Environmental Cleaning

Environmental Cleaning

Environmental Cleaning

Effective Reduction of Bacteria from Surfaces

Effective Reduction of Bacteria from Surfaces Using Bleach and Silver Dihydrogen Citrate Solutions

 Peer Reviewed  Disclaimer: The author of this report and InfectionControl.tips declare no conflict of interest with the following article. Testing was performed at the Jacobs...
Using Chemical Microbicides to Interrupt the Environmental Spread of Pathogens

Using Chemical Microbicides to Interrupt the Environmental Spread of Pathogens

Abstract Environmental spread of dangerous pathogens is becoming more prevalent as international travel gets easier. Chemical microbicides are a useful tool to curb the spread...
Balancing Disinfectant Efficacy and Surface Compatibility

Balancing Disinfectant Efficacy and Surface Compatibility

Abstract For healthcare facilities, environmental hygiene protocols must accomplish a dual goal: helping prevent the spread of pathogens, while safeguarding the surfaces and equipment involved...
Environmental Monitoring for SARS-CoV-2: The Missing Link in Disease Containment?

Environmental Monitoring for SARS-CoV-2: The Missing Link in Disease Containment?

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the deadliest in modern history, quickly spreading to every corner of the globe and causing major health and...
Evaluating a ‘no-touch’ UVC Radiation Device on High Touch Surfaces

Evaluating a ‘no-touch’ UVC Radiation Device on High Touch Surfaces

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Abstract The computers at nurse’s stations, patient rooms and mobile carts are used 24 hours a day. They are...
The Truth About Sanitizing and Disinfecting

The Truth About Sanitizing and Disinfecting

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic made its horrific debut, we have all seen some rendition of this scenario: airplane personnel scurrying down the aisles...
The Impact of a Continuously Active Disinfectant on Bacterial Surface Concentrations and Biofilm Growth

The Impact of a Continuously Active Disinfectant on Bacterial Surface Concentrations and Biofilm Growth

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Affiliation: The University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Environment, Exposure Science and Risk...
Monkeypox, Disinfection, and EPA List Q (for Emerging Viral Pathogens)

Monkeypox, Disinfection, and EPA List Q (for Emerging Viral Pathogens)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains lists of effective disinfectants for various organisms of concern, which can be found here. To obtain EPA registration...
Non-Invasive COVID-19 Surface Test to Keep Employees Safe

Non-Invasive COVID-19 Surface Test to Keep Employees Safe

Abstract Since December 2019, the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has spread across the world, wreaking havoc on a global scale that has devastated economies and taken...

TIPS Sudden Science Trial #1019811 – High Touch UV Disinfection Device

We are seeking up to twenty (20) facilities within the USA to use the UV-CLEAN device for a 30-day trial period. THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS CLOSED. THANK...