In December 2021, while many held their breath bracing for the impact of the fast-spreading omicron variant of COVID-19, the state of Oregon was dealing with another potential outbreak. The state had ...

Disinfecting eliminates most harmful germs, such as viruses and fungi, from surfaces using chemical products, while sterilization is a more thorough process, typically performed by professionals in ...

Access to usable water in our homes is an incredible privilege. According to the World Health Organization, only about 73% of the world's population can access safe drinking water. While it's easy to ...

Disinfecting your home after someone has the flu involves targeting germs on frequently touched surfaces to prevent the illness from spreading to others. Cleaning should always precede disinfecting; ...

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Scrubbing with soap and water or using an all-purpose spray is enough to clean your home, for the most part. But some jobs call for stronger products, like getting rid of germs after someone is sick.

AND WHAT YOU CAN USE INSTEAD. SALES OF DISINFECTING WIPES SKYROCKETED IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE PANDEMIC. DISINFECTING WIPES ARE CONVENIENT, SURE, BUT IT TURNS OUT THEY’RE OFTEN OVERKILL FOR A SIMPLE ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As states drop mask mandates, some organizations are concerned government officials are moving too fast. To address this and prevent the spread of the coronavirus, ...

Although ozone is used to disinfect water in settings such as treatment plants, the required equipment is typically too large for use in small appliances like water coolers. A new miniaturized ozone ...

Redox AS has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to acquire Filtra AS, a company specializing in water and air ...