It is a preservative antimicrobial coating that can be applied to both porous and non-porous surfaces to inhibit the growth of odor causing, and stain causing bacteria. When applied to a surface or incorporated into a material, OMNI's Antimicrobial Protectant forms a covalent bond with the substrate and creates a microbiostatic antimicrobial coating. The coating forma a nano-bed shield of spikes (self assembling monolayer), each of which carry a positive charge that attracts the negatively charged bacteria. Once attracted, the molecular spikes pierce the cell and rupture its cell membrane, causing that bacterial microorganisms to die.