Abstract: A surface of an object may be treated using an antimicrobial wipe presoaked in an antimicrobial treatment solution. Alternatively, the antimicrobial treatment solution may be sprayed directly on the surface. The antimicrobial treatment solution may be made of isopropyl alcohol and an unreacted organofunctional silane antimicrobial substance that is substantially free from arsenic, silver, tin, heavy metals and polychlorinated phenols. The antimicrobial substance may include any one of: 3 trimethoxysilylpropyloctadecyldimethyl ammonium chloride; hyaluronan and its derivatives; triclosan; and a copolymer of chloropropyltrihydroxysilane and octadecylaminodimethyltrihydroxysilylpropyl ammonium chloride.