HaloShield Underpads available to consumers for the first time
Patented antimicrobial technology kills embarrassing urine odors

May 10, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
James Thompson - 425.974.1993
jthompson@halosource.com
 
MARCH 27, 2000
Bothell, Wash. – HaloShield® Odor-Control Underpads from HaloSource®, Inc. are now available directly to consumers for the first time through drugstore.com, a leading online retailer of health, beauty, vision and pharmacy products. Widely used in hospitals and extended care facilities, the durable, washable underpads are a major development in antimicrobial technology that eliminates the unpleasant, embarrassing urine odors resulting from incontinence, bedwetting and baby changing areas.

HaloShield Underpads contain a patented chlorine binding agent that continually exposes chlorine to odor-causing bacteria, killing 99.9% within 10 minutes of contact. It provides 100% waterproof protection and enhanced comfort with an ultrasoft moisture-wicking top layer that keeps users dry and a super absorbent inner layer that quickly traps fluids. When laundered with chlorine bleach*, the 32”x36” underpad is “rearmed” and “recharged” for continuous maximum odor control. Because it is washable and renewable, it is more economical and better for the environment than disposables.

"The HaloShield Underpad is a fresh solution to the problem of odor control and is excellent for a variety of uses around the home," said David Kowalick, HaloSource Director of HaloShield Coatings. “It guards against embarrassing urine odors and provides reliable, effective protection for bedding, chairs, and baby changing areas.”

HaloShield is a patented coating and coating component that allows chlorine molecules to bind to any surface, creating a durable, long-lasting and renewable antimicrobial material. HaloSource is developing textiles and other products featuring HaloShield antimicrobial coatings and also offers HaloShield to alliance partners who want to differentiate and enhance their product lines. Applications for HaloShield include hospital linens, scrubs and towels, among others.

“Customers who need to shop for protection and odor control products such as HaloShield Underpads can do so in the privacy of their own home with the convenience of home delivery on drugstore.com,” said Julie Johnston, vice president, OTC merchandising, drugstore.com. “We’re delighted to be able to offer the HaloShield Underpad to our customers.”

The HaloShield Underpad is currently available for $29.99 at www.drugstore.com .Customers who are new to drugstore.com may be eligible for free shipping with orders over $25.
About HaloSource

HaloSource antimicrobial and clean technology solutions reliably and effectively provide clean water and control germs. HaloSource offers the most effective, tested and proven solutions in the product categories of clean water and infection control. HaloSource brands include HaloPure® water purification products that kill disease-causing bacteria and remove impurities for safe, pure drinking water, HaloShield textile and surface coating solutions that harness the antimicrobial power of chlorine, SeaKlear® water treatments to maintain clean and clear water in pools and spas, and StormKlear® natural erosion and sediment control for treating and decontaminating storm and waste water. More information is available at www.halosource.com .

About drugstore.com:
drugstore.com, inc. (NASDAQ: DSCM) is a leading online provider of health, beauty, vision, and pharmacy products. The drugstore.com™ online store ( www.drugstore.com)
provides a convenient, private, and informative shopping experience that encourages consumers to purchase products essential to healthy, everyday living. The online store offers thousands of brand-name personal health care products at competitive prices; a full-service, licensed retail pharmacy; and a wealth of health-related information, buying guides, and other tools designed to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Consumers can personalize their shopping experiences with shopping lists, e-mail reminders for replenishing regularly used products, and private e-mail access to pharmacists for questions.

drugstore.com, inc. has been awarded the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) certification by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) as a fully licensed facility exercising competent, safe pharmacy practices in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

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*EPA registered chlorine bleach.
HaloSource, HaloPure, HaloShield, SeaKlear and StormKlear are registered trademarks of HaloSource Inc..