Coughing, sneezing, and cold and flu season. Safeguarding health in public spaces becomes even more important when seemingly everyone has a cold coming on. For businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and even some homes, glass partitions have emerged as a critical component in preventing the spread of airborne disease. Not only can glass partitions serve as an elegant design element, but they also play a pivotal role as barriers to minimize the spread of microbes and particles. Let’s explore how glass partitions can be used to combat the transmission of cold and flu viruses, and the best types of glass and innovative coatings like ClearShield that are designed to keep illness away.

Glass Partitions for Health 

During cold and flu season, the air is teeming with microscopic invaders. Glass partitions offer a physical barrier that can help reduce the spread of these airborne particles. Unlike solid walls, they maintain a sense of openness and visibility while offering a necessary separation between groups of people. This transparency is essential in many settings, facilitating communication and supervision while providing a barrier against germs.

Choosing the Right Type of Glass

When selecting glass for partitions, especially in high-traffic or public areas, safety and durability are key considerations. Here are the most suitable types of glass for high-traffic areas:

·   Tempered Glass – Tempered glass is up to five times stronger than regular glass, making it an ideal choice for public spaces. In the event of breakage, it shatters into small, rounded pieces, reducing the risk of injury. This strength and safety aspect makes it a preferred choice for partitions where durability and safety are needed.

·   Laminated Glass – Laminated glass is made by bonding two or more layers of glass with an interlayer. This composition makes it robust and shatter-resistant but also enhances its ability to block sound – an added advantage when you need a quiet, productive environment.

ClearShield: An Extra Layer of Protection

Advancements in glass technology have led to the development of coatings that create a protective barrier on glass surfaces, adding an extra layer of defense against cold and flu viruses. Products like ClearShield are designed to protect glass surfaces, resist the adhesion of bacteria, and are easy to clean, which helps prevent the growth and spread of bacteria and viruses.

ClearShield is ideal for high-touch areas like glass door partitions or dividers in office settings. Similar to non-stick cookware, it prevents dirt and moisture from bonding with the surface. It typically requires fewer cleaning products and has been independently tested to resist bacterial adhesion.

Maintenance and Cleaning: Keeping Glass Partitions Hygienic

Coated glass isn’t marketed as antimicrobial, but it can repel water and resist stains while reducing the accumulation of dust and germs. This makes ClearGlass partitions easier to maintain and makes regular cleaning more effective, which can lead to fewer infections over the season.

Regular cleaning and maintenance are crucial, especially during cold and flu season. Glass partitions should be cleaned with disinfectants that maintain the partition’s transparency while disinfecting the surfaces. Routine cleaning is critical in public spaces during cold and flu season.

Glass partitions create physical barriers but also maintain the open, airy feeling that’s essential for a positive and healthy environment. With the right type of glass and innovative coatings, these partitions can significantly contribute to public health safety. To install or update glass partitions in your facility, contact our team! We install ClearShield glass partitions in restaurants, offices, medical facilities, and more, to help keep your employees and visitors safe all year.