FAQs

TOMI's branded line of products. This represents the next generation disinfectant for the decontamination industry.

The product which is registered with the EPA as a Hospital-HealthCare Disinfectant, Effective Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant. TOMI's disruptive technology that utilizes plasma science.

SteraMist produces a visible mist/fog, which is composed of the Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), the Hydroxyl Radical. These are created by mechanically altering the sole active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, in TOMI's BIT solution, by passing through the cold plasma arc.

SteraMist products may be used in a variety of settings, please refer to our EPA registration for all use sites.

TOMI has proven that the aerosol is nontoxic. It has superior material compatibility, including sensitive hospital equipment and pharmaceutical and biosafety lab technologies.

The comprehensive TOMI training program instructs all end-users on the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) dependent on their specific geographic location. TOMI adheres to OSHA and Cal OSHA standards; all respiratory protection is NIOSH approved.

Minimal PPE (respirator, goggles, gloves, and long sleeves) required. For more information, please see EPA Label.

Yes, in addition to purchasing SteraMist equipment, TOMI offers iHP Corporate Service as a fully customizable service option.

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Manual cleaning can produce inconsistent results because the user can easily miss areas during the clean. Further, completing a disinfection cleaning protocol with SteraMist offers greater coverage, less cross-contamination in less time, and superior results with a 99.999% (six log) reduction and depending on the clean product, a manual clean will only provide a 99.9% or 99.99% (3 or 4 log reduction). 

For C.difficile rooms, all fluids and visible debris needs to be removed with an approved EPA spray product. Then SteraMist is applied. The user sprays, applying the mist for 5 seconds per square foot. With no wet time, high touch cleans for highly contaminated areas can be treated in 3 minutes or less. SteraMist Terminal Clean includes a total 55-minute terminal clean, eliminating manual cleans but includes all standard hospital terminal clean procedures.

TOMI has a Custom Engineered System (CES). Please contact a TOMI representative for a personalized assessment and recommendation based on your requirements. 

SteraMist currently has clients using the Surface Unit to treat BSCs. Further, A TOMI technician can write a protocol for both SteraMist products to be used on a case by case basis.

Yes, SteraMist is ideal for electronics. The iHP process provides a dry mist/fog and a short contact time, leaving no residue. SteraMist can quickly and easily treat electronics including delicate medical and scientific equipment.

SteraMist has no required wet contact time. After treatment, all surfaces will be covered with mist/fog, similar to the way a mirror fogs after a shower. It will quickly evaporate.

UV light can be effective at short distances and with a clear line of sight, leaving many obscure nooks and crannies unexposed. Many UV light systems require the machine to be moved around or multiple machines need to be used for complete treatments. UV lightbulbs have a limited lifespan and are very expensive to replace. SteraMist's submicron to 3-micron particle sizes are able to reach everywhere, requires low ongoing costs, is easy to maintain, and offers quick and flexible treatment options.

Bleach may be inexpensive, however, bleach has high health costs because the safety of its user is at risk. Further, costs can increase because bleach damages materials, stains fabrics, and is difficult to dilute properly and accurately. Therefore, receiving an efficacious kill may be unlikely.

VHP requires all areas to be completely sealed and pretreated to specific humidity and temperature ranges. Reliant on high hydrogen peroxide levels, these products can be highly corrosive and leave residues that affect materials compatibility. With a sole active ingredient of only 7.8% hydrogen peroxide, SteraMist requires no room pre-conditioning, is significantly more flexible (Surface Unit does not require HVAC shutoff), non-hazardous to ship and store, and demonstrates superior compatibility with electronics with no need to wipe, and no residue is left behind.

Similar to these products, SteraMist moves like a gas. However, SteraMist is much less toxic and corrosive than chlorine dioxide or formaldehyde. For those companies that want to move away from potential carcinogenic decontamination processes, which many global regulators are already doing, SteraMist is an effective replacement.

Biostatic Surface Protectants are comprised of quaternary ammonium silane and features up to a 3-log (99.9%) kill. BSPs are not listed on the EPA's List N for Emerging Pathogens. Exposure to surfaces over a prolonged period of time may cause damage to materials and health. SteraMist achieves up to six-log (99.9999%) kills with a sole active ingredient of 7.8% hydrogen peroxide ionized with cold plasma technology. Surfaces are quickly treated with no wet contact time required.