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April 7th 2014

Researchers Study How Bleach Kills Bacteria

Cleaning often involves chlorine bleach, which has been used as a disinfectant for hundreds of years. But our bodies have been using bleach’s active component, hypochlorous acid, to help clean house for millennia. As part of our natural response to infection, certain types of immune cells produce hypochlorous acid to help kill invading microbes, including bacteria.

April 3rd 2014

Scientists Develop Light-Activated Antimicrobial Surface That Also Works in the Dark

April 3rd 2014

Clearstream Advances Antimicrobial Technology That Actively Provides Long-Term Protection

April 1st 2014

Clorox Offers New Influenza and Norovirus Prevention Toolkit

April 1st 2014

Clorox Healthcare Launches New, Comprehensive Approach to Environmental Disinfection for Healthcare

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A Shield of Protection: Unmet Needs in COVID-19 Prevention and Control

Onyema Ogbuagu, MD, FACP, FIDSA; Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH; William P. Hanage, PhD

HLAC's Accreditation Standards Awarded AORN Seal of Recognition

March 27th 2014

Diversey Care Awarded Premier, Inc. Contract for Oxivir Disinfectant Wipes

March 27th 2014

New Upper Air Germicidal UV-C Light Fixture Offers Industry's Highest Ultraviolet Dosage

March 27th 2014

TRU-D SmartUVC to Showcase Infection Prevention Tracking Technology at AORN Conference

March 27th 2014

HLAC Urges Continued Vigilance in Handling of Textiles in Hospital Environment

March 20th 2014

O'Connor Hospital Acquires Superbug-Slaying Robot TRU-D to Provide Extra Level of Care

March 20th 2014

Research Centers Worldwide Validate NanoSeptic Surface

March 20th 2014

AVT TANCS Steam Vapor Points to Peer-Reviewed Research on Biofilm

March 13th 2014

Colorado Adopts Greener Method of Medical Waste Processing

March 13th 2014

PDI Super Sani-Cloth Wipes Receive EPA Approval for Three New Kill Claims

March 6th 2014

AmeriPride's Clean Green Certification Elevates Textile Services Competitiveness

March 6th 2014

Xenex Disinfection Services Announces HCAHPS Improvement Program

February 27th 2014

Lonza Offers Lonzagard Disinfectants for Flu Virus Infection Prevention and Control

February 27th 2014

Researchers Study MRSA Transmission Via Healthcare Workers

February 23rd 2014

Clorox Healthcare Launches New, Comprehensive Approach to Environmental Disinfection for Healthcare

February 20th 2014

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Deploys TRU-D SmartUVC Disinfection Robot

February 20th 2014

Humber River Hospital Adopts Automated Technology to Streamline Waste Handling, Soiled Linen

February 20th 2014

Companies Resolve Patent Infringement Lawsuit

February 20th 2014

Kodak and PurThread to Collaborate on Antimicrobial Surface Solutions for Healthcare and Military

February 20th 2014

Popular Disinfectants Do Not Kill HPV, Research Finds

February 12th 2014

Chicago Tops 'Bed Bug Cities' List for Second Consecutive Year

February 12th 2014

Fresh-Aire UV Introduces Free UV-C Demonstration Trial Program

February 6th 2014

ISSA Introduces Mobile Game for Cleaning Industry

February 6th 2014

Contamination of Hospital Environment with ESBL-E is Inversely Associated with Carbapenem Exposure

February 4th 2014

Poorly Processed Reusable Surface Disinfection Wipe Dispensers May be a Source of Infection

January 30th 2014

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A Shield of Protection: Unmet Needs in COVID-19 Prevention and Control

HLAC's Accreditation Standards Awarded AORN Seal of Recognition

Diversey Care Awarded Premier, Inc. Contract for Oxivir Disinfectant Wipes

New Upper Air Germicidal UV-C Light Fixture Offers Industry's Highest Ultraviolet Dosage

TRU-D SmartUVC to Showcase Infection Prevention Tracking Technology at AORN Conference

HLAC Urges Continued Vigilance in Handling of Textiles in Hospital Environment

O'Connor Hospital Acquires Superbug-Slaying Robot TRU-D to Provide Extra Level of Care

Research Centers Worldwide Validate NanoSeptic Surface

AVT TANCS Steam Vapor Points to Peer-Reviewed Research on Biofilm

Colorado Adopts Greener Method of Medical Waste Processing

PDI Super Sani-Cloth Wipes Receive EPA Approval for Three New Kill Claims

AmeriPride's Clean Green Certification Elevates Textile Services Competitiveness

Xenex Disinfection Services Announces HCAHPS Improvement Program

Lonza Offers Lonzagard Disinfectants for Flu Virus Infection Prevention and Control

Researchers Study MRSA Transmission Via Healthcare Workers

Clorox Healthcare Launches New, Comprehensive Approach to Environmental Disinfection for Healthcare

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Deploys TRU-D SmartUVC Disinfection Robot

Humber River Hospital Adopts Automated Technology to Streamline Waste Handling, Soiled Linen

Companies Resolve Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Kodak and PurThread to Collaborate on Antimicrobial Surface Solutions for Healthcare and Military

Popular Disinfectants Do Not Kill HPV, Research Finds

Chicago Tops 'Bed Bug Cities' List for Second Consecutive Year

Fresh-Aire UV Introduces Free UV-C Demonstration Trial Program

ISSA Introduces Mobile Game for Cleaning Industry

Contamination of Hospital Environment with ESBL-E is Inversely Associated with Carbapenem Exposure

Poorly Processed Reusable Surface Disinfection Wipe Dispensers May be a Source of Infection

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