Adaptive Environmental Biotech

Microbes

Our microbes, specifically the bacteria, in products, are present in the spore form. When the products are used and the bacteria are introduced to suitable conditions, the spores germinate and the bacteria begin to grow, colonising the area of application.

Bacteria grow by simple cell division, i.e. one cell divides into two, two cells into four and so on. This can happen extremely quickly, for example every 20 minutes under ideal conditions, so the bacterial population can be established rapidly. Like many types of bacteria they also prefer to grow as biofilms on suitable surfaces. Hence they can penetrate deep into cracks, crevices, carpet piles etc. where traditional cleaning simply cannot reach. The bacterial population breaks down organic matter by the production and secretion of enzymes. Enzymes are not alive but are proteins that speed up biological reactions. Examples include: 

• Amylase – breaks down starch 
• Cellulase – degrades cellulose (e.g. vegetable matter) 
• Lipase – breaks down fats, oils and greases 
• Protease – digests proteinaceous matter 
• Uricase – breaks down uric acid 

The bacteria produce these enzymes in order to break down complex molecules into simpler, smaller molecules that they can take up into their cells and use for energy and growth – crudely, this is how they “feed”. Hence they remove organic soiling and prevent unpleasant odours, providing the long-term cleaning effect that we see with our products. 

Enhancing with Ecotechnology

All our products have Ecotechnology at their core. We replace traditional chemical-based cleaning agents with low aquatic toxicity, sustainable, bio-renewable, plant-based alternatives. Biorenewable options avoid reliance on the petrochemical industry, providing significant CO2e savings and reducing pollution.