FAQs
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Is silver having anti-microbial properties a new discovery? The medicinal properties of silver (ions) have been known for centuries. Egyptians and Greeks and Romans dropped silver coins in fountains and stored drinking water in silver vessels. Silver was a popular antimicrobial into the 20th century. One of its most widespread uses was silver nitrate drops placed in the eyes of newborns to prevent infections that commonly caused blindness. With the discovery of antibiotics in the mid 1900’s, silver was no longer used extensively as a remedy for infection, although it continued to be a primary treatment for serious burns. Today, in the face of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, silver is re-emerging as an important antimicrobial agent in the field of infection prevention.
How Do Silver Ions Kill Micro-organisms? Silver ions (Ag+) kill a very broad spectrum of medically-relevant bacteria, fungi (molds and yeasts) and deactivate viruses. Silver ions are antimicrobial at very low doses, as low as 0.001 ppm (1.0 ppb). Although silver is a heavy metal, in these very small concentrations, applied externally, it is nontoxic to human cells and very safe. How long does it take to for Silver to kill various bacteria and viruses? The interaction time required to kill bacteria or disable viruses is known as the "kill time". Below is a Kill Time table for Silver Ions (Ag+).
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Are there scientific studies which have measured the effects of silver ion on microbes? Below are two peer-reviewed, university studies published by the American Society for Microbiology.
Silver-Coated Nylon Fiber as an Antibacterial Agent How does silver-coated nylon generate silver ions? First, the wetted silver surface reacts with oxygen, forming a silver oxide film. Next, some of the silver oxide dissolves, producing a dilute silver ion solution. Silver ions (Ag+) kill germs. Are nano silver, colloidal silver and silver citrate products similar? Yes. Silver ions (Ag+) are the sole antimicrobial agents in all silver-based sanitizers - whether they originate from “nano” silver, “colloidal” silver, silver salts (nitrates, citrates, etc.), or “metalic” silver. No form of silver should be taken internally. Does ionic silver kill MRSA and other "resistant" strains? Yes. Thus far, silver ions (Ag+) have killed all bacteria, fungi (molds and yeasts) and deactivates viruses on which they have been tested and there are no known silver ion-resistant microorganisms. Please see How Do Silver Ions Kill Microorganisms? for a more complete explanation and the Kill Time table above for specific interaction times required. |
Personal Care
We offer Silver Sanitizers in numerous forms that are convenient and useful for various personal applications.
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Silver Spray Generator / Applicators |
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Self-contained silver ion spray applicator and generator. Contains silver nylon cloth. Regenerate with distilled water. Lasts 100s of refills. Uses: hand sanitizer, acne, cuts/abrasions/burns, deodorant, athlete’s foot, ring worm, diaper rash, sports gear, countertops, cutting boards, fruit and vegetable rinses, laundry, air conditioners, pet bedding, toys, camping gear
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Soap, Shampoo |
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Drop one ball per 8 ounces liquid to “silverize”.
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Washcloths, Handtowels |
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Silver ion-generating microfiber cloths are extremely absorbent, soft, and strong. They work well wet or dry, with or without solvents. Generates silver ions when wet keeping the cloth clean and microbe-free. Silver generation is effective through 50 washings.
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Wound and Burn Care |
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Silver nylon is a wonderful addition to you first aid kit. To dress small cuts, scrapes, sunburn or first degree burns, moisten the fabric with water and apply to the wound. The silver will disinfect the area. Leave in place by placing under a wrap or band-aid to protect from infection.
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Hand Sanitizer Cloth |
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Compact and lightweight, quick and easy way to clean your hands wherever and whenever you need. Use your silver nylon washcloth to sanitize hands after touching germ-contaminated objects. Simply wipe your hands with it – no water needed. The silver on the cloth kills bateria.
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Acne Treatment |
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Microfiber cleaning pads, water-based mist and silver soaps are all convenience ways to kill the bacterium responsible for acne, without harming your skin or natural oils. |
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First Aid
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Silver Ion Spray Generator / Applicators |
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This low-concentration generator/applicator is perfect for cuts/abrasions/burns, athlete’s foot, ring worm, diaper rash. Simply clean the affected area with soap and water as need, mist until damp with Silver Sanitizer and let air dry.
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Wound and Burn Care |
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Silver nylon is a wonderful addition to you first aid kit. To dress small cuts, scrapes, sunburn or first degree burns, moisten the fabric with water and apply to the wound. The silver will disinfect the area. Leave in place by placing under a wrap or band-aid to protect from infection.
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Baby Care
Silver ions are ideal for sanitizing laundry and toys, keeping linen and clothing fresh and eliminating diaper rash.
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Silver Spray Generator / Applicators |
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Washing "Cloth" Diapers: Mist two or three sprays onto items in laundry tub, then add detergent and wash as usual. Hand Sanitizer: Mist until damp and let air dry. Sanitize Toys: Mist until damp and let air dry. Diaper Rash: Wash bottom, mist with silver sanitizer and place clean diaper.
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Soap, Shampoo, Laundry Detergent |
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Drop one ball per 8 ounces liquid to “silverize”.
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Baby Washcloths |
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Silver ion-generating microfiber cloths are extremely absorbent, soft, and strong. Generates silver ions when wet keeping the cloth clean and microb-free. Silver generation is effective through 50 washings.
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Hand Sanitizer Cloth |
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Compact and lightweight, quick and easy way to clean your hands wherever and whenever you need. Use your silver nylon washcloth to sanitize hands after touching germ-contaminated objects. Simply wipe your hands with it – no water needed. The silver on the cloth kills bateria.
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Household
We offer Silver Sanitizers in numerous forms that are convenient and useful for various household applications.
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Silver Spray Generator / Applicators |
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Countertops, cutting boards: mist until damp and let air dry. Fruit and vegetable rinses: put rinsed fruit in a bowl of clean water, spritz thoroughly and let set 10 minutes. Drane and let air dry. Laundry: Mist 1-2 spritzes onto laundry in tub. Add detergent and wash as usual. Pet Bedding: mist until slightly damp and let air dry. Toys: mist until damp and let air dry. Sports & Camping Gear: mist until damp and let air dry. Cut Flower Water: mist 1-2 squirts in vase water.
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Soap, Shampoo, Laundry, Cut Flower Water |
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Drop one ball per 8 ounces liquid to “silverize”.
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Washcloths, Handtowel, Sponges |
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Silver ion-generating microfiber cloths are extremely absorbent, soft, and strong. They work well wet or dry, with or without solvents. Generates silver ions when wet keeping the cloth clean and microbe-free. Silver generation is effective through 50 washings.
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Wound and Burn Care |
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Silver nylon is a wonderful addition to you first aid kit. To dress small cuts, scrapes, sunburn or first degree burns, moisten the fabric with water and apply to the wound. The silver will disinfect the area. Leave in place by placing under a wrap or band-aid to protect from infection.
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Hand Sanitizer Cloth |
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Compact and lightweight, quick and easy way to clean your hands wherever and whenever you need. Use your silver nylon washcloth to sanitize hands after touching germ-contaminated objects. Simply wipe your hands with it – no water needed. The silver on the cloth kills bateria.
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