Self-Service Kiosk Solution Impervious to Cleaning Solvents

Worldwide pandemics have made us more aware of the viruses or diseases we may come in contact with on a daily basis. It’s been determined that some viruses can remain stable for hours up to multiple days on some surfaces if not disinfected. Input devices such as kiosks, time clocks and biometric readers can get touched by many different people several times each day. With so many people using the same device, the only true preventative measure is repeated, thorough cleaning with a solvent capable of removing bacteria and other contaminants. The problem is that most devices designed for direct user interface are housed in some form of plastic that can’t endure repeated cleanings using solvents. Most instructional guides for these devices stipulate cleaning with a soapy water solution, or at best, diluted isopropyl alcohol, which, by definition, is diluted pure alcohol. Stronger solvents like bleach or 100% alcohol will, over time, discolor and ultimately compromise the integrity of the plastic. The Monarch-PE ( Protective Enclosure ) solves this problem.