The
water in your pool or spa is only as clean as the filter
you use. The latest Pleatco Filter Cartridges are built
with revolutionary new Reemay Filtration Media which combines
100% polyester synthetic fibers with Microban antimicrobial
technology which filters out contaminants and inhibit the
growth of bacteria - making sure your water is always perfectly
clear, clean & pure.
Pleatco uses Microban® antimicrobial product protection
to protect the filter cartridge from being a nest for bacteria,
mold and algae that can cause odors and product deterioration.
Pleatco Filter Cartridges are the ONLY product to harness
this technology in both the MEDIA and the END CAP.
Microban® antimicrobial protection is built into products
during manufacturing to provide continuous antimicrobial
product protection. Microban protection can be found in
hundreds of consumer, industrial and medical products around
the world.
Microbes or micro-organisms are living cells that are too
small to be seen with the naked eye. Microbes such as bacteria,
mould and mildew can double every 20 minutes. In some cases,
algae can damage product surfaces such as your swimming
pool filter.
Microban penetrates the cell wall of these micro-organisms
making them unable to function, grow and re-produce. Microban
protection works continuously... for the lifetime of your
Pleatco Premium Filter Cartridge.
1. What is Microban® antimicrobial product protection?
Microban® technology is built-in antimicrobial protection
for solid products, coatings and fibers. Microban antimicrobial
protection gives products an added level of protection against
damaging microbes such as, bacteria, mold and mildew that
can cause stains, odors and product deterioration.
2. How do products with Microban® antimicrobial
protection work?
Microban® protection is built-in to the product during the
manufacturing process. When microbes come in contact with
the product surface, Microban protection penetrates the
cell wall of the microorganism and disrupts cell functions
disabling the microorganism’s ability to function, grow
and reproduce.
3. What benefit do my customers get from products
with Microban® antimicrobial protection?
Microban protection continuously fights the growth of damaging
microbes such as, bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause
stains, odors and product degradation. Microban protection
makes products easier to clean and keeps them cleaner and
fresher between cleanings.
4. What types of microorganisms does Microban® protection
work against?
Microban® antimicrobial protection is effective against
most common bacteria, yeasts, molds and fungi that cause
stains, odors and product degradation. Microban technology
is not designed to protect users from disease causing microorganisms.
5. How do I know that Microban® antimicrobial product
protection is safe?
Microban® technology has undergone extensive independent
laboratory testing and has a long history of safe use. It
is registered with the EPA for all applications in which
it is used. Microban additives can be found in the products
of leading consumer, industrial and medical products manufacturers
around the world.
6. Does Microban® protection begin working immediately?
Microban® protection begins to work as soon as the microorganism
comes into contact with the product surface. It then works
continuously to maintain a consistently lower bio-burden
than would be expected on a product without Microban® antimicrobial
protection. Under the right conditions, microbes on an untreated
surface can double every 20 minutes! Microban protection
is not a disinfectant, normal cleaning practices should
be maintained.
7.
How long does Microban® antimicrobial protection work?
Microban® protection is built-in during the manufacturing
process and will not wash off or wear away. Microban protection
is engineered to provide continuous antimicrobial product
protection for the useful lifetime of the product.
8. Has anyone ever gotten sick from using products
with Microban® antimicrobial protection?
Extensive testing and a long use history have shown Microban®
product protection to be safe. While it is impossible to
say that no one will ever experience an allergic reaction
to anything, it is highly unlikely a negative experience
would be observed. Microban additives are used in very low
levels measured in parts per million.
9.
Does the use of antimicrobials cause resistant strains of
microorganisms?
No. After more than 30 years of use in numerous consumer,
industrial and medical applications around the world, there
has been no evidence of resistant strain development.
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Reemay Liberty with Microban is constructed from 100% polyester
tri-lobal fibers that provide the same strength, durability
and reliability of standard Reemay.
· Reemay Liberty with Microban provides the same efficiency,
loading and pressure drop performance of standard Reemay.
· The fibers in Reemay Liberty are bicomponent construction
(combination of two different polymers) with the outer layer
of every fiber containing Microban. The Microban is incorporated
directly into the outer sheath of every fiber during manufacturing
which provides for greater lifespan.
· Reemay Liberty with Microban is easier to clean than standard
Reemay due to two reasons. One is surface properties of
the material. Our static friction tests (a proxy for “slickness”)
shows values much closer to the old Liberty than standard
Reemay. This should provide much easier release of contaminants
during cleaning. Secondly, since Microban will retard the
growth of a bio-film, this should also make the cartridge
easier to clean.
· The Microban sheath helps prevent, inhibit, retard the
growth of bacteria on the filtration media. This helps prevent
odor and staining and makes the cartridge easier to clean.
