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Applied Silver is a company dedicated to using the power of silver to develop commercial applications for a cleaner, healthier world. Applied Silver provides solutions to help maintain the cleanest possible environment. The Silicon Valley based team of nationally acclaimed engineers, scientists and business leaders pioneered a breakthrough technology called SilvaClean ® – the new standard for soft surface antimicrobial protection that is patented, EPA-approved, and eco-friendly. SilvaClean is seamless to integrate into existing laundry processes. The technology uses a proprietary electronic hardware module to deliver an ionic silver treatment into each laundry cycle and infuse ions into textiles, all monitored by intelligent cloud-based software ensuring persistent antimicrobial protection. In a world filled with contaminated soft surfaces the application possibilities of SilvaClean are limitless. Virtually any soft surface can be made cleaner and more hygienic – and can stay that way for longer – because of SilvaClean’s lasting antimicrobial effects. The problem The SilvaClean solution More than 45 published articles demonstrate that: Linens harbor bacteria, mildew and mold for months – prior to, during and after use Contaminated sheets are proven to spread stain- and odor- causing bacteria, mold and mildew all throughout the hospital environment Proven in laboratory studies to be effective and long-lasting Integrates seamlessly into the current laundry process Works on all existing textiles/inventory – no capital investment required Applicable to all industries including healthcare, sports, hospitality, and in the home (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. Leading hospitals now use SilvaClean® — the new standard for soft surface antimicrobial protection Until now, cleanliness efforts in hospitals have focused largely on the obvious sources of contamination such as hands and hard surfaces. But studies have proven that linens are capable of harboring odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. There is now a technology that can immediately help: 1. Reduce odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on all soft surfaces 2. Support a more comfortable patient stay SilvaClean is a patented, EPA-approved, and eco-friendly technology that uses silver ions, a natural antimicrobial, to eliminate and protect against harmful odor- and stain-causing bacteria on fabrics. Linens ranging from bedding, gowns, and towels to healthcare worker scrubs are treated with SilvaClean’s waterbased solution each time they are laundered, ensuring lasting antimicrobial protection and the cleanest possible hospital environment. The problem The SilvaClean solution More than 45 published articles demonstrate that: Proven in peer-reviewed studies to be effective and long-lasting Linens harbor bacteria, mold and mildew Integrates seamlessly into the current for months – prior to, during and after laundry process – no need for process patient use changes or additional staff training Contaminated sheets are proven to spread Works on all existing textile inventory stain- and odor- causing bacteria, mold Ensures patient comfort and confidence and mildew all throughout the hospital environment (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. Cleaner, fresher linens for a more comfortable stay with SilvaClean® Studies have proven that linens are capable of harboring harmful odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. There is now a technology that can immediately help: 1. Reduce odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on all soft surfaces 2. Support a and more comfortable stay 3. Eliminate odor from smoking Already adopted by leading hospital systems, SilvaClean technology is now a breakthrough key preventive strategy in hospitality to help reduce microbial growth in linens. SilvaClean technology uses silver ions, a natural antimicrobial, to eliminate and protect against harmful odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on fabrics. Linens such as sheets, robes and towels are treated with SilvaClean’s water-based solution each time they are laundered, ensuring long-lasting antimicrobial protection and the cleanest possible stay. The problem The SilvaClean solution More than 45 published articles demonstrate that: and long-lasting Linens harbor bacteria, mold and mildew for months – prior to, during and after Integrates seamlessly into the current laundry process – no need for process guest use Proven in laboratory studies to be effective changes or additional staff training Contaminated sheets are proven to spread Works on all existing textile inventory stain- and odor- causing bacteria, mold Ensures the comfort and confidence of and mildew throughout a room guests (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. Help athletes achieve their peak performance with SilvaClean® Until now, hygiene efforts in athletics have focused largely on the obvious sources of contamination i.e. hard surfaces. But studies have proven that fabrics are capable of harboring odor- and staincausing bacteria, mold and mildew. SilvaClean technology is now a breakthrough key preventive strategy in the sports sector to help reduce microbial growth on athletic gear. SilvaClean is a patented, EPA-approved, and eco-friendly technology that uses silver ions, a natural antimicrobial, to eliminate and protect against odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on fabrics. Linens ranging from towels to uniforms are treated with SilvaClean each time they are laundered, ensuring lasting protection and the cleanest possible environment. The problem Studies show that fabrics harbor stain- and The SilvaClean solution odor- causing bacteria, mold and mildew for months – prior to, during and after they are Proven in peer-reviewed studies to be effective and long-lasting Integrates seamlessly into the current used laundry process – no need for process Stain- and odor- causing bacteria are changes or additional staff training increasingly common among professional Works on all existing textiles/inventory and student athletes in sports such as Ensures athlete comfort and confidence football, wrestling, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, martial arts, and baseball (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. Partner Programs Applied Silver works with partners to develop custom marketing programs and materials to highlight industry leadership. Custom program and materials may include: • Joint press release announcement • Email blasts and mailers • Admit packet information • Brochures for the end user including patients, athletes, and consumers • Tent cards for the bedside or locker room • Digital ads and signage • Printed posters and informational flyers (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. CURTAINS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO HARBOR BACTERIA3 60% OF HOSPITAL UNIFORMS ARE COLONIZED WITH BACTERIA1 CLEAN LINENS TYPICALLY HARBOR ODOR- AND STAIN-CAUSING BACTERIA2 Keep textiles cleaner for longer with SilvaClean® SilvaClean is a patented, EPA-approved, and eco-friendly technology that uses silver ions, a natural antimicrobial, to eliminate and protect against harmful odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on fabrics. Virtually any soft surface in a hospital can benefit from SilvaClean, including bedding, gowns, towels, curtains, and healthcare worker scrubs. SilvaClean is the only solution to seamlessly integrate silver ions into the existing laundry process. The technology uses proprietary electronics to deliver an ionic silver treatment each time textiles are laundered, all monitored by intelligent cloud-based software to ensure antimicrobial protection. The problem The SilvaClean solution More than 45 published articles demonstrate that: Integrates seamlessly into the current laundry process Linens harbor bacteria, mold and mildew for Works on all existing textile inventory months – prior to, during and after use No process changes or additional staff Contaminated sheets are proven to spread stain- and odor- causing bacteria, mold and training required Ensures patient comfort and confidence mildew all throughout the hospital environment Long-lasting protection Current laundering processes are only designed to clean soil and contamination on textiles at the point of laundering. Linens treated with SilvaClean have lasting antimicrobial protection – staying cleaner throughout the entire linen use cycle. 1. Nursing and physician attire as possible source of nosocomial infections,Wiener-Well, Yonit et al., American Journal of Infection Control , Volume 39. 2. Microbiological contamination of bed linen and staff uniforms in a hospital, A. Pinon, J. Gachet, V. Alexandre, S. Decherf and M. Vialette, Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 3, 2013. 3. Trillis F., 3rd, Eckstein E., Budavich R., Pultz M., Donskey C. (2008) Contamination of hospital curtains with healthcare-associated pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 29: 1074–1076. (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. Tough protection for soft surfaces™ What is SilvaClean? Innovative hospitals using SilvaClean may see: A water-based ionic silver treatment Proven to inhbit the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew ✓ Cost savings on textiles ✓ Improved patient experience Persistent antimicrobial effects Invisible and odorless, creating no perceptible difference in ✓ Reduced waste the look or feel of textiles ✓ Improved HCAHPS scores ✓ Industry leadership Effective for use on a wide range of textiles EPA-approved and patented Proven to protect against odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew Many surfaces in the patient environment are contaminated with microbes Linens harbor bacteria, mildew and mold for months – prior to, during and after patient use Contaminated sheets are proven to spread stain- and odor- causing bacteria, mold and mildew all throughout the hospital environment SilvaClean has been shown to decrease microbial contamination: one study* showed SilvaClean treatment of textiles resulted in 88% and 89% reduction of stain- and odor- causing bacteria on sheets and gowns before patient use respectively. *Openshaw, J., Morris, W., Lowry, G., Nazmi, A. (In press). Reduction in Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Textiles by a Novel Silver Based Laundry Treatment. American Journal of Infection Control. How does it work? SilvaClean uses positively charged silver ions – the most effective form of silver – to create an antimicrobial effect. The result? SilvaClean enables highly effective antimicrobial textiles to reduce stain- and odor- causing bacteria, mold and mildew. © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. Call today for your SilvaClean ROI analysis (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc. Fact Sheet QUICK FACTS n Founded: 2012 n Headquarters: Silicon Valley, CA INNOVATION n Industrial silver treatment process, hardware, and consumer products in development Mission Applied Silver is a company dedicated to using the power of silver to develop commercial applications for a cleaner, healthier world. What we do Applied Silver is the leading provider of innovative solutions for soft surface protection. The company pioneered SilvaClean® – the new standard for soft surface protection that is patented, EPA-approved, and eco-friendly. REULATORY n EPA registered in July 2014 n Seeking additional EPA registrations on existing and new products for 2017 APPLICATIONS n Healthcare n Sports n Hospitality n Consumer in-home use n Proprietary technology n Long-lasting protection n A greener clean The challenge Until now, hygiene and cleanliness efforts in hospitals have focused largely on the obvious sources of contamination such as hands and hard surfaces. But studies have proven that linens are capable of harboring odor and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. The SilvaClean® solution “Medical textiles pose a unique cleanliness problem that requires an equally unique solution.” SilvaClean uses silver ions, a natural antimicrobial, - Dr John Openshaw, M.D. Stanford Medicine Department of Infectious Diseases technology uses a proprietary hardware module to to eliminate harmful odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on fabrics. The deliver an ionic silver treatment into each laundry cycle, all monitored by intelligent cloud-based software to ensure efficacy. (888) 939 4747 / info@appliedsilver .com / www.appliedsilver.com / © 2017 Applied Silver Inc.