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