Healthmark Industries announces a new line of products consisting of disposable plastic sleeves designed to keep phones and tablets clean. The product line also offers hygienic keyboard covers that help protect against cross-contamination. Easy to fit and use, these protective covers may be changed as often as needed to ensure clean use anywhere. The protective covers come in two sizes: 6.25 inches by 3.38 inches or 7.88 inches by 10.25 inches and keyboard covers fit all standard keyboard sizes.
Source: Healthmark Industries Co., Inc.
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