The Science of Clean: How LIFE Antimicrobial Protection Enhances Mantova Real Tuff Shelving

The Science of Clean: How LIFE Antimicrobial Protection Enhances Mantova Real Tuff Shelving

In today’s fast-paced food service and hospitality environments, hygiene and durability aren’t just preferences; they’re essential.

That’s why Mantova’s Real Tuff Shelving, proudly supplied by Commercial Shelving Innovations, is setting the benchmark for safe, sustainable, and hygienic storage across Australia.

Built-In Protection for a Cleaner, Safer Environment

Every Real Tuff shelf is manufactured in southern Sydney using recycled Australian plastics, delivering an eco-friendly, sustainable solution that’s tough enough for the demands of commercial use. But what truly sets it apart is the LIFE Antimicrobial Protection; a revolutionary technology built into the shelving during the manufacturing process.

Developed by Swiss innovation leader HeiQ, LIFE antimicrobial technology is permanently infused into the Real Tuff plastic components through precision injection moulding. This means the protection isn’t a coating or surface treatment that wears off; it’s built in for the lifetime of the product.

How LIFE Antimicrobial Technology Works

The LIFE Antimicrobial Protection actively targets and inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria on the shelving surface. By preventing microbial growth, it helps keep your shelving cleaner between cleanings, reducing contamination risks in food contact areas and improving overall hygiene standards.

This long-lasting protection also prevents polymer deterioration caused by microbes, ensuring greater product longevity and a consistently clean surface finish over years of use.

Why Antimicrobial Protection Matters in Food Service

In commercial kitchens, coolrooms, and food storage areas, hygiene is everything. Cross-contamination risks are high, cleaning schedules are demanding, and compliance standards are strict.

With HeiQ's LIFE Antimicrobial built into every Real Tuff shelf, operators can rest assured their storage systems are helping maintain a cleaner and safer environment, supporting compliance with HACCP food safety standards. In fact, Mantova’s Real Tuff range is the only HACCP-approved coolroom shelving in Australia, trusted by thousands of businesses for over 30 years.

Designed for Practicality, Performance and Sustainability

Beyond hygiene, Mantova’s Real Tuff Shelving delivers a host of other benefits that make it a standout choice for commercial environments:

  • Easy to clean: Removable shelves are dishwasher-safe, allowing quick cleaning without dismantling the entire shelving unit; a significant time and cost save.
  • Durable construction: Stainless steel or galvanised steel frames paired with injection-moulded Real Tuff shelves rated to 250kg per tier.
  • Customisable sizing: A wide range of shelf widths (300–600mm), lengths (600–1800mm) and post heights (1200–2000mm) ensures a perfect fit for every space.
  • Adjustable design: Nylon bullet feet allow for 30mm of height adjustment for level installation on uneven floors.
  • Environmentally responsible: Made locally in Sydney using recycled Australian plastics, supporting both sustainability and local industry.

Built to Last, Backed by Confidence

Every Real Tuff shelving system is backed by Mantova’s 12-month warranty and more than three decades of proven performance in Australian conditions. From coldrooms to dry storage, from cafés to industrial kitchens; these systems are engineered to handle it all.

Smarter Storage, Cleaner Operations

By integrating LIFE Antimicrobial Protection, Mantova has redefined what durable, hygienic shelving can achieve. It’s not just a shelf; it’s a smart, sustainable solution that helps businesses maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.

At Commercial Shelving Innovations, we’re proud to supply the full Mantova Real Tuff range; bringing together Australian-made quality, sustainability, and cutting-edge hygiene technology for every commercial storage application.

Because in every kitchen, coolroom, or workspace; cleaner shelves mean safer, better spaces.

Ready to Upgrade Your Storage?

Discover how Mantova Real Tuff Shelving with LIFE Antimicrobial Protection can transform your workspace.

Contact Commercial Shelving Innovations today for expert advice, tailored solutions, and a competitive quote on Australia’s most trusted shelving systems.

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