Viruses generally remain active longer on stainless steel, plastic and similar hard surfaces than on fabric and other soft surfaces. Unless disinfected, viruses can stay on surfaces for as long as 24 hours. Here are some examples of how long a virus can stay active on certain surface types:
- Glass – 5 days
- Wood – 4 days
- Plastic & stainless-steel – 3 days
- Cardboard – 24 hours
- Copper surfaces – 4 hours
This is why frequent sanitization and disinfection is a must for surfaces in your home or workplace. Surfaces can be protected from re-infection with the new nano-coating technology, without the need for frequent maintenance.