Product Highlight: Alcohol-free Foaming Hand Sanitizer
People across the globe are using more hand sanitizer than ever before. In the U.S., hand sanitizer sales in drug stores grew more than 80 percent in February 2020 compared to the same month the previous year. In the U.K., hand sanitizer sales increased 255 percent from February to March 2020 as awareness of the global pandemic rapidly increased. […]
Instill Confidence in Your Patrons with These Restaurant Sanitation Measures
As more restaurants reopen for dine-in service, customers are paying attention to the measures being taken to protect both employees and themselves. Restaurant sanitation has always been important from a food safety perspective. Now, restaurant managers and employees must also take additional steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. When guests visit your establishment, […]
How to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Fitness Facilities
School is back in session, and for many universities, team sports are also on the agenda. Individuals are starting to return to normal routines, which often means hitting the gym or attending a fitness class. Weight rooms and fitness facilities with shared equipment have always taken precautions to protect those who use them, but in […]
Avoiding Bacterial Resistance with Decon7
Bacterial resistance in the food industry is a challenge that all FSQA managers face. When microorganisms become resistant to the sanitizers that are used to remove them, the products become less effective over time. This increases the risk of bacterial contamination in a food processing facility because the resistant bacteria that are left behind are able […]
What Are Log Kills? The Difference Between 99.9% and 99.9999%
It’s common knowledge that a detergent cleaner removes more bacteria than water alone and that a sanitizer or disinfectant is more effective than just soap and water. However, what many people don’t think about is specifically how effective a product is and how that’s measured. What percent of bacteria are killed, and how many are […]
The Basics of Sanitation Solutions for Food Production Facilities
Effective cleaning and sanitation in food production facilities is critical for protecting both consumer health and your brand. Fortunately, outbreaks that result from poor sanitation are preventable with the help of good systems and the right products. Implementing sanitation solutions that work starts with understanding the basics. Clean First, Sanitize Second The words “clean” and “sanitize” are […]
Effective Coronavirus Cleaning Solutions to Protect Private and Public Facilities
Although a full return to normal is not yet in the near future, we are increasingly reopening public and private facilities and interacting with each other more. This means we must remain vigilant about implementing cleaning solutions that help keep spaces safe. Even facilities that have always maintained a high standard of cleanliness—hospitals, schools, restaurants, […]
Key Considerations When Selecting the Right EPA-Registered Disinfectant
Disinfectants have never been more in the limelight than they are these days. Everybody is using them, and decision makers across all industries have to decide which products to use. Unfortunately, the best choice is not always crystal clear. In addition to consumers having a limited education about the nuances of disinfectants, sanitizers, and cleaners, […]
D7 Is Now a Kosher and Halal-Certified Disinfectant
The global pandemic has caused disinfectant manufacturers to scramble to get EPA-approved label claims, and it’s not surprising that many companies have seen a dramatic increase in production. Manufacturing of D7 is no exception. Before the pandemic, D7 was produced in two facilities. Because demand has increased significantly, it is now made in eight different […]