Biofilm Destroyer: TANCS® Saturated Steam Vapor (SSV) System
The Biofilm Destroyer TANCS® Saturated Steam Vapor (SSV) System destroys microbial biofilms in 3 seconds, cleaning on contact and producing hot, low-moisture (6%) steam that kills virtually ALL microbes in 2-7 seconds. It works with zero chemicals, zero residue, zero chemical exposure, zero waste, and zero need for HAZMAT or special storage. TANCS SSV operates on 120 volts AC, has continuous-fill for nonstop operation, and uses 1.5 quarts of tap water per hour. Available with insulated tools for multiple applications, a rolling cart and accessories.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.
I Was There: An Infection Preventionist on the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 30th 2025Deep feelings run strong about the COVID-19 pandemic, and some beautiful art has come out of those emotions. Infection Control Today is proud to share this poem by Carmen Duke, MPH, CIC, in response to a recent article by Heather Stoltzfus, MPH, RN, CIC.
