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Inhibit 99% Bacteria With ASUS Antibacterial Guard
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Inhibit 99% Bacteria With ASUS Antibacterial Guard
OCT. 10 2022
Author: ASUS Reading time: 5 minutes
OCT. 10 2022
You may not realize it, but the keyboards on our laptops are one of
the dirtiest places we are in contact with every day. In fact, a
typical keyboard is proven to carry up to 20,000 times more bacteria
than a toilet seat!*1
Bacteria, germs, food particles, and skill cells from each user's
hands are constantly transferred to the keys' surface as they're
being used. Under these conditions, bacteria build up fast on our
keyboards and spread like wildfire.COVID has caused us to develop
new and strengthen the old hygiene habits. We wash our hands more
regularly, use disinfectants liberally, and clean our working spaces
on a daily basis.
While these are all great practices, bacteria can still make their
way into our lives via surfaces that are not cleaned
regularly—places like our laptops. This may sound concerning, but
what if your keyboard could kill off bacteria by itself?
Where Do Bacteria Come From?
What are the sources of bacteria on your keyboard? They come from
anywhere, really. Our laptop travels with us between home and work,
so it’s exposed to outdoor germs during our commute and indoor ones
at our workplace or home.
Bacteria thrive on our keyboards because they are in frequent
contact with our hands, which are, in turn touching countless
objects daily. Multiple people touching the same keyboard can cause
bacteria from varying sources to concentrate on the keyboard's
surface and then transmit to different users.
Bacteria also accumulate during activities like eating while working
or watching videos. Throughout our daily lives, the keyboard becomes
a prime surface for bacteria accumulation, ready to spread at every
touch of a key.
ASUS Antibacterial Guard Is The Answer
ASUS Antibacterial Guard on the keyboard is highly resistant to
bacteria*2, making it a cleaner and safer solution for inhibiting
bacterial growth. Silver ion-enriched coating of the ASUS
antibacterial technology covers areas like the keyboard, the
touchpad, the palm rest, and the fingerprint sensor to ensure full
coverage.
So, how does this technology work, exactly?
The silver ions are positively charged to attract negatively charged
microbial cells. The ions then pierce through the membranes of the
microbes, effectively breaking their structure and inhibiting their
reproduction.
While standard keyboards allow bacteria to thrive, ASUS
antibacterial keyboard limit the spread of germs. Your device is now
better protected against bacteria than before.
This technology has been scientifically shown to inhibit bacteria
growth by over 99% over a 24-hour period. It has passed the ISO
22196 test for antibacterial activity, meeting the highest
international standards, and providing at least three years of
antibacterial protection*3 with the ability to withstand regular
keyboard cleaning using, for example, disinfectant wipes.
Bacteria-Proof All Day, Every Day
Start enjoying the benefits of a laptop that is safe, clean, and
bacteria-free. Even as you share your laptop with family and
friends, you can rest assured that germs are significantly reduced.
With this self-disinfecting feature built into your laptop and
everyday life, everyone at home and in the office can finally enjoy
peace of mind. Feel free to pass your laptop around in the office
during a collaborative project or use it for a teleconference during
lunchtime while you juggle multiple tasks. You can also rest assured
your laptop is actively reducing the germ spread as you bring it
home for a family movie night. Wherever you are with your ASUS
laptop, you can expect resilient, long-lasting Antibacterial Guard
all-day long.
Laptops With ASUS Antibacterial Guard
ASUS Antibacterial Guard antibacterial protection is now available
in the majority of Vivobook models as well as the Zenbook series*4.
Here are five of our top recommendations:
Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED: Ultra-lightweight, elegant, and powerful companion for those with
busy lifestyles. Features the powerful 12th Gen Intel® Core™
processor, a versatile 360° ErgoLift hinge, and ASUS Antibacterial
Guard.
Zenbook S 13 OLED: Packs a whole lot of advanced technology into its super-thin 14.9
mm magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis. Includes the latest AMD Ryzen™
6000-Series Processors, AMD Radeon™ graphics, and ASUS Antibacterial
Guard.
Vivobook S 14 OLED: With a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display, Intel H series processor, and
ASUS Antibacterial Guard, this thin and light Vivobook S 14 OLED
provides an outstanding user experience.
Vivobook Pro 15X OLED: Equipped with Intel's latest H45 processors, GeForce® RTX™ 3060
GPU, 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display, and ASUS Antibacterial Guard, the
Vivobook Pro 15X OLED has all the power you need to create with fun.
Vivobook 15: Feature-packed everyday laptop with a powerful processor, ASUS
Antibacterial Guard, and sleek geometric design that makes it chic
and clean anywhere you go.
Stay Protected Round the Clock
With ASUS Antibacterial Guard, you'll be typing away on
bacteria-free keyboard surfaces that stay clean even after prolonged
use. Your laptop’s surfaces are now proven to be protected against
common bacteria such as Staphylococcus and E. coli*2, offering you
peace of mind and helping ensure that what was once the dirtiest
surface, is now possibly the cleanest.
*2ASUS Antibacterial Guard is tested according to the ISO 22196
standard and in this test, Staphylococcus and E. coli bacteria are
tested against this silver-ion coating.
*3Note that the protective effects of ASUS Antibacterial Guard were
tested by ASUS on April 26, 2021, and follow the ISO 22196 method on
our specially-treated test samples. The tests provide a simulation
of three years of wear and tear, and include exposure to salt spray,
thermal shocks, and both alcohol and wool-felt tests. Actual
effective antibacterial-protection period may vary depending on
product configuration and usage.
*4To identify which specific areas on your model are protected by
ASUS Antibacterial Guard, please refer to the relevant product
website for more information.