FAQ: How Copper Rescue® Works
Does Copper Kill Germs?
Pure copper is one of the most conductive and versatile metals known to man. In 2008, the EPA recognized copper as antimicrobial. This means when a microbe (such as a germ cell or virus) comes in contact with a pure copper surface, it is deactivated (or killed). The electron exchange between the surface of the Copper Rescue® and the germ cell ruptures the cell's membrane causing it to die. Also, copper atoms that are absorbed into the germ cell (or virus) wreak havoc on the internal structure of the microbe. This renders the cell useless, completely incapable of duplicating itself, acting as a natural sanitizer. Learn more about how does copper kills germs and the science of the Copper Rescue®.
Although the effectiveness of pure copper was forgotten with the rise of antibiotics, the health community is reinstating it as a germicidal. Now, with the specialized Copper Rescue® design, germs can be killed in a variety of ways and locations including: stopping colds, cold sore treatment, and sanitizing hands. It is important to follow the instructions for safe and effective use.