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 Gus Scannapieco, Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist Hand sanitizers provide a convenient alternative to hand washing when soap and water is not available. They are effective against bacteria at 99.9% and they also kill some, but not all viruses. We’ve discussed kill logs before on DisinfecTips, and while 99.9% seems like a lot because…
It’s the beginning of a new year, and that has us thinking about the beginnings of our profession. What are the clean facts about cleaning? Around 2200 BC, the ancient Babylonians found a way to improve water’s cleaning power, and like so many great discoveries, it was by accident. Water had been used to clean cooking utensils…
