An antimicrobial product and methods of use are provided. The antimicrobial product includes a water-soluble antimicrobial organosilane and various additional compound, including antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications, antiseptics, and/or detergents. An example delivery system including a microcapsule encasing the product is also described. Methods of use include embedding a delivery system within an article, such as bandages, inserts or wound coverings, the microcapsule containing the product which is released by a mechanism and at a time particular to the intended use of the article. The methods include treating an infection on a substrate by disrupting an existing microbial colonization, penetrating existing biofilms, and/or killing existing microbes.
