Over the past decade, disinfectant wipes have become a staple for facilities of all kinds. Fitness centers offer wipes to allow members to sanitize and disinfect equipment after use. Offices and workplaces invest in wipes to promote hygiene amongst staff and employees. Schools use wipes to prevent kids from getting sick. Hotels have wipes available […]
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Killing Coronavirus: The 5 Step Guide to Eradicating This Viral Disease From Porous and Non-Porous Surfaces
Killing coronavirus is everyone’s concern. When a mysterious virus started triggering several cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China in December of 2019, no one could have predicted what was about to happen. On January 7, 2020 authorities in China had finally identified novel coronavirus as the cause. Since then, the disease has rapidly spread across […]
Kill Foodborne Illness FAST – How To Destroy E. Coli, Listeria, Salmonella, And More In 3 Easy Steps
Foodborne illness has sickened all of us at some point. Call it what you like – food poisoning, a bad stomach, a stomach bug, a bad oyster, or the runs… they’re all names for the same thing. According to the CDC, foodborne illness affects millions of people annually – approximately 48 million to be exact. […]
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When To Disinfect – 6 Scenarios When Disinfecting Is Necessary
“Do I need to disinfect that?” As a Facility Manager, Cleaning Manager, or Business Owner, you’ve probably asked yourself this question before. Knowing whether to clean a surface or disinfect it is the key to helping to prevent sickness. Using a cleaning product to wipe away blood or sweat from a surface may not seem […]
Gym Germs: The Most Common Bacteria That Live in Fitness Centers + How to Kill Them
Exposure to many germs is the downside to having many members and guests frequent your fitness center. Since dozens or even hundreds of people may use your treadmills, weights, and equipment daily, they can unintentionally bring illnesses to your facility and leave pathogens on your equipment if you don’t disinfect it properly after use. According […]
How are germs transmitted?: 3 Ways Bacteria Get Passed Around in Businesses and Facilities
In case you were unaware, your business and facility are full of germs. Don’t believe us? Here are some headlines from recent magazine articles and reports comparing how filthy common surfaces and equipment are compared to the average public toilet seat. Breaking News: Average desk contains 400 times more germs than a toilet seat, new […]
Urgent Update: What You Need to Know About the New Mpox Virus
In 2022, the world faced an outbreak of the mpox virus (previously called monkeypox). While that outbreak caused concern, a new variant – mpox Clade 1b – has recently emerged, posing an even greater threat in more than one country. This strain spreads rapidly and is proving to be more deadly than the previous one. […]
7 Foodborne Pathogens You Should Know + Prevention Tips
Dangerous foodborne pathogens are the #1 cause of food poisoning. Most of us are safety conscious when cooking, storing, and handling our food, but food safety mistakes can happen. And when they do, foodborne pathogens like E. coli, listeria, and salmonella rejoice at the opportunity to infect your food. Millions of people fall victim to […]
How to Disinfect Your Phone to Kill Germs and Bacteria
Gross fact of the day: Cell phones are 10X dirtier than a toilet seat. After reading that, you probably want to know how to disinfect your phone. Surprisingly, most people are unaware of how dirty their phones are. Both desk phones and cell phones can have many thousands of bacteria on their surfaces, and are […]
Disinfectant Cleaner Vs. Cleaner – What’s the Difference?
“Do I use a disinfectant cleaner or a cleaner?” This is a question you probably ask yourself when you’re browsing dozens of cleaning products on a shelf at your local store or online. With so many options to choose from, you might not know which product will be best for your home or facility. Unsurprisingly, […]