Studies have shown that harmful pathogens can live on surfaces for up to 5 months, thus the CDC describes proper environmental cleaning as a "fundamental intervention for infection prevention and control". HYGEN™ Microfiber is proven to remove 99.7% of tested viruses and bacteria. Combining superior microfiber with built-in scrubber technology, HYGEN™ Microfiber helps prevent cross-transmission and reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections.