by Andrea Velasquez, Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist Look around your workspace. Have any idea where germs live? Keep reading to learn more about where germs come from and where they like to hang out. What Is A Germ? Germs are tiny, microscopic organisms that fall into one of four types. Germs are either Bacteria, Viruses,…
by Autumn Ryan, Founder & CEO of Aseptic Health This DisinfecTip is straight off the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website, hopefully paraphrased so that it’s easier for you to understand. The trail to being an N Listed disinfectant and receiving the Emerging Viral Pathogen claim is a lengthy process. We’ve been on this path for…
by Stephen Lawson, COO of Aseptic Health and a Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist One of the many regulations for disinfectants is the creation of an SDS or Safety Data Sheet. This document is created by the chemical supplier. It is basically a summary of information regarding hazards or precautions for using the product safely. The…
by Andrea Velasquez, Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist Knowing the basics of cleaning products can help you choose the right cleaner for the job, and the right cleaner for your cleaning style. If you’re one who doesn’t like to wear gloves, masks or goggles then a non-toxic cleaner may be the right cleaner for you. According…
By Stephen Lawson, COO of Aseptic Health, LLC and Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist We’ve touched on this subject before in DisinfecTips, but I’d like to take a deeper dive into the difference between products that disinfect, sanitize and clean. I’ll also take a broad-brush explanation on the subject of sterilizing. General Cleaning General cleaning…
by Autumn Ryan, Founder and CEO, Aseptic Health, LLC How long can a germ live? Over the past several months—as the pandemic unfolded—you may have heard conflicting information. Timeline March 24, 2020: National Institutes of Health reports: “Study suggests new coronavirus may remain on surfaces for days.” The article goes on to say: “According to…
by Pat Cummings, Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist Are you doing a lot of holiday cooking and baking? We hope you are having fun. We also hope you’re staying safe by heeding these 7 hot spots for germs in the kitchen. 1 Refrigerator Handles The 2011 NSF International Household Germ Study found that refrigerator handles were…
by Dana Ryan, Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist Disinfectants kill germs that cause colds, flu and other illnesses—when used as directed. The problem is, most people don’t read the label and they use the disinfectant incorrectly. Might as well pour the bottle down the drain, because if you’re making any of these six disinfectant mistakes, you’re…
by Autumn Ryan, Founder and CEO of Aseptic Health I think I’m seeing more homes decorated for Halloween than ever. Attribute the surge to Covid-19? Seems like the pandemic has Americans doing all kinds of unusual things. Like disinfecting for deadly viruses! Sales of our flagship hospital grade disinfectant are up. We have been offering…
by Autumn Ryan, Founder and CEO Are you using disinfectant wipes correctly? Last week Andrea did a great job explaining why “reading the fine print” on cleaning products is essential. It’s really the only way to determine if the chemical is the right fit for the job. In my experience as a janitor, it’s also…
