Pathogens in Hotels, Motels, and Resorts Hotels, motels, and resorts are hotspots for pathogens to thrive in when not disinfected properly. The most common viruses that guests contract from hotel rooms are diarrhea, vomiting, COVID, and respiratory viruses, such as colds and pneumonia. The COVID-19 pandemic has put cleanliness at the top of many potential...Read More

Pathogens in Livestock Nearly 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic, meaning they are infections spread between people and animals, and cause an estimated 2.5 billion illnesses and 2.7 million deaths worldwide every year, according to the CDC. In the past 30 years, we have seen deaths from infectious diseases increase nearly 60%. Trading goods around...Read More

It’s no secret gyms, fitness centers, and locker rooms are abundant in germs. Disinfecting equipment and practicing good gym hygiene will help you stay healthy. Pathogens in Fitness Centers & Locker Rooms Many people choose to exercise to improve or maintain their health. The abundance of pathogens in gyms can do just the opposite and...Read More

Disinfecting high risk areas in healthcare settings is an important part of a holistic strategy to decrease the spread of pathogens, protect from infections, and increase patient satisfaction. Pathogens in Healthcare Settings Healthcare-associated infections (HAI’s) are defined as infections patients get during the time where healthcare is being administered for another unrelated condition. HAIs are...Read More

Cleaning Before Disinfecting Cleaning your home surfaces regularly helps to prevent the harmful spread of germs. Disinfecting after cleaning then kills most germs on surfaces and objects. Cleaning can be done with water, soap, and scrubbing to remove germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Disinfecting is done with stronger bleach solutions or chemicals. For disinfecting...Read More

Cold weather and visiting friends and family for the holidays can increase the spread of sickness. With RSV and Covid-19 cases on the rise, preventing the spread of germs is more important than ever before. RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is defined by the MayoClinic as the infection of the lungs and respiratory tract....Read More

With all but the strictest COVID-19 restrictions lifting all over the world, more and more people are opting to travel for the holidays. However, as flu season swings into gear, with increased numbers of travelers there comes also an increased risk of illness. Sicknesses common at this time of year can range from the common...Read More

Concerts are hotspots for spreading illnesses such as COVID-19 and the flu. Those in attendance of large events are at a much higher risk of contracting airborne pathogens. Implementing pre-screening procedures can keep the audience, band, and staff safe, but the use of a safe and effective disinfecting agent will help keep people even safer...Read More

Disinfecting should be a priority for elementary schools, high schools, and all educational facilities to lower the risk of infection among students, teachers, and faculty along with keeping them healthy and safe from germs. “Providing students and staff with safe and decent school facilities is one of the basic elements of quality public education”, says...Read More

The Impact of Pathogens Each year, about 1 in 6 people in the United States get sick from eating contaminated food, according to the CDC. Agriculture has both large positive and negative effects on the health of many living things, including human beings. Infectious diseases among agriculture have massive health impacts on society. Emerging infectious...Read More