Do not skip cleaning
A product claim should never replace the facility’s cleaning and disinfection protocol. Staff still need to remove soil and clean the device.
Resources & Support / Product guidance
Why We Are Anti-Antimicrobial
MMI focuses on keyboards and mice that can be cleaned effectively, rather than treating an antimicrobial additive as a replacement for cleaning.
What to consider
Cleaning remains the essential step
Antimicrobial additives on a device surface do not remove visible soil or buildup. MMI designs cleanable peripherals for the cleaning routine required by the workspace.
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02 / SURFACE Consider what collects on the device
Debris and biological material can accumulate around keys and gaps. A cleanable form helps staff reach the surfaces that matter.
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03 / WORKFLOW Choose a device that supports the routine
Match the product’s approved cleaning methods to the disinfectants, frequency, and turnaround time required in the workspace.
A closer look
Antimicrobial does not mean self-cleaning
These images illustrate why visible buildup and the spaces around keys still need attention during cleaning.
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Growth around an open-style keyboard.
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Visible buildup around the keys in MMI’s April 2015 photograph.