Abstract: The invention is generally directed to antimicrobial composition comprising a matrix material and both of silver and zinc distributed there through, wherein the matrix material comprises at least one of Si02, Ti02, Zr02, AI203, or Zeolite, and the uses of such compositions as antibacterial and acaricidal. The invention is also generally directed to antimicrobial composition comprising a matrix material arid both of silver and a metal selected from the group of noble or transition metals distributed there through, wherein the matrix material comprises at least one of Si02, Ti02, Zr02, AI203, or Zeolite, and the uses of such compositions as antibacterial and acaricidal.