15 years of scientific researches in biotechnologies, tested and validated in hospitals

For over 15 years, research teams have been developing a genuine alternative to traditional chemical disinfectants: probiotic cleaning. This breakthrough emerged in response to two major challenges faced by hospitals worldwide:

A Growing and Critical Issue

• Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect approximately 15% of hospitalised patients globally.

• Contaminated surfaces are one of the primary transmission routes for pathogens, including multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) such as MRSA, VRE, and Clostridium difficile.

• These microorganisms can survive on surfaces for weeks or even months.

• Rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is making infections harder and more expensive to treat.

The Limitations of Conventional Chemical Disinfection

• Short-term effect only: pathogens recolonise surfaces within hours.

• Repeated use selects for resistant strains and can, in some cases, contribute to cross-resistance with antibiotics.

• Significant environmental impact and health risks for cleaning staff (irritation, allergies, respiratory issues).

Faced with these dead ends, researchers turned to a solution inspired by microbial ecology: biocontrol.

The Principle of Probiotic Cleaning:

Replace Rather Than Eradicate

Instead of trying to achieve total sterilisation (an impossible and counterproductive goal), the approach consists of permanently colonising surfaces with safe, beneficial bacteria (Class 1 probiotic strains, completely harmless to humans).

These “good” bacteria – mainly selected Bacillus spores – occupy the space and resources:

• They consume the organic residues that pathogens feed on,

• They produce natural antimicrobial substances,

• They physically prevent pathogens from settling (competitive exclusion).

The result: an unstable and dangerous microbiome is replaced by a stable, protective one that remains effective for days – or even weeks – after application.

Real-world studies conducted over more than a decade in European hospitals (Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, etc.) have consistently shown:

• A significant and lasting reduction in pathogen load on surfaces,

• A measurable decrease in healthcare-associated infection rates in the tested units,

• Perfect safety for patients, staff, and the environment.

Today, the technology is mature and proven at hospital scale.

Phi Max now brings it into your home.

You can finally benefit from the same level of microbiome control that major hospitals have been using for years – creating a healthier, longer-lasting, and truly eco-friendly living environment, without the drawbacks of conventional chemical products.

Probiotic cleaning is no longer reserved for healthcare facilities. It now belongs in your home.