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15 Aug

Finding Pathogens With Surface Imaging Technologies to Eradicate Them

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When it comes to keeping people and facilities healthy, the first step in the process is knowing exactly where pathogens are located and how wide an area they may cover. Today, many...

It turned out that the hall passes were very contaminated. Possibly because they were unsuspected of housing large amounts of pathogens, and possibly because they were rarely cleaned.

12 Aug

Hall Passes, Pathogens, and New Imaging Technologies

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Finding pathogens and eliminating them is even more critical today than ever. For the most part, with proper custodial training and using the appropriate and most effective cleaning solutions and products, when it...

23 May

OptiSolve Germ Report reveals which surfaces have the most contamination in a hotel.

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TORONTO, May 8, 2019 /CNW/ - We all know how dirty hotel rooms can be but where are the worst places for germs? Join the OptiSolve® Germ Report team and...

22 Apr

Electric Hand Dryers May Pose Infection Control Issues

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The global growth of electric hand dryers is expected to reach nearly (US) $1.6 billion by 2025, according to market research firm, Grand View Research. The firm’s June 2016 report...

Norovirus is often referred to as the "vomiting disease."

15 Apr

What We Don’t Know About Norovirus Can Make Us Sick

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Media coverage over the last several years has allowed many of us to believe that norovirus is an illness that most impacts cruise ship passengers. However, there are far more...

Most viruses were found on a plastic toy in the children’s play area

13 Feb

Airport Tests Reveal Hidden Virus Locations in Finland Airport

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Tests reveal multiple touchpoints in airports that pose potential health risks requiring a surface assessment technology to identify the location of contaminants...

07 Feb

Healthcare-associated Infections will be Canada’s second leading cause of death by 2050… and OptiSolve will help reduce them

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OptiSolve® awarded $4.5 million Genome Canada grant TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - OptiSolve® and the Kelley Lab at the University of Toronto will combine novel nanomaterials with a genomics-based approach to allow for precise identification of pathogens that cause...

31 Jan

Flu Season: Knowing When to Wash Your Hands is Half the Battle

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the commonly accepted timeline of the flu season is from October through May. They base this on the number of...

18 Dec

“Looks Clean” vs. “Is Clean”: Surface Imaging to Evaluate Cleaning Effectiveness

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At one time, if building managers were asked to evaluate the cleaning provided in their facilities, the response would typically focus on the appearance of the facility. For instance, we...

13 Dec

The Flu, Schools, and Children Schools are Seeing Their Way to Better Cleaning to Keep Children Healthy

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu season is very unpredictable. It’s timing, duration, and severity can vary from year to year. In much of...

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