Recent research by the University of Southampton & others has found that copper has a rapid antimicrobial action against MRSA and other microbes with a 99.9% inactivation in 90 minutes.

Further reading can be found on the Copper Development Association website. http://www.copper.org/antimicrobial/homepage.html

Copper sheet metal is recommeded for touch surfaces in hospitals and other places where bacteria are be passed on by touch.

Doctors Surgeries, Restaurants and other public places would benefit from adopting copper.

Stainless Steel has little effect on bacteria and supports the growth of colonies.

Brass which contains some copper inactivates microbes but it is 3 times slower.

Metalsheets manufactures copper Finger Plates / Push Plates and other Door Fittings from coppe sheet metal.