How to ward off mosquitoes on fabric
MANILA, Philippines - This rainy season, moms can now count on added protection from mosquitoes for their kids as studies show that the fabric conditioner Downy Antibac lessens mosquito landings on fabric by at least 33 percent.
The efficacy of Downy Antibac in repelling mosquitoes was discovered in studies done by four independent institutions around Asia including the Philippine Association of Entomologists (PAE).
In the Mosquito Repellency test, panelists exposed their fabric-wrapped arms to mosquitoes for a set amount of time. The number of mosquitoes was then counted for the fabric washed in Downy Antibac and the fabric not washed in Downy Antibac.
“When we first found out about Downy Antibac, we wanted to test it ourselves because this was the first fabric conditioner we’ve heard of that offers mosquito repelling benefits,” says Cecille D. Ebuenga, president of the PAE. “We were very happy with the results, which showed 53-percent less incidence of mosquito landing on the fabric washed with Downy Antibac. These are even better than the scores from the other countries.”
Microorganisms present in fresh sweat shows distinct growth during incubation so to help repel mosquitoes, Downy Antibac works by preventing the growth of malodor-causing germs on fabrics. It contains an antibacterial ingredient that deposits on fabric and ruptures the cell walls of bacteria, thus preventing germ-growth and minimizing bacteria population that can contribute to sweaty malodor.
