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Frequently asked questions

  • How does the brush work?
    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.
  • How do you use it?
    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.
  • How long does it take to work?
    With just one minute of brushing >99.99% of germs will be eliminated.
  • Is it more effective than a sanitizer or disinfectant?
    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.
  • What are the bristles made of?
    Virafibre® is made from Polypropylene fibres with spikes added to their surface. Virafibre® is free from chemicals and is odour-free.
  • Does it contain any harmful chemicals?
    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.
  • What can I use it on, and how often do I need to use it?"
    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.
  • How safe is it?
    Virafibre® has no known causes of any side effects because no chemicals are released the product is also very safe for the environment.
  • Do I need to use gloves when I use it?
    There is no need to wear gloves, the product is harmless to you.
  • Will it give me a skin irritation or rash?
    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.
  • How do I keep the brush clean?
    Wash brush fibres occasionally in hot soapy water. Do not wash with bleach. Wash when visibly dirty.
  • How long does the brush work for?
    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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