by Brianna Crandall — April 11, 2016—E-Mist Innovations has recently launched a mobile cordless electrostatic disinfectant application system designed to deliver safer surfaces, lower costs and keep people healthier. The BackPack System works well to clean offices, medical facilities, long-term care facilities, schools, daycare centers, food processing plants and all methods of transportation — anywhere mobility is critical, says E-Mist.
George Robertson, chairman and CEO of E-Mist, explains:
The BackPack System is revolutionizing the disinfection process. We strive to save companies money, but at the end of the day it’s about keeping people healthy. Early reports from the field are indicating that the BackPack System is more efficient than previous solutions. They are able to cover more than 100,000 sq. ft. in one hour. This means that less labor is needed because the job can get done faster. And, less chemicals are required — a benefit shared by all of E-Mist’s products because of our technology.
Users of The BackPack System simply wear the applicator just like any backpack. The unit is cordless and powered by a lithium ion battery that uses smart technology, which automatically shuts down when there is 20 percent battery life left, thus maintaining the integrity of the battery. The BackPack System holds one gallon of water-soluble liquid; the user fills the container with the cleaning product of choice, including disinfectants, sanitizers, deodorizers and cleaners.
How it works
E-Mist’s “BackPack System” mobile cordless electrostatic disinfectant application system is designed to deliver safer surfaces, lower costs and keep people healthier.
E-Mist uses proprietary adaptations of electrostatic technology and induction charging of liquid droplets to produce precise, controlled, high-performance liquid application and management capabilities for treatment of hard and soft surfaces. The charged droplets seek out the target magnetically, more forcefully and with greater surface adhesion, says the company. This means that the droplets cling to the surface with a comprehensive coverage effect to allow for proper dwell time, equating to a disinfected surface.
Cleaning vs. disinfecting
A fundamental concept behind E-Mist’s technology is the critical difference between cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning equates to using soap and water to remove dirt and some of the germs, points out the company, whereas disinfecting means actually destroying the germs, not just moving them around. With electrostatic technology, E-Mist’s products disinfect, which is the ultimate goal for keeping people healthy.
Robertson concluded:
We’re empowering cleaning and sanitation workers with game-changing tools to more safely, effectively and efficiently get ahead of pathogen mobility. We’re also liberating people from the nightmare of infectious diseases from the Ebola virus to influenza, by removing the deadly threat of pathogens from the everyday world.
For more information, including where to purchase the backpack, visit the E-Mist Backpack System product Web page.
