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Quaternary ammonium chloride, or quat, is an active ingredient found in many disinfectants. When disinfectants are used at the correct dilution, quats are effective against bacteria and viruses. However, if quat binding occurs, quats can become very ineffective. Quat binding is when t

With the start of cold and flu season quickly approaching, infection control should be a top priority in many facilities, particularly health care facilities. Last year the Ebola virus was the focus of many concerns, but C. Diff., MRSA, swine flu, bird flu, and the traditional Influen

The flu season is just around the corner and here are a few things that can be done to prepare for it. To reduce one’s chances of becoming sick, one should: Wash hands with soap and scrub for 15-30 seconds. Always dry hands immediately – bacteria can be transferred more easily with da

One obstacle or concern that many cleaning professionals face is developing cleaning methods and making these methods as efficient as possible. A newer methodology that is replacing more traditional methods is process cleaning. Process cleaning, including programs such as Process Clea

Hand hygiene is important when it comes to infection control because they are virtually used throughout the entire day. Hands can carry and transmit bacteria and pathogens to and from everyday objects and if they are not properly cleaned, contaminated hands run a risk of harming and i

With a new school year coming up, it is important to understand the pitfalls of cleaning processes in educational facilities, so we can help overcome these challenges. Nearly 60 million school days are lost each year due to cold and flu, according to the CDC. Much of this can be preve

Disinfecting and infection control is important in any facility, however, is critically important in hospitals and healthcare settings. Doctors and healthcare workers can treat multiple patients at a time. Since these facilities often contain people with weakened immune systems, prope

During a time where the concerns for the next major outbreak or contamination are tremendous, infection control cannot be overlooked. High-touch areas such as toilet seats can harbor potentially dangerous skin bacteria such as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), E. col

Illnesses related to the Norovirus are all too common.  When someone indicates they have the “stomach flu” or “food poisoning”, the illness is usually related to Noroviruses.  This contagious illness is spread a number of ways including touching an infected per

Animal care facilities, much like our hospitals and healthcare facilities, face challenges of preventing the spread of disease within the hospital, shelter, or clinic. Keeping an animal hospital clean and sanitized is essential to preventing the spread of infections and keeping both a