Is your vehicle making you sick?

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Numerous studies* have shown that there are nine times more germs and micro-organisms found in a car than in a toilet bowl. These same studies showed that there is an average of 80 strains of bacteria (per cm2) on a toilet bowl, compared to 700 (per cm2) found in a vehicle. If you're a driver who rarely cleans the interior of your car, you are traveling within an incredible mix of germs and bacteria.

A unique antimicrobial solution

To eliminate bacteria and germs, it is essential to have your vehicle thoroughly cleaned regularly. Although several specialists use antibacterial products to clean and disinfect the interior of your vehicle, UniglassPlus / Ziebart experts are the only ones to include the Germ Defender antimicrobial treatment in their interior detailing services.

Not only will your vehicle’s interior look, feel, and smell like new, its resale value will be increased for years to come and it will also be protected against bacteria and germs for the next 12 months.

The Inner-Guard® Interior Detailing Service

The Inner-Guard cleaning service offered exclusively at UniglassPlus / Ziebart is a four-step protection process that includes:

• A complete detailing of the interior of the vehicle using advanced equipment to get into all the nooks and crannies. They spot clean, shampoo and hot water extract interior fabric with antibacterial products.
• The Inner Guard fabric protected penetrates every fibre and protects fabrics against moisture, dirt, and ultra-violet rays. For peace of mind especially when you have children or pets.
• The leather protection treatment process renews the lustre and restores the softness of the leather and vinyl in your vehicle.
• Germ Defender ™ for protection against germs * (see box)

Contact one of our stores to ask about the different packages available according to your needs and your budget.

Germ Defender

Leather Care
Leather is a living material that needs regular maintenance to prolong its life. It must be protected and cared for to keep its suppleness and especially its texture looking like new. Look for professionals who offer methods of embellish, lubricate and protect the leather in your vehicle because if it is well maintained, it will significantly increase the resale value of your vehicle.

GERM DEFENDER® SOLUTION AGAINST GERMS

Durable protection for an entire year

Germ Defender®, powered by AEGIS MICROBE SHIELD®, is an antimicrobial treatment that works immediately upon contact with harmful microbes that can cause sinus issues, colds, flu, and other health concerns. Our Germ Defender® solution is invisible, odourless and colourless.

Germ Defender® kills up to 99% of microbes upon application and creates a protective barrier that lasts for up to one year! It can protect against germs such as:

• Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
• Type A influenza (H1N1)
• coli
• Salmonella
• Mold
• Ringworm (fungus)
• And much more!

SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Germ Defender® is the only antimicrobial product approved for hard and soft surfaces by Health Canada. This treatment is exclusive to UniglassPlus / Ziebart and only our certified technicians are permitted to apply this product to your vehicle. Germ Defender® is also an environmentally friendly product, designated as a Green Technology by the U.S. EPA. It is hypoallergenic, non-toxic and does not use any heavy metals making this product safe for your children and pets.

Studies*

Sattar, S. A., B. Zargar, K. E. Wright, J. R. Rubino & M. K. Ijaz (2017) Airborne Pathogens inside Automobiles for Domestic.

Stephenson, R. E., D. Gutierrez, C. Peters, M. Nichols & B. R. Boles (2014) Elucidation of bacteria found in car interiors and strategies to reduce the presence of potential pathogens.