Kwikset’s Microban Antimicrobial Protection

Did you know that bacteria left on an unprotected surface can double every 20 minutes? This means frequently-touched surfaces like door handles and knobs are a breeding ground for germs, bacteria, and microbes in your home. On an untreated surface, that is. Enter Microban® technology.

Microban® "silver-glass" technology incorporated during the manufacturing process permanently binds the silver ions to the coating. This means hardware that is treated with a Microban® coating reduces bacterial growth, creating a cleaner product. This is one of the most proactive steps a homeowner can take to prevent unwanted germs from spreading through your home through high-touch places like door knobs.

Select Kwikset® door hardware is now available with Microban® antimicrobial protective finish.   Microban® silver technology coating adds an antimicrobial surface to help interrupt and protect against the replication process of harmful bacteria that causes stains, odors, and spreads viruses. This means hardware that is treated with a Microban® coating is a cleaner product from the start. This is one of the most proactive steps a homeowner can take to prevent unwanted germs from spreading through your home through high-touch places like door knobs.

In addition to antimicrobial protection, Kwikset® Microban® "silver-glass" technology incorporated during the manufacturing process also permanently binds the silver ions to the coating, enhancing the durability of the hardware! This coating is built in and will not fade. It’s stronger, more durable, and will last longer. Even if your finish is scratched or scuffed, the coating remains because it is imbued in the production of the door hardware. It stands up to everyday use and meets the product standards set out by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA), offering security and peace of mind for your family. If the finish does become degraded, Kwikset® offers a lifetime finish warranty on their products and will replace it.

You might think that with such cutting-edge technology, the available finishes might be limited. In fact, you can find over 130 Kwikset® Microban® products right here! These collections and series are available in finishes from black to brass tones, chromes to bronze tones, and pewters to nickel tones. They’re also made in contemporary, traditional, modern, and transitional—so you can find a perfect match for your decor style.

With Kwikset’s line of Microban® finish products, you are putting another line of defense between your family and harmful bacteria. Stop microbes at the door with tough, reliable, antimicrobial door hardware to keep the bacteria out.