The advantages of antibacterial touch screens
June 24, 2025
Hospital registration machines, self-service report printers, and payment terminals The touch devices that come and go in these outpatient halls are touched by countless hands every day. Ordinary touch screens can easily become a "relay station" for the spread of bacteria and viruses in such high-frequency and multi population environments. Even if hospitals are diligent in wiping and disinfecting, it is difficult to achieve immediate cleaning after each use, especially during peak medical periods.
The advantages of antibacterial touch screens are highlighted in this scenario. The special antibacterial coating on its surface can effectively inhibit the proliferation of various common pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
This means that even during the brief gap between the previous user's operation and the next user's operation, the number of bacteria on the screen surface can be effectively controlled, greatly reducing the risk of disease transmission through contact. For patients with children, the elderly, or those with low immunity, every touch reduces one's worries. The antibacterial touch screens silently guards the health of every fingertip interaction in the outpatient hall.