Glass Protectors Glass vs. Plexiglass Benefits of using glass for your physical barriers Plexiglass Difficult to disinfect porous material Glass Non-porous material Contracts and harbors bacteria Food-grade safe after sanitizing Scratches easily Scratch-resistant Not chemical resistant; will begin to crack Naturally chemical resistant Requires special cleaners Cleans with bleach, hospital-grade or standard cleansers Does not meet certain cleaning requirements for hospitals Preferred by hospitals Retains more bacteria than glass after cleaning Fewer bacteria than plexiglass after cleaning Becomes hazy or cloudy and breaks down over time with cleaning Withstands even the most rigorous daily cleansing routines Cost more than glass and will need to be replaced Premium grade; can last your office a lifetime Glass Protectors
