Dyphox
for Nursing Homes
Implement a hygiene plan that kills 99.99% of bacteria and viruses to offer nursing home residents a safe and clean living environment.
Antimicrobial effectiveness
Antimicrobial coating
spray and nursing homes
In an environment in which dozens of residents, staff and visitors frequently come into contact with potentially contaminated surfaces and objects, interrupting the chain of infection early is critical. As visitations resume following a pause due to the pandemic, there is an increased risk of exposure to illness from visitors.
To protect the health of residents, many of whom have compromised immune systems, and reduce the risk of infection, a hygiene plan is required. Manual cleaning is not enough to prevent the spread of germs in nursing homes as it is only effective at the point of application. Dyphox’s comprehensive antimicrobial coating spray can form part of a thorough plan alongside personal hygiene and routine cleaning. Dyphox has been proven to kill bacteria and viruses with 99% efficacy, helping protect the most vulnerable in our communities.
Why choose Dyphox
Stop the transmission of germs before they have a chance to spread with Dyphox’s antimicrobial coating spray. This versatile solution for infection control in nursing homes has many benefits for nursing homes and their clients. Dyphox lasts for 12 months indoors to protect against illnesses caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including covid-19, as well as multi-resistant germs.
Low-cost and quick-to-implement
Dyphox only needs to be applied once every twelve months to provide protection against 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, minimising disruption to staff and residents. This low-cost solution is a fantastic option to effectively reduce the risk of transmission in hygiene-critical environments.
Non-toxic and food-safe
This clear solution is non-toxic for humans and the environment. It is safe for use in hygiene-sensitive areas, including food preparation stations. Unlike common disinfectants, Dyphox does not destroy the skin flora and is dermatologically approved.
Improved staff attendance
Front-line workers put themselves at increased risk of contracting and spreading illnesses as they come in frequent contact with potentially contaminated surfaces. Taking additional steps to protect their health reduces the number of sick days taken.
Effective against 99.99% of bacteria, viruses & fungi
Dyphox’s antimicrobial material offers protection against many of the bacteria and viruses that threaten the health of high-risk residents. This includes COVID-19, MRSA, INFLUENZA A, ADENOVIRUS*, and STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS**.
*ISO 22196 (mod.) **ISO 21702 (mod.)
Peace of mind for residents and visitors
Many people experience anxiety around visiting communal healthcare environments. However, allowing and supporting visitations is critical to prevent residents from becoming isolated. Creating a clean and low-risk environment for residents and their families provides peace of mind for all.
Increased infection control standards
Support an approach to hygiene maintenance that follows best practices by taking adequate measures. Dyphox kills bacteria and germs before they have a chance to settle on frequently-used surfaces without a build-up of resistance.
How antimicrobial surfaces improve infection
control standards in medical clinics
Treatment of frequently-touched surfaces and objects, including food trays, equipment, handrails, light switches and door knobs.
Application in communal areas, such as the entrance area, reception, social room and bathrooms.
Appropriate for use on aluminium, plastics, steel, glass and lacquered furniture.
Solution lasts for 12 months on indoor surfaces and six months on outdoor surfaces.
Effective in all humidities and temperatures, from -20 to 80 degrees Celsius, and on wet and dry surfaces.
Resistant to standard disinfectants, allowing routine cleaning to be continued.
The only antimicrobial material appropriate for use in hospitals and nursing homes.
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How Dyphox works
Dyphox is applied as a liquid solution, and once dry, retroactively kills 99.99% of bacteria, viruses and fungi contaminating the surface.
By modifying photocatalysts, the Dyphox team identified molecules that were capable of self-sanitising when exposed to light. Exposure to any form of light, whether natural or artificial, activates Dyphox’s antimicrobial effect when oxygen is present.
Based on photodynamics, the excitation of a photocatalyst by visible light (400–700 nm) leads to the creation of singlet oxygen by transferring the absorbed energy to ambient oxygen. The photodynamic effect induces fast and effective oxidative degeneration of the bacterial wall, and the bacterium quickly dies.
Based on photodynamics, the excitation of a photocatalyst by visible light (400–700 nm) leads to the creation of singlet oxygen by transferring the absorbed energy to ambient oxygen. The photodynamic effect induces fast and effective oxidative degeneration of the bacterial wall, and the bacterium quickly dies.
By modifying photocatalysts, the Dyphox team identified molecules that were capable of self-sanitising when exposed to light. Exposure to any form of light, whether natural or artificial, activates Dyphox’s antimicrobial effect when oxygen is present.
Based on photodynamics, the excitation of a photocatalyst by visible light (400–700 nm) leads to the creation of singlet oxygen by transferring the absorbed energy to ambient oxygen. The photodynamic effect induces fast and effective oxidative degeneration of the bacterial wall, and the bacterium quickly dies.
The singlet oxygen is large enough to be effective in killing germs but is not released into the surrounding environment. Dyphox is non-toxic to humans and the environment.
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Don’t take our word for it, see what our clients have to say.
We were so Impressed with Rory's presentation that we instantly commissioned Healthy Surfaces to coat all the surfaces in our clinics with Dyphox.
Dyphox has been an incredible success for us, a game changer. Overnight we were confidently in a position to offer our staff and patients a layer of protection that they didn't expect. Together with the standard PE garments they wear daily, they now had a secondary barrier against the spread of Covid and other bacteria.
In our opinion, Dyphox is a super product that does exactly what it says it can do. MyMedical has no hesitation in highly recommending Dyphox to any Medical facility or indeed any industry! Please do not hesitate to contact me personally should anyone require further clarification."
Gerard Egan
CEO - MyMedical
We value the health of our residents, staff and visitors and made the easy decision to apply Dyphox to all high-touch points around our nursing home. Being able to kill germs in between our cleaning cycles is a serious game changer for us. Our residents deserve to live in the healthiest environment possible, this in turn provides a safer environment for our staff – which in my book is a big win! Win!
I would highly recommend getting in touch with Rory and his team in Healthy Surfaces – Not only does the end product provide the safest environment – the team worked almost un-noticeably, which allowed our residents to continue about their daily lives with virtually no disruption."
Sheila King
COO Passage Health Care Int Ire Ltd.
