“Antimicrobial”: it may not mean what you think it means

“Antimicrobial” claims that some manufacturers make can be vague, misleading and not supported by data. These claims can confuse users and create a false sense of security, lowering the attention to cleaning and disinfection practices, hence endangering both public health and your reputation as a specifier.

The reality is: regular cleaning with a household disinfectant can kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria in less than 10 minutes. Any killing action that is slower or less complete should be met with scepticism.