for those who choose to incorporate SELECT SHIELD antimicrobial coating into their daily boating needs because Si-QAC does not leach.
An even more recent development in the spread of COVID-19 has been the necessity to develop safe disinfectants and antimicrobial coatings rapidly to help stop the spread of this particular virus. SELECT SHIELD has been working hard in the fight against COVID-19.
The antimicrobial coating used by SELECT SHIELD can be applied on a variety of surfaces and given its specific electrostatic application it can be efficiently applied and is very effective at killing pathogens while preventing the future development of pathogens.
The antimicrobial coating can be used on virtually all surfaces as it has been Health Canada registered, FDA approved, and EPA registered. Therefore, it is of great benefit both inside and outside of the boat.
Wouldn’t You Like To Know What Types Of Harmful Pathogens Could Be Aboard?
Let’s think about a simple question. How do you know if your boat needs to be treated with antimicrobial coating? What type of guarantee do you have afterward that your boat has been sanitized properly? SELECT SHIELD is leading the way in antimicrobial spraying services by administering a series of field-proven, before and after surface-testing procedures that verify the effectiveness and completeness of the cleaning and disinfection process in which high traffic surfaces are protected from future contamination.
Can Antimicrobial Coating Withstand Weather Conditions?
The antimicrobial coating can withstand weather conditions in many cases. A research study was conducted by the American Society for Microbiology, it concluded that Si-QAC showed great antimicrobial activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, mould, and fungi when it was chemically bonded to a variety of surfaces (Isquith, 1973).
When Silane Quaternary Ammonium Chloride (Si-QAC) is used as a coating, it binds to any surface type very tightly. This same study performed by the American Society for Microbiology states the Si-QAC, “was not removed from surfaces by repeated washing with water, and its antimicrobial activity could not be attributed to a slow release of the chemical, but rather to the surface-bonded chemical” (Isquith, 1973).
The antimicrobial coating produced by SELECT SHIELD utilizes an electrostatic application and is commonly used in many different industries as a uniform surface application.
This type of application method is a perfect sanitization method that incorporates well into the boating, yachting, and cruise ship industries. Boats, yachts, and cruise ships have large surface areas and it can be difficult to ensure those entire marine interiors are uniformly coated appropriately with the SELECT SHIELD antimicrobial coating to ensure protection from pathogens, including mould and mildew. By utilizing the electrostatic application along with the polymerized coating of the product, human error is significantly reduced.
The electrostatic application of disinfectant targets negatively charged objects. Most objects in nature are naturally neutral or negatively charged. Because of this, when the antimicrobial coating is sprayed on the target surface, the positive forces of this electrostatic spray will create strong adhesion and attraction resulting in a uniform antimicrobial coating (Robertson, 2016). The result is the prevention of deadly pathogens from spreading as part of an overall cleaning and disinfection routine.
Is Antimicrobial Coating Safe for Boat Passengers and Marine Life?
With COVID-19 causing illness across the world, it is a time when each of us must examine how we intend to participate in the health and safety required of our respective industries.
SELECT SHIELD is an innovator during this time because it is a superior antimicrobial coating product that works to kill pathogens directly, as well as to prevent the new formation of pathogens in areas that are protected by this antimicrobial coating.
SELECT SHIELD does not use poisons in its disinfectant formulation. The Quaternary Ammonium Chloride (Si-QAC) is a non-toxic and FDA approved formulation for surfaces in direct contact with food.
One of the major concerns for the safety of marine life is the potential for the leaching of chemicals into the ecosystem. This is no longer a concern for those who choose to incorporate SELECT SHIELD antimicrobial coating into their daily boating needs because Si-QAC does not leach.
An even more recent development in the spread of COVID-19 has been the necessity to develop safe disinfectants and antimicrobial coatings rapidly to help stop the spread of this particular virus. SELECT SHIELD has been working hard in the fight against COVID-19.
How Come Antimicrobial Coating On Watercrafts Has Never Been Thought Of Before?
Disinfecting inanimate objects has been an area of importance for centuries. However, it is at this time in history when we are understanding how to make a difference and help to prevent the spread of viruses by simply participating in personal hygiene and workplace sanitation.
Boats and cruise ships are at an increased risk of illness as compared to other vacation options. The key reason is that there is normally a large number of passengers within a confined area utilizing the same resources such as recycled air within the air conditioning system. This can also be seen within the aviation industry.
Therefore, it is now more important than ever to ensure the safety of all passengers by implementing a sanitation and antimicrobial coating regimen that will be effective, safe, cost-efficient, and long-lasting.
The antimicrobial coating used by SELECT SHIELD is all of these, and so it is through the understanding of our current world circumstances that we stand together to make an appropriate change by implementing guidelines that highlight the importance of sanitation, especially in industries where viruses and pathogens can spread so rapidly.
It is a new era and ensuring the safety of those on boats and cruise ships will alleviate the anxiety and uncertainty many consumers are experiencing when determining how they will spend their next vacation.
By implementing antimicrobial coating on all surfaces within and on the surfaces of the cruise ship, it will reassure the consumer that safety is a priority. This provides something greater than anything else: peace of mind.
The Solution: Select Shield
The solution is Select Shield. SELECT SHIELD is a completely unique, multistep process that is effective at targeting unwanted pathogens for elimination. Not only does SELECT SHIELD kill these pathogens, but it also functions as a preventative measure to keep future pathogens from developing on surfaces treated with the SELECT SHIELD antimicrobial coating.
Nobody else comes close to SELECT SHIELD when it comes to surface protection solutions. SELECT SHIELD provides complete before and after microbe testing protocols to show and prove that your vessel is 100% free of harmful viruses and pathogens.
The solution—SELECT SHIELD is unique and should be the standard for sanitizing all boats.
SELECT SHIELD FIVE STEP ANTIMICROBIAL APPLICATION PROCESS
- Surface Testing Pre-Cleaning
- Spray SELECT SHIELD Disinfectant: Immediately kills pathogen
- Apply SELECT SHIELD 360 Antimicrobial Prevention of new pathogens
- Post Application Surface Testing.
The disinfectant that SELECT SHIELD has developed is cost-effective, easy to apply, safe, and provides long-term effectiveness. The antimicrobial coating kills pathogens and prevents future pathogens from growing.
SELECT SHIELD uses antimicrobial coating to create a safer environment for many different industries across the world, all of which can benefit from better sanitation, and SELECT SHIELD provides the uniquely formulated disinfectant that is going to create a higher standard of sanitation for the future.
We recognize the realities and responsibilities of boat ownership and our hallmark saying is: Be Preventative, Not Reactionary! If you suspect your boat has been compromised and you need our services, it’s important that you respond promptly. Please call us today at 1-833-606-2360 (PH) 778-326-0143
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