It’s starting to sound like a broken record that staying at home, masks, hand-washing and physical distancing can slow the spread of COVID-19 as we work towards achieving herd immunity through vaccinations.

Although staying at home as much as we can is indeed a safer option than exposing yourself in public areas, is it truly enough to protect our children and family from harmful viruses and bacteria, when we still have days that require us to go out when necessary? Who knows what harmful viruses or bacteria we might bring back along with us right? It’s a fact that viruses and bacteria can get indoors too, and on surfaces your child touches.

So how can we fight the spread of these harmful viruses and bacteria within our home? We’ve listed down some smart inventions that might just help you and your family.

Antiviral Coatings with Silver Ion Technology

Silver is one of the world’s oldest natural antimicrobials. It resists the growth of microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, mould and fungi. It’s absolutely safe for humans and pets.

Nippon Paint is the pioneer in producing paint with this technology within their industry. By simply coating the walls in your home with a paint with this technology – such as the Nippon Paint VirusGuard, you’ll be able to effectively mitigate the growth of viruses and bacteria such as the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), Influenza A (H1N1), Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, in addition to the human coronavirus (strain 229E).

Nippon Paint VirusGuard is safe for adults, children and even animals. The Silver Ion Technology prevents the spread of viruses and bacteria through a three-step approach:

• Deactivation of the function of viruses and bacteria
• Reducing its ability to multiply and reproduce and;
• Inhibiting its growth which ultimately causes the death of the bacteria and viruses

Besides its effectiveness towards mitigating the growth of viruses and bacteria, Nippon Paint VirusGuard also has:

• Ultra-low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
• Superior washability
• Scrub resistance
• Mold and fungus resistance
• Long-lasting colour
• Easy and hassle-free maintenance

This makes it the perfect antiviral coating for your home and a smart invention that can help fight the spread of harmful viruses and bacteria indoors. To top it off, it is also an environmentally- friendly coating solution that also comes with the Singapore Green Label Test certification.

For more information please visit, www.nipponpaint.com.my/virusguard/keepingeveryonesafe.

Air Purifiers

In recent years, scientific evidence has indicated that air within our homes and other buildings can be more polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and industrialised cities. When used properly, the right air purifiers can help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in a home or confined space.

Air purifiers come in all shapes and sizes. But to choose the right air purifier that is effective against protecting your family from harmful viruses and bacteria, there are a few factors that you might want to look into, which includes:

• The size and area of a room
• The type of air purifier – UV? Filters? Ionizer?
• The type of filters being used
• Size of the air purifier

Place your air purifier in a place where your family spends the most of their time. You might also want to choose a unit that includes caster wheels, handles, and other portability features to make it easier to move it from room to room.

UV Sanitising Devices

UV technology has long been used to kill bacteria, viruses and molds, notably in hospitals and in the food-processing industry. Ever since the first Movement Control Order (MCO), there has been an increase in new UV sanitising devices on the market to help combat the spread of harmful virus and bacteria.

Depending on the type of device, these UV sanitising devices can be used on our electronics, kids accessories and even fabric. If you have a UV steriliser for your baby’s bottles and accessories, most of them can also be used for other items and accessories.

When shopping for the best UV sanitiser, you’ll want to carefully read over the manufacturer’s claims and offerings before deciding on the best UV sanitising device that works best for you and your family.