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How UV light is used to kill microorganisms?

When we think about killing harmful microorganisms, all that pops up in our mind include hand sanitizers, antibacterial hand wash, disinfectant sprays, or wipes, but have you ever thought of UV lights? Well, this might sound unusual to a lot of people, but UV radiations have been in use to kill germs such as bacteria and viruses for a long time. These radiations can be used as a disinfectant for water, air, or any other nonporous surface.

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Are Cork Masks The Future?

Aren’t you sick of seeing disposable PPE litter everywhere you go? The only people who should be using disposable PPE are people in the medical fields and people who have to change their PPE frequently because of their service jobs. Outside of that, most people should be wearing washable masks. So what gives? 


Disposable PPE is convenient now that it has become more widely available, but getting it into a trash can isn’t always super convenient. Cloth masks are washable and reusable, but cotton isn’t the most eco-friendly material on the planet. As it turns out, that’s cork. 

Are Cork Masks The Future? #Infographic

Stop the Spread of Germs

Take quick steps to help prevent the spread of airborne diseases such as COVID-19.The chart explains the CDC's suggested preventive measure. Staying home when you feel sick, disinfecting surfaces on a regular basis, using a towel to cover your cough and washing your hands for 20 seconds are simple ways you can do your part to avoid germ spread.

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The Germiest Places in your Kitchen

The kitchen is the hub of most homes. Unfortunately, it’s also a hub for microscopic bacteria and germs. “The traffic that goes through a typical kitchen, with people coming and going—in addition to the food preparation and food storage that takes place there—really opens it up to all sorts of contamination,” says Randall Phebus, PhD, professor of food safety and defense at Kansas State University.

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10 Places Mould Can Hide In Your Home

Living with mould in your home is not safe at all. It can make you and your family sick, and completely damage the interiors of your house. To continue its proliferation, mould needs moisture, organic nutrients, surface to grow on, and darkness. This suggests that mould can grow everywhere, most likely when those four elements are present.

Most people expect that mould often grow in the murky places of their homes, such as the basement, attic, or crawl spaces. Although mould can grow just about anywhere, there are still unexpected places in your house that mould could be thriving. These mould in your house needs a regular inspection and remediation to reduce its negative impact– hence, allowing you to make a safe home for your family.

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Less Employee Sick Days With Office Cleaning

Whatever industry you work in, a clean working environment is essential for workplace health and safety. If you refer to our office cleaning infographic, you’ll be amazed at how dirty your workplace can get without regular cleaning and maintenance.

The fact is, keeping communal work areas clean and hygienic will dramatically decrease the risk of picking up germs and illnesses. And that means reducing personal sick days, while increasing productivity. A clean working environment has positive impact.

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Dirty Work: How Nasty is Your Keyboard?
Some of us use our keyboard each and every day. It’s an essential tool for millions of jobs, but the unassuming keyboard can harbor some nasty, scary, dangerous germs and bacteria. In fact, studies show more than 3,000 organisms occupy every square inch of the average keyboard. Despite all this icky stuff lingering at our fingertips, many of us neglect cleaning the dirt and grime that builds up over time. The following infographic looks into the scary statistics behind keyboard filth plus offers easy and effective ways to keep it clean—and help keep you healthy.

Dirty Work: How Nasty is Your Keyboard? #infographic

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