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 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…
by Dana Ryan, Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist Soft surface sanitizing is one of the more commonly overlooked environmental cleaning issues in every industry, including healthcare. Innovators are continually working to create solutions requiring less work for janitorial staff, while providing more protection against contamination and hospital-acquired infections. However, there has been relatively little done 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 Andrea Velasquez, Certified Clinically Clean® Specialist Do you have a weekly schedule for every chore on your cleaning list that you happily check off like clockwork? Then you might be a clean freak. When something is out of place does it drive you crazy until you can put it back in order? You might…
by Stephen Lawson, COO of Aseptic Health Ultraviolet C light (UVC) has been around for years, with claims that it prevents the spread of germs. Does it work? Is it safe? Is it corrosive? To shed light on the subject, we’ve compiled a few notes and opinions from some trusted resources to reach a conclusion.…
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…
