LAVERGNE, TENN.—Restaurants, bars and other types of foodservice operations must protect consumers against the transmission of pathogens that could pose the risk of infection. Wares used in food preparation and service such as dishes, pans and utensils must be properly cleaned and disinfected from germs acquired during food preparation and previous use. Dishwashing cleaning technology can vary considerably from manufacturer to manufacturer. But specific technological features and processing conditions are required to create the high level of clean that prevents the transmission of disease via food wares. HygCen Institute in Germany has certified that warewashing operating conditions, combined with the disinfectant...

BRAINTREE, MASS.—A new electrostatic disinfection process is being used by the nation’s three largest airlines. The EvaClean Infection Prevention System developed by EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives includes: handheld and backpack Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers: PurTabs and PUR:ONE hospital-grade EPA registered disinfectant tablets effective against coronavirus yet safe for people and environment; best practices for cleaning protocols; training processes; and monitoring programs to achieve maximum safety and efficacy. In February, Delta Air Lines began deploying a new electrostatic program from EarthSafe, a leading disinfection solutions company and developer of the EvaClean Infection Prevention System. Shortly thereafter, United and American airlines followed suit. Unbeknownst...

LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—After over a year of development, Los Poblanos Lavender Hand Sanitizer is here, and the timing couldn’t be more serendipitous. Lavender has been used for thousands of years for its natural healing and antiseptic properties, and effortlessly lends itself for use in a sanitizer. The Los Poblanos Lavender Hand Sanitizer pairs perfectly with the signature Los Poblanos Lavender Hand Soap and Lavender Lotion for the ultimate hand cleansing experience. After several rounds of thoughtful development, the production team at Los Poblanos has crafted a sanitizer that not only refreshes hands, but offers an aromatherapy boost with a...

CINCINNATI—Hydro Systems, a world leader in chemical dispensing equipment, software and services, published a free microsite containing helpful tools and resources to combat the global pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The microsite highlights cleaning best practices, educational materials and the benefits of using chemical dispensing systems to prevent the spread of infection. To access the microsite, visit https://hydrosystemsco.com/COVID-19/. “Stopping the spread of the coronavirus infection is crucial, and there’s a lot of varying information out there about how to best accomplish that,” said Matt Hayas, Global Product Manager, Hydro Systems. “Our microsite serves as a one-stop resource guide that...

The COVID-19 crisis has certainly made cleaning and disinfection a top of mind topic in the hotel industry and everywhere else. Green Seal has put together an excellent list of resources on how to “Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 crisis.” Be sure to check out their site which includes a "How to Safely Disinfect for Coronavirus" page. Other topic groups include: “Resources for Healthy Homes,” “Resources for Healthy Schools and Workplaces,” “Resources for Green Seal Certified Producers,” “Resources for Green Seal Certified Cleaning Service Providers,” and “Resources from Our Stakeholders.” Under “Resources for Healthy Schools and Workplaces,” there are links...

NATIONAL REPORT—Whether in fixed areas such as air handling systems or in portable devices such as air purifiers or germ-killing robots, ultraviolet (UV) radiation is being used to help combat the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). UV radiation is present in sunlight and constitutes about 10 percent of the total electromagnetic radiation output from the sun. In manmade lamps, more highly concentrated UV rays can be highly effective at killing germs, bacteria and viruses. UltraViolet Device, Inc. (UVDI), in a press release issued this month, says coronavirus is highly susceptible to germicidal UV irradiation. The susceptibility of coronavirus to UV rays...

ATLANTA—With concerns about germ transmission at an all-time high and businesses increasingly concerned about public health, pest control leader Orkin, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc., announced a new service that will help businesses quickly and thoroughly suppress a wide variety of serious pathogens. In dense places where people congregate, if high-touch surfaces such as countertops, fixtures and public seating are not disinfected, harmful viruses such as the novel coronavirus can spread rapidly. Just like frequent, careful handwashing is a basic measure for humans to stave off virus transmission, large-scale sanitization is imperative to keeping establishments where people shop, eat...

SAN FRANCISCO—Is your hotel “Covid Clean?” It can be, thanks to a new app that gives housekeepers step-by-step cleaning instructions that follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to stop the spread of the virus. Beekeeper, a mobile-first communication platform for frontline workers, is now offering the “Cleaning Task Lists” by Whispr app free to its customers. The smart checklist will work on any Android or iOS device and can be activated by Whispr immediately if the hotel is an existing Beekeeper user. “We are extremely proud of our innovation partner, Whispr, for designing an app that will enable hotels...

BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Fil Doux Textiles, a Brooklyn-based textile company producing mill-direct, luxurious upholstery and Otratex, the first-ever degradable vinyl alternative, is pleased to debut Pro-Tech Plus, a powerful bleach cleanable, water-based ink and denim protectant, which is now available for all Otratex collections. Designed for the hospitality, cruise, and contract industries, Otratex—The Conscious Choice, is made with natural enzymes embedded in the material that creates enhanced degradability. Within 30 years, the material fully decomposes when placed in an anaerobic environment such as a landfill, returning to the natural elements that comprise it. The collection, which comes in over 270 natural and...

CINCINNATI—Due to the global pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Hydro Systems, a leader in chemical dispensing equipment, software and services, has published an educational white paper, “Dispensing Cleanliness During an Outbreak or Pandemic.” The white paper discusses the current state of the pandemic, cleaning best practices and the benefits of using chemical dispensing systems to combat an outbreak. The white paper is available for download at https://hydrosystemsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-White-Paper_U.S._FINAL.pdf. “From schools to hotels to office buildings, every facility in the U.S. has been impacted by COVID-19 in some shape or form and now requires frequent cleaning to mitigate the spread of infection,” said...