How does silver work?
When silver is present, bacteria lose their ability to
divide! One bacterium can divide and turn into two bacteria every 20
minutes. This means that one bacterium can become a million bacteria in
just six hours!
When dividing, first a “partition” appears down through the bacterium.
The bacterium then breaks in the middle and becomes two new bacteria.
High levels of humidity, an oxygen supply and the temperature all help
to promote ideal conditions for bacteria.
The critical temperature range for the majority of bacteria is 20-40 °C;
bacteria grow at the fastest rate within this range. When we sleep, the
temperature of our quilt is often within this range. The silver means
that the bacteria lose the ability to divide, so bacterial growth is
impeded.
Are versions of these products also available for children?
Yes, we offer sizes for children. For more information, take a look under CHILDREN'S BEDDING.
Will my allergy go away completely when I use Silver Luxwell?
There
are lots of different types of allergy. People are most commonly
allergic to house dust mites, and this is the kind of allergy that
Silver Luxwell products can restrict. In other words, your allergy will
not go away, but the external influences in your bedroom will be
limited. The silver prevents bacterial growth in your quilt and pillow,
thereby greatly reducing the source of food for house dust mites. As a
result, they will find it much harder to live in these products.
Does the product retain its effect?
Answer:The
effect of Silver Luxwell has been tested by leading institutes, and
there have been no changes to the effect of the product even after many
washes.
How many times can I wash my quilt and pillow?
Silver Luxwell products do not need to be washed as frequently as
general quilts and pillows thanks to their antibacterial effect, so of
course their life is extended. Ringsted Dun has performed various wash tests and
found that the effect of the silver in Silver Luxwell products is not
affected by the washing process.
Do I need to wash my quilt and pillow?
You do not need to wash them, but if they are soiled they can, of
course, be washed without washing away the silver or reducing the amount
of it present and thereby removing or reducing the antibacterial
effect.
Will all odors vanish from my quilt and pillow?
Silver Luxwell restricts fungal growth, mold and other
harmful organisms in your quilt and pillow, and so Silver Luxwell
prevents the development of unpleasant odors – including perspiration odors – in your quilt and pillow.
