With new variant strains of SARS-CoV-2 emerging in the United States, the public is left frantic with fear. Some of you may be wondering if current cleaning and disinfecting protocols will continue to be as effective. Thankfully, the EPA has just recently reported that the disinfectants available on List N are capable of killing these newer strains.

The EPA, also known as the Environmental Protection Agency, is a federal government agency committed to protecting human health and the environment. As part of their mission, the EPA reviews the safety of chemicals available in the marketplace, which ties into the current pandemic¹. In this blog post, we’ll be going over important information regarding disinfectants and the EPA’s List N. Read more “Disinfectants on the EPA’s List N”

Green Cleaning is the umbrella term for any type of cleaning that can be considered eco-friendly. This can be anything from using a non-toxic carpet cleaner to cleaning a sink with vinegar and baking soda. Green cleaning can even refer to the use of recycled materials in product packaging.

With the COVID-19 crisis businesses, schools, and other facilities are beginning to take cleaning more seriously than before. Green cleaning solutions are not only safer to use, they have simpler ingredients and are not harmful to the environment.

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Cleaning may seem like an easy task with little question as to how to do it properly. However, with the threat of COVID-19 still present, understanding the truth around certain myths about cleaning and disinfecting is important for the health and safety of you, your family, employees, students, visitors, patrons, and others.

Here are seven common myths about cleaning and disinfecting that could help make your environment safer and healthier.

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When it comes to cleaning surfaces and objects, traditional dry and wet dusting tends to be the first methods that come to mind. While these cleaning techniques are tried and true, they do little more than spread filth around, unless the rags used are washed regularly. Dry dusting kicks up resting particles, redistributing them into the air and onto other surfaces. Wet dusting can involve harmful cleaning chemicals and make it hard to reach certain spots or objects. For sensitive places, like clean rooms, R&D labs, healthcare facility cleaning and schools, there’s a more effective method for stripping dirt, dust and germs from surfaces that require specialized sanitation: electrostatic spray.

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