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10 Surprisingly Germy Hotspots in Your Home

10 Surprisingly Germy Hotspots in Your Home

Jun 24, 2020

There are germs hiding in plain sight all around your house.

Microbes thrive in moist and humid environments

Microbes thrive in moist and humid environments

Jun 28, 2019

Microbes thrive in moist and humid environments. That’s why antimicrobials are used in athletic shoes, workout apparel, tablecloths, furniture, and...

Swimming pools

Swimming pools

Jan 9, 2019

Swimming pools can’t really go “chemical treatment free.”

Cell phones

Cell phones

Jan 7, 2019

Your cell phone could contain 10 times as many germs as a toilet seat!

Foreign species

Foreign species

Jan 7, 2019

Did you know that foreign species of crabs, seaweed, and other plants and animals can hitch a ride on the...

Household products

Household products

Jan 7, 2019

Household products, such as laundry detergent, paint, and general cleaners, can quickly spoil without the addition of antimicrobials.

Cleaning and disinfecting

Cleaning and disinfecting

Jan 7, 2019

Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same!

COVID-19

COVID-19

Mar 23, 2018

The Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC) has compiled a list of disinfectant products that can help you fight the spread...

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