Over the past decade, disinfectant wipes have become a staple for facilities of all kinds. Fitness centers offer them to allow members to sanitize and disinfect equipment after use. Offices and workplaces invest in them to promote hygiene amongst staff and employees. Schools use them to help stop the spread of germs. Hotels have them […]
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Kill Foodborne Illness – How To Destroy E. Coli, Listeria, Salmonella, and More In 3 Steps
Foodborne illness has sickened all of us at some point. Call it what you like–food poisoning, a bad stomach, a stomach bug, a bad oyster–they’re all names for the same thing. Foodborne illness affects millions of people annually – approximately 48 million. It’s easy to assume an outbreak can’t happen in your facility if you […]
How To Clean Yoga Mats
Yoga has become one of the fastest-growing wellness industries in the last decade. Currently about 36 million Americans practice yoga regularly. With more people using yoga mats, it’s important to know how to clean the ones in your studio or fitness center. Disinfected mats help prevent germs from spreading and members from getting sick. Photo […]
When To Disinfect – 6 Scenarios When Disinfecting Is Necessary
“Do I need to disinfect that?” As a Facility Manager, Cleaning Manager, or Business Owner, you’ve probably asked yourself this question before. Knowing whether to clean a surface or disinfect it is the key to helping prevent sickness and providing a healthier and safer environment for employees, customers, and guests. Using a cleaning product to […]
Food Safety 101 – Simple Tips To Prevent Foodborne Illness
Summer grilling, cookouts, and picnics mean that food is being prepared and consumed outside. Temperatures are warmer, and bacteria grow faster in warm temperatures. This is why incidences of foodborne illness increase in the summer. It’s easy to become relaxed and distracted while you put together a feast or enjoy a cookout with loved ones. […]
Protecting Senior Citizens In Your Facility: Common Infections In The Elderly You Should Know
Bacteria, viruses and other germs can pose a threat to anyone who enters your facility or business. But no one is at a higher risk of contracting an infection or sickness than senior citizens. Common infections in the elderly can be life-threatening and dangerous. The CDC indicates this is because as people get older their […]
Boost Your Hotel’s Revenue With These Simple Tips
According to a Statista survey, 84% of travelers say hotel cleanliness ranks as one of the most important factors they consider when deciding to book a hotel room. Hotel cleaning is essential to not only attracting new guests but retaining existing guests and customer satisfaction as well. Tables covered in dust, stained upholstery or carpet, […]
Gym Germs: The Most Common Bacteria That Live in Fitness Centers + How to Kill Them
Exposure to many germs is the downside to having many members and guests frequent your fitness center. Since dozens or even hundreds of people may use your treadmills, weights, and equipment daily, they can unintentionally bring illnesses to your facility and leave pathogens on your equipment if you don’t disinfect it properly after use. According […]
Urgent Update: What You Need to Know About the New Mpox Virus
In 2022, the world faced an outbreak of the mpox virus (previously called monkeypox). While that outbreak caused concern, a new variant – mpox Clade 1b – has recently emerged, posing an even greater threat in more than one country. This strain spreads rapidly and is proving to be more deadly than the previous one. […]
Healthcare
Healthcare Clinics, physical therapy centers, hospitals, dental offices, and retirement homes require powerful cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfectant products for optimum patient, physician, and staff safety. In these critical environments, clean is paramount. 2XL offers a suite of healthcare grade disinfectants that are effective against up to 51 pathogens on surfaces, equipment, and tools. Use them [...]
7 Foodborne Pathogens You Should Know + Prevention Tips
Dangerous foodborne pathogens are the leading cause of food poisoning. Most of us are safety conscious when cooking, storing, and handling our food, but food safety mistakes can happen. And when they do, foodborne pathogens like E. coli, listeria, and salmonella are often the result. Millions of people fall victim to “stomach bugs”–aka foodborne illness–each year. […]
What is a quat based disinfectant?
Why Quat-Based Disinfectants Are a Good Choice When it comes to keeping facilities clean and healthy, choosing the right disinfectant is critical. Quaternary ammonium compounds, commonly known as “quats,” are the active ingredient in many modern disinfectant and sanitizer formulas. They’ve gained popularity as a safer alternative to harsher disinfectants like bleach and alcohol-based products. […]