Retail Observer

May 2022

The Retail Observer is an industry leading magazine for INDEPENDENT RETAILERS in Major Appliances, Consumer Electronics and Home Furnishings

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CREATING A MORE HYGENIC HOME ENVIRONMENT Today more than ever, preventing the spread of microorganisms is a growing concern, especially at home. We are proud to be part of Middleby's industry-exclusive collection of ice and refrigeration products featuring BrightShield™, utilizing Vyv™ antimicrobial lighting technology. This patented LED casts a soft violet glow around the clock, effectively destroying microbial cells from the inside out, keeping the surfaces it touches free from contamination. Learn more at u-line.com/brightshield. *Testing on a non-enveloped virus (MS2 bacteriophage) showed a 97.12% reduction in controlled laboratory testing in 8 hours on hard surfaces. Testing on SARS-CoV-2 (enveloped virus) showed a 98.45% reduction in controlled laboratory testing in 4 hours on hard surfaces. Testing on MRSA and E. coli showed 90%+ reduction in controlled laboratory testing in 24 hours on hard surfaces. Results may vary depending on the amount of light that is reaching the surfaces in the space where the product is installed and the length of time of exposure. Use of Vyv antimicrobial light is not intended to replace manual cleaning and disinfection practices. Introducing select products featuring BrightShield ™ antimicrobial lighting technology designed to kill * viruses, bacteria, fungi, yeasts, mold, & mildew.

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