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The VireXbuster Antimicrobial Coating System: 360° Surface Protection Explained
Discover the VireXbuster antimicrobial coating system — sprays, resin floor additives, wall paint, PPE and app tracking for 360° surface protection.
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Hospital Infections Are Falling – Why Antimicrobial Paint for Hospitals Still Matters
Antimicrobial paint for hospitals is getting fresh attention this year. New CDC data released this summer brought welcome news: healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are declining across US hospitals. In 2023, about 1 in 38 hospitalized patients had at least one HAI on any given day, down from 1 in 31 in Read more
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Another Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak: Why High-Touch Surfaces Keep Winning
Another cruise ship norovirus outbreak is in the headlines. In early July 2026, the Ruby Princess docked in San Francisco after a 20-day Alaska round-trip with 102 passengers and 23 crew members sick with norovirus. It was the third confirmed Princess Cruises norovirus outbreak of the year, following the Star Read more
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Antimicrobial Wall Paint for Home: Does “Antivirus Paint” Really Stop Mold and Bacteria?
Antimicrobial wall paint is having a moment in Germany this summer. German homes have a mold problem every summer, and this year is no exception. As heat and humidity climb, condensation forms on cool interior walls in bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, creating perfect conditions for mold and mildew. It is Read more
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Hospital Infections Are Falling – Why Surface Protection Still Matters
Hospital acquired infections are a persistent challenge for healthcare facilities worldwide. New CDC data shows healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are trending down in U.S. hospitals, real progress after years of focus on hand hygiene, sterilization, and antibiotic stewardship. But on any given day, roughly 1 in 38 hospitalized patients still has Read more
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Hospital Infections Are Finally Falling — But 61% of Them Have Nothing to Do With Devices
Good news landed from the CDC on July 15, 2026: new national survey data show that healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in US hospitals have dropped meaningfully since 2015. On any given day in 2023, about 1 in 38 hospitalized patients had at least one HAI, down from 1 in 31 in Read more
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Hospital Infections Are Falling — But New CDC Data Shows Why Surfaces Still Matter
Antimicrobial surface protection is getting fresh attention this month. Good news arrived from the CDC this month: healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in U.S. hospitals have dropped noticeably since 2015. According to new survey data published in The New England Journal of Medicine, about 1 in 38 hospitalized patients had at least Read more
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Your Gym Equipment Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat – Heres What Facilities Can Do
Interest in antimicrobial coating for gym equipment is rising for good reason. A peer-reviewed study published this month found that shared gym equipment carries meaningfully higher bacterial loads than public toilet seats, with reports citing dumbbells and free weights hosting up to 362 times more bacteria. For anyone who has Read more
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World Cup 2026 Health Warnings Highlight the Case for Permanent Antimicrobial Coating in Public Spaces
This summer, public health agencies have been paying unusually close attention to a sporting event. PAHO and the CDC have both issued formal guidance around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, flagging heat illness, food safety, and the spread of respiratory infections like flu, COVID-19, and measles as fans pack into Read more
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CDC’s Good News on Hospital Infections Has a Catch — Most Aren’t Coming From Devices
Antimicrobial coating hospitals rely on is back in the spotlight. New CDC data published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine brought welcome news: healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in U.S. hospitals fell 27% between 2015 and 2023, with roughly 1 in 38 patients affected today compared to 1 in Read more
