Self-cleaning? Say no more.

Ceramic tiles that clean themselves and contribute to a better atmosphere? Bring it on.

 

Savoia  has just unveiled its Active ceramic tiles. It works like this: when natural light falls on tiles treated with the Active finish, bacteria on the surface is reduced. For the science nerds among you, the production method uses titanium dioxide to clean organic substances when either sunlight or artificial UVA rays shine on the tiles. The chemical process underlying the reaction is oxidation. Whatever, they had me at self-cleaning! Look for more details in an upcoming Hot Home Products column.

Comments

[John Merritt]

I am all for the 'work smart, not hard' philosophy in life. But I am also reminded 'if it sounds too good to be true it usually is' adage. Living in Florida, unless you live in a bubble, during the great majority of months (sans June-Sept)we have our windows open. This allows good ventilation and aeration for those months you don't dare have the windows open because of the extreme heat.

Having an indoor dog would require him to be brushed and bathed everyday, removing our shoes upon entering the house, and hoping the air ducts do not flow anything in it shouldn't. Any tiles that are used for a long period of time invariably shows some where, but I would still be interested to hear the science and view any viddo's the company might have.

Pretty cool, that would make any wife happy to receive that gift on Xmas morning, right ladies? Since I'm not married, I could always incluide that in my proposal one day. "I got a self cleaning house". Boy if that isn't a selling point to any prospectives?

[Savoia]

John, its great that you are interested in these tiles. AS for the "wear factor", most of our tiles come with a gurantee regarding frost, wear, etc.. for a period of 25-100years! The difference between buying "any tile" and a quality tile is that the quality tile lasts forever without showing any signs of wear. Visit our website, www.granitifiandre.com, to learn more.