The new frontier in smart homes
The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, find information, and organize our lives. Now, a new generation of technology is quickly escalating to a similar level of societal impact; the Internet of Things (IoT), or a series of interconnected appliances and devices to integrate our lives in even more technologically advanced ways. One of the biggest breakthroughs promised here is the “smart home,” where early developments are allowing homeowners to remotely and digitally control their lives in applications from adjusting the temperature to cooking food. But we can take smart home technology even further, by controlling the environment in which we live. For example, a new line of technology is now available that offers an additional tool to help protect our homes against bacteria and microbes that may otherwise be harmful to our health.
Sherwin-Williams® Paint Shield® Microbicidal Paint
Sherwin-Williams recently developed a microbicidal paint, designed to kill 99.9% of certain bacteria that can occupy homes, called “Paint Shield.” EPA-registered and third party tested for effectiveness, Paint Shield® Microbicidal Paint kills 99.9 percent of bacteria* such as Staph (Staphylococcus aureus), MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), and E.Coli within 2 hours of exposure on the painted surface. But the effects don’t stop there—as long as the integrity of the surface is maintained, the paint can continue killing up to 90 percent of these bacteria on the painted surface for the next four years after initial application.
*Kills greater than 99.9% of Staph (Staphylococcus aureus), MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), E. coli (Escherichia coli), VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis) and Enterobacter aerogenes within 2 hours of exposure on painted surfaces. Learn more about Paint Shield® Microbicidal Paint at; swpaintshield.com
Looking to the Future
Thanks to technologies like this and countless others still in development, the next generation of homes could be well-equipped to kill disease causing bacteria and reduce potentially harmful pathogens in our environments. While the majority of smart home technology will be dedicated to making our lives easier, this technology will be dedicated to reducing harmful bacteria.
