Got Questions?
Why does Steramine have no smell?
Steramine is manufactured with food Safety in mind. It's odorless to insure that there is no smell or taste transferred to food.
If used in a Gym, will it damage the equipment?
One of the many benefits of Steramine is that it is non-corrosive and non-staining on metal. It also leaves no residue.
Will it be safe to use with kids for, example at a creches / preschools?
Steramine is safe and non-toxic, meaning it can be used on children's items, such as toys, without an issue.
Is it safe to use where food is prepared?
Steramine has an NSF Certification which makes it safe for food contact surfaces. It does not transfer taste or smell to food and kills food born bacteria.
Does it work against Covid-19 – Human Corona Virus?
The active ingredient in Steramine is on the Epa approved list of products to use against Covid.
In addition, STERAMINE tablets have been tested and proven effective in killing the following additional pathogens organisms within 60 seconds in waters up to 500 ppm hardness:
- HIV-1 (AIDS Virus)
- Listeria Monocytogenes
- Escherichia coli
- Community Associated methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus
- Aureus (CA-MRSA)
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- COVID-2
How long does it last? What is the expiry date of the Steramine?
Steramine tablets do not have any exploration date while in tablet form. The shelf life of the diluted form is 3 years. This exceeds all other products.
Steramine allows consumers to make sustainable, safe, and non-toxic sanitisers and disinfectants on-site using only water to dilute. Simply drop one Steramine pill into 5 litres of water and wait for the pill to fully dissolve. This usually takes 20 - 30 minutes.
Lots of restaurants are using it, how long will it last once mixed in the sink to sanitise cutlery/glasses etc. and does it have to be rinsed off?
If diluted as directed, the solution will remain active until soiled - meaning 1 tablet to 5.6 liters of water @ 200ppm will remain effective for a full day, depending on the amount of soiled items and use added to sink. Soiled item? If a dirty glass is added to 3rd sink, (wash, rinse & sanitise in 3rd sink) it will still be effective however chemical breakdown takes place and lowers the ppm concentration through out the day. We do recommend mixing a fresh solution daily. No it does not need to be rinsed.
Does it leave residue on the surface like other products?
One of the big dangers of chemical products is that they leave residue behind - Steramine leaves NO HARMFUL RESIDUE BEHIND.
No, Steramine can be sprayed on surfaces and left to air dry.