When the Big Names Faded — EMist Held the Line
It wasn’t sudden. Over time, familiar names in the electrostatic disinfection space—such as Victory Innovations, Clorox Total 360, and ByoPlanet—began to retreat. Markets cooled. Costs rose. Some companies refocused. But for many distributors, facility managers, and safety directors, the sudden absence hit like a shock.
“Which technology do we trust now?” became the question on every RFP. Existing hardware is aged. Parts became scarce. Brands became silent. Distributors scrambled to fill the void. Facilities were left exposed.
At EMist, we chose a different path. We doubled down. We committed. We stayed—and invested. Today, we stand alone in the U.S. as the only fully supported, fully operational electrostatic disinfection brand. That’s not just a claim. It’s a promise.
The Vacuum Left Behind
When big players withdraw, the consequences are more than just a shift in logos:
- Distributors lose a reliable line — Some had built entire business models around those legacy brands. Replacing that revenue isn’t just about new product — it’s about trust, training, and support.
- Facilities lose confidence — Once support falters, customers question performance, parts, warranty, and long-term viability.
- The market becomes noisy with unverified alternatives — Cheap imports, unproven devices, and nebulous claims fill the gap. That’s risky for everyone.
But it also presents an opportunity for the brand that remains steadfast, credible, and scientifically rigorous.
Science That Speaks: The EMist Edge
Staying in the fight means being better—not just different. EMist’s approach is grounded in data, engineering, and defensible performance
Electrostatic Coverage & Deposition
One powerful insight: electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) has been shown to enhance uniform coverage over complex surfaces more effectively than non-charged sprays. In a nanoparticle electrostatic spray study, 12 different surface materials—including acrylic, Teflon, PVC, and polypropylene—were tested. Within just 10 seconds, electrostatic sprays achieved full, consistent coverage, whereas non-ESD sprays left patchy deposits.
But coverage alone doesn’t guarantee disinfection. The more critical metric is log reduction of pathogens, and that depends on contact time, chemical potency, and application fidelity.
Charge Optimization & Chemistry
A crucial parameter: charge-to-mass ratio (C/M). In a 2023 PLOS ONE study, researchers optimized a handheld electrostatic device by systematically varying voltage, flow rate, and pressure across disinfectant chemistries (ethanol, H₂O₂, glutaraldehyde, etc.). They found a charge-to-mass ratio of ~1.82 mC/kg at ~2.0 kV (28 mL/min, 5 MPa) as a strong performance point. That kind of precision engineering matters.
Simply put: EMist’s systems are calibrated to hit the “sweet spot” of coverage and deposition.
- In a K-12 school study from Ontario, student desks were sampled before and after electrostatic application. Baseline CFUs averaged ~106.4; after electrostatic spray, they dropped to ~62.9. That’s a meaningful improvement in hygiene state.
- EPA research evaluated six commercial electrostatic sprayers and compared them with foggers and manual sprayers. While results vary, the EPA cautioned that less chemical volume can help — but only if surfaces stay wet long enough for the disinfectant’s contact time.
The takeaway: Even the best sprayer must be paired with correct protocol, dwell time, and operator training. That’s where EMist’s support and methodology refine raw capability into consistent outcomes.
The EMist Story: Staying, Evolving, Delivering
- U.S.-based operations & support: We maintain parts, service, warehouse, and customer care domestically. No silent phones. No orphaned inventory.
- Continuous R&D investment: We improve firmware, battery life, nozzle innovation, sensor feedback — so your devices age forward, not backward.
- Partnership-first philosophy: Distributors get training, marketing co-op, SPIFs, onboarding support, and territory opportunities. We don’t just sell machines—we build ecosystems.
We believe a technology is only as strong as its support network—and we invest there.
How One Facility Rebuilt Confidence (A Case Narrative)
Picture a mid-sized school district saddled with an aging electrostatic line. The manufacturer had pulled back support, and several units failed mid-year. The facilities director called us at EMist. We offered a pilot in three schools, complete with training, measurement, and side-by-side microbiological testing.
In week 1, heavy-touch points (handrails, desktops, door handles) were swabbed and cultured. Week 2: After the EMist application, repeat sampling showed consistent reductions in CFUs across zones. Teachers and staff reported that the system was easier to train and maintain. Within six months, they converted all 12 campuses. Absenteeism trended downward; parent and staff confidence rose. The distributor partner earned new territory credibility.
That’s how trust is rebuilt—through repeatable performance, responsive support, and shared success.
What It Means for You
- You now have a differentiated, credible product offering in a relatively vacated market.
- You can build margins, territory, and advocacy with a brand that won’t disappear mid-contract.
- Your customers will trust you more when you bring them data, science, and support—not just a machine.
For Facilities / End Users
- You don’t have to settle for legacy systems or orphaned parts.
- You get repeatable performance backed by U.S.-based support.
- You can simplify training, reduce chemical waste, and raise confidence in your infection-prevention protocols.
They left. We stayed. Because health, trust, and reliability are not fads. They’re legacies.
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