Question 1

How does the brush work?

Accepted Answer

The ViraFibre brushes stab microbes with tiny spikes, physically killing them. Kills 99.99% of viruses, bacteria and fungus safely without chemicals and works indefinitely. It achieves what a disinfectant achieves but instead of a wipe, a liquid or a gel it’s a solid (it’s a brush) and therefore safe to use.

Question 2

How do you use it?

Accepted Answer

Use four strokes of the brush to any surface to instantly kill viruses and bacteria.  Vary the direction of your brush strokes to maximise surface contact. The brushing action brings the fibres into contact with the viruses and bacteria and physically stabs and kills them.

Question 3

How long does it take to work?

Accepted Answer

With just one minute of brushing >99.99% of germs will be eliminated.

Question 4

Is it more effective than a sanitizer or disinfectant?

Accepted Answer

Virafibre achieves what a disinfectant achieves but instead of a wipe, a liquid or a gel it’s a solid (it’s a brush) and therefore safe to use.

Question 5

What are the bristles made of?

Accepted Answer

Virafibre® is made from Polypropylene fibres with spikes added to their surface.  Virafibre® is free from chemicals and is odour-free.

Question 6

Does it contain any harmful chemicals?

Accepted Answer

ViraFibre does not contain any harmful chemicals. Nothing leaches out of the fibre therefore Virafibre cannot cause side effects and does not pollute the environment.

Question 7

What can I use it on, and how often do I need to use it?"

Accepted Answer

Virafibre can be used on any hard or soft surface, skin, and under water. It should be used as part of a regular infection prevention control regime.

Question 8

How safe is it?

Accepted Answer

Virafibre® has no known causes of any side effects because no chemicals are released the product is also very safe for the environment.

Question 9

Do I need to use gloves when I use it?

Accepted Answer

There is no need to wear gloves, the product is harmless to you.

Question 10

Will it give me a skin irritation or rash?

Accepted Answer

Only apply light pressure when brushing skin. As with any brush, excessive brushing with any brush could cause dryness.  It is also worth trying the brush on skin irritations.

Question 11

How do I keep the brush clean?

Accepted Answer

Wash brush fibres occasionally in hot soapy water. Do not wash with bleach. Wash when visibly dirty.

Question 12

How long does the brush work for?

Accepted Answer

Virafibre® remains active indefinitely.  It is essential that the fibres are not cleaned with bleach. Bleach breaks down the spikes that physically kill microbes and viruses.

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