The composite material of Plados-Telma sinks is provided with titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2), which can contribute to:
As is well known, titanium dioxide, in the presence of natural or artificial light, "activates" triggering a phenomenon called photocatalysis, which can help transform pollutants in the environment into harmless mineral salts. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles, thanks to the artificial or solar light, facilitate the chemical reaction in the molecules in the vicinity of the sink (photocatalysis): when the light hits the Titanium dioxide particle, it causes the formation of "hydroxyl radicals" on its surface. The radicals exert a very strong oxidizing power. This means that bacteria, viruses, fungi and polluting molecules, coming into contact with the radicals, begin to oxidize and degrade into harmless mineral salts. It is also important to know that radicals have a very short half-life (about 10-9 seconds) and therefore do not represent a danger to humans.
The sink is often used as a food preparation area. By coming into contact with food that ends up on the table, a sink can transmit bacterial infections. ARIAPURA can help reduce this risk, giving more peace of mind and safety to the whole family. The antibacterial action exerted by ARIAPURA facilitates a significant reduction in odours in the sink itself, in the under-sink area, where the organic waste bin is often placed, and in the surrounding air, contributing to a fresher and healthier kitchen environment. Unpleasant odors that sometimes arise in the sink can be caused by bacteria that thrive in hot-humid conditions.
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The antibacterial action reduces the development of bacteria, keeping the sink fresher and cleaner between uses with normal cleaning and hygiene practices. The antibacterial action exerted by ARIAPURA is not a superficial coating of the sink, but it is an effect of the action of the nanoparticles incorporated in the entire mass of the product:
- It does not reduce its action with washing and does not wear out over time.
- It remains active even in case of wear and scratches on the surfaces.
- It's safe, durable, effective.
ARIAPURA creates a thin film of water over the entire surface of the sink. Water droplets that come in contact with the sink tend to flatten and slide off more easily, dragging away dirt and debris that cannot settle.
The nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, present in the material, attract the water molecules, forming a thin and invisible film on the entire surface of the sink. In this way, the drops of water that come into contact with the sink tend to flatten and slide off more easily, eliminating the deposit of residues on the surface. The sink, coming into contact with food that ends up on the table, may retain dirt. Plados-Telma sinks, the only ones equipped with ARIAPURA technology, have a greater resistance to dirt and stains, making them easier to clean. An ARIAPURA sink is more dirt repellent. Unsightly limescale deposits no longer form on the surfaces. The sink is therefore easier to clean and this reduces the use of detergents and makes the Plados sink eco-friendly, i.e. environmentally friendly. As in the other cases, the self-cleaning action is an effect of the nanoparticles of titanium dioxide incorporated in the entire mass of the sink, for this reason, it does not reduce its effectiveness with subsequent washings, nor does it wear out over time.
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