The Science of Clean: How Static Electricity is Fighting COVID-19

If you have been following the news or researching how to keep your facility safe this year, you have probably heard the buzzwords "Electrostatic Disinfection." It sounds high-tech—almost like something out of a sci-fi movie—but it is quickly becoming the gold standard for infection control in offices, schools, and gyms across Phoenix.

But what exactly is it? And is it really better than a good old-fashioned spray bottle and a rag?

At Vaakawi, we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Here is a breakdown of the technology that is changing the commercial cleaning game.

The Physics of "Cling"
To understand electrostatic spraying, think back to science class when you rubbed a balloon on your hair to make it stick to the wall. That is static electricity.

Standard spray bottles blast out mist that floats in the air and eventually lands on a surface due to gravity. If you spray a desk, the mist lands on the top. It doesn't land on the sides or the bottom.

Electrostatic sprayers change the game. As the disinfectant leaves the nozzle, the machine gives every droplet a positive electrical charge. Because most surfaces in your office (tables, chairs, keyboards) have a neutral or negative charge, the disinfectant is magnetically attracted to them.

Why "Wrapping" Matters
This magnetic attraction is so strong that the droplets don't just float; they seek out the surface. They will actually reverse direction against gravity to cover the underside of a desk or wrap around a round doorknob.

This provides 360-degree coverage.

In a standard manual clean, a janitor might wipe the top of a chair armrest but miss the underside where people actually grip it to pull themselves in. Electrostatic spray ensures that the disinfectant coats the entire object, eliminating human error and hitting those hard-to-reach shadow zones where viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can hide.

Efficiency in the Era of COVID-19
For Phoenix businesses trying to stay open or reopen safely, this technology offers three massive benefits:

1. Speed: We can disinfect a large conference room or a row of cubicles in a fraction of the time it takes to wipe them down manually.
2. Touchless Application: Because we don't need to rub the surface to spread the chemical, there is zero risk of our staff transferring germs from one spot to another on a cloth.
3. Chemical Efficiency: The sprayer lays down a perfectly even, thin layer of disinfectant. This reduces chemical overuse and prevents pooling or dripping that can damage sensitive electronics.

The Vaakawi Standard
We aren't just using this technology because it's trendy; we are using it because it works. As part of our commitment to keeping the Valley safe, Vaakawi has integrated electrostatic disinfection into our advanced sanitization protocols.

Cleaning isn't just about what you can see anymore; it's about the microscopic threats you can't. With electrostatic technology, we have got you covered—literally.

Want to see how this technology can work for your facility? Contact Vaakawi today to learn more about our advanced disinfection services.