Ready To Get Ahead of the Competition With Your Rental Car Company?
One of the problems perplexing rental car companies today is the amount of bacteria and germs found throughout their fleet. From E.Coli to Staph, rental cars are just not as clean as they should be. According to research, only 3 out of 10 rental cars are cleaned and quite possibly, not to our satisfaction! Studies have found that 80% of infection is passed by human contact, either directly or indirectly and with so many surfaces and so many previous users, there are many chances at contamination. The Solution? The solution is to take a different approach to managing the environment inside your ...
The Less The Kids Are Sick, The Happier The Parents Are!
Are The Kids In Your Childcare Center Still Getting Sick In Spite Of Your Best Efforts To Follow The Established Protocols For Cleaning And Disinfecting? If so, you're not alone! Thousands of kids across America are getting sick every year from germs, bacteria and microorganisms they pickup in their childcare center. And you know what; in the majority of cases it's not the childcare center operators fault! You're using the cleaning and disinfecting products that are recommended, but in many cases that doesn't solve the problem completely. Here's why; once you have cleaned and disinfected the surfaces in your childcare center, they are immediately ...
Medical Facilities Across the United States Reach Out for a Better Way to Protect Their Air and Surfaces
The Problem As stated by Kristen Gerencher's in the Wall Street Journal's Health Matters - It's the invisible threat that lurks whenever you stay in a hospital: hospital-acquired infections, the potentially dangerous bugs that can be spread around the facility when doctors, nurses and staff fail to wash their hands, sterilize medical equipment or take appropriate precautions with high-risk patients. The infections are especially sneaky because most symptoms show up after you leave the hospital, typically within 30 days of being discharged. The U.S. Government Accountability Office weighed in this week on the state of hospital infections in a report that urged the ...
If You Want To Excel In The Competitive Hotel Environment, Offer A Healthier Room!
This is a typical story we see in the news regularly about the hotel industry...and consumers are worried! (CBS) Now that summer is just about here, more families will be spending time in hotel rooms. While they might look clean, and you'd like to believe they are, the truth is they're probably teaming with germs, says Travel + Leisure Family magazine Senior Consulting Editor Mark Orwoll. A lot of travelers assume a hotel bathroom may not be as clean as their own, that germs may linger on the carpets or the bedspread, but few people think twice about the room's light switch. That's right, the ...
Prove To Your Customers & Prospects That Dangerous Germs Are Not Muscling In To Your Gym?
The news media earns big bucks by dishing out bad news like this about your industry... Mutant pathogens. Germs. Super bugs. Thriving bacteria. The list of names for the microorganisms that can be found anytime, anywhere — including your club — is anything but comforting. Recent media articles and news magazine programs have brought front-and-center attention to certain microbes, especially antibiotic-resistant ones and their presence in fitness facilities. Because the common perception is that gyms are dirty, dank and dark, health clubs are a seemingly perfect place for microorganisms to thrive. About 80% of all infectious disease is transmitted by both direct and ...
You Can Run A Healthier School, Learn How!
If you operate a school today, you already know this is a big problem... (AP) American children miss 22 million days of school each year due to colds, flu and other infections, experts say. But that statistic should come as no surprise to the nation's teachers: In a new survey, seven out of 10 say their classrooms aren't regularly disinfected by custodians, and more than half say they spend their own money and time ridding their classrooms of germs. "A few are even recruiting parents to come in and, instead of helping them correct papers, they are asking them to help disinfect the classroom," ...
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Before and After XMICROBE™ Antimicrobial Treatment
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The video below shows the basic type of technology of XMICROBE™ Antimicrobial. This type of technology offers a mechanical solution to reduce or eliminate microbial activity. This provides for long lasting surface protection which results in healthier indoor air and surface quality. Click the picture below to see how the Mode of Action works. Click to play the Organosilane Mode of Action! XMICROBE™ Long Lasting Germ Protection ! Read More →
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Study Shows Risks of Kids Riding in Shopping Carts
FoodSafetyNews.com - by Alexa Nemeth In the June issue of the Journal of Food Protection, a study conducted in Foodborne Disease Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) sites identified an association between riding in a shopping cart next to raw meat or poultry products and infection caused by Salmonella or Campylobacter in infants younger than 1 year. FoodNet is the principal foodborne disease component of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Emerging Infections Program, a collaborative project involving the CDC, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and 10 state health departments. According to the study, Salmonella and Campylobacter are the most common causes of bacterial gastroenteritis in the United States, resulting in an estimated 1.4 and 2.4 million illnesses each year, respectively. Infants and children younger than 5 years are at increased risk, with reported rates 2 to 10 times higher than for persons 5 years or older. Among infants, riding in a shopping cart next to packaged raw meat and poultry has been shown to be an important risk factor for Salmonella and Campylobacter infection. Salmonella and Campylobacter have been detected on the outside of packages of meat and poultry at retail outlets which indicates that these contaminated surfaces could play a role in transmission. They defined exposure as answering yes to one of a series of questions asking if packages of raw meat or poultry were near a child in a shopping cart, or if a child was in the cart basket at the same time as was raw meat or poultry. “We compared children who were exposed to raw meat and poultry products with those not exposed by the following variables: location of the child in the shopping cart (i.e., only seat, only basket, both basket and seat, any basket [includes only basket and both basket and seat]) and sociodemographic characteristics (parent’s education level, household income, race or ethnicity),” reported the researchers. Among 1,273 respondents, 767 (60 percent) reported that their children visited a grocery store in the past week and rode in shopping carts. Among these children, 103 (13 percent) were exposed to raw products. Children who rode in the baskets were more likely to be exposed than were those who rode only in the seats. “Our study shows that children can be exposed to raw meat and poultry products while riding in shopping carts. Parents should separate children from raw products and place children in the seats rather than in the baskets of the cart. Retailer use of leak proof packaging, customer placement of product in a plastic bag and on the rack underneath the cart, use of hand sanitizers and wipes, and consumer education may also be helpful.” Read More →
Reusable Shopping Bags: Safe?
FoodSafetyNews.com - by Alexa Nemeth According to a joint food safety research report issued by researchers at the University of Arizona and Loma Linda University, reusable grocery bags can serve as a breeding ground for dangerous foodborne bacteria and pose a serious risk to public health. The researchers randomly tested reusable grocery bags carried by shoppers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Tucson. Researchers also found consumers were almost completely unaware of the need to regularly wash their bags. “Our findings suggest a serious threat to public health, especially from coliform bacteria including E. coli, which were detected in half the bags sampled,” said Charles Gerba, Ph.D., a University of Arizona environmental microbiology professor and co-author of the study. “Furthermore, consumers are alarmingly unaware of these risks and the critical need to sanitize their bags after every use.” Gerber said the bacteria levels found in reusable bags were significant enough to cause a wide range of serious health problems and even lead to death. This is a particular danger for young children who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. The study found that people were not aware of the potential risks. A full 97 percent of those interviewed have never washed or bleached their bags. Gerber said that thorough washing kills nearly all bacteria that accumulate in reusable bags. Read More →
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Dr. Marie Carter recommends healthier environments to patients
As a General Surgeon and Head of Wound Care for a metropolitan hospital, I look for ways to benefit my patients in their constant struggles against bacteria and a host of other infections. Other than topical washes and education about controlling their condition, there was little I could do for them. That is no longer the case! Thanks to the Healthier Environment Living Program™ there is now an environmentally friendly program that is highly effective in destroying a host of harmful bacteria and other dangerous microorganisms. The Healthier Environment Living Program™ consists of 3 valuable tools in achieving healthier indoor environment; Education, Testing, and Solutions are key components to the program and what medical professionals look for in treatment of their patients. My Healthier Environment Living Program™ professional tested and treated my office, my waiting room, my clinical facility, and my home. In all cases elevated bacteria counts were reduced to exceptional levels. I highly recommend to every patient I see to implement to Healthier Environment Living Program™ into every facet of their daily lives. Their homes, laundry, work spaces, and vehicles should have this protection applied. Dr. Marie Carter General Surgery-Board Certified Oklahoma Read More →
GreenShield-USA of Naples Florida Takes Action to Promote Clean Roofs Throughout Community
Two photos taken recently of a carriage house (duplex) in the city of Naples, Windstar community. Our client had us pressure wash, decontaminate & apply Greenshield USA’s XMICROBE™ treatment to the tile roof surface. This work was performed last year and has continued to repel mold and fungal growth. In fact, other residents see the difference as they drive or walk through the neighborhood, as it is so apparent. The homeowner’s association asked our client to put together a package to do each roof in their community. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Carriage House Treated with XMICROBE Up close view of XMICROBE treated tile roof of carriage house So far, 15 roofs have been designated for the treatment! This was certainly a case of the treatment speaking for itself, and showing the difference that it makes. Now just think what could be happening on the interior of our homes, businesses, transportation, schools, gyms, health care facilities and more! Good luck to everyone out there pursuing the XMICROBE™ journey! It’s going to be a fun and propserous one!!! (These images are copyrighted by GREENSHIELD USA, user permission will be granted upon request only, otherwise use of these images without consent constitutes copyright infringement in which you may be held liable for damages.) BioShield Services, LLC of Stuart, Florida is hereby granted permission to use these images. Read More →
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Counties Serviced: All Boroughs Company Name: EnviroTech Alaska,LLC Authorized IASQ™ Certified Inspector Professional Number: 1258 Bars and Stars Education™ Status: Certified – 4th Star Contact this Inspector by sending your inquiries to: info@healthierprograms.com Read More →
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Counties Serviced: Maricopa Company Name: Indoor Environmental Solutions, LLC Authorized IASQ™ Certified Inspector Professional Number: 1469 Bars and Stars Education™ Status: Certified – 1st Star I Contact this Inspector by sending your inquiries to: info@healthierprograms.com Read More →
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