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Uncoated brass door handles naturally kill surface bacteria over time
Copper ions in brass alloy destroy bacterial cell membranes automatically
Brass door knobs and handles possess inherent self-disinfecting properties due to their high copper content. Copper ions penetrate bacterial cell membranes and destroy viral genetic material in a process called the oligodynamic effect. Many common pathogens die on unvarnished brass surfaces within a few hours.
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