As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, Virox is replacing our 5-gallon round pails with a new container that is both more efficient and more eco-friendly. The new format will contain the 5-gallon volumes but feature several key improvements. Key Improvements: More Eco-Friendly: R
The Peroxigard team was excited to have the opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science in Nashville, Tennessee. As usual, we had a great time engaging with lab animal professionals and learning from the wide variety of educational sessions and posters featured at
Unlike life sciences professionals, many of whom may have training in chemistry, the average disinfectant consumer likely doesn’t think too much about what is inside their bottle. While there are several active ingredients that may be used in disinfectant formulations, by far the most common in household products is
At the annual AALAS Demo Day, we had the chance to present a guide for disinfectant selection for better biosecurity in life sciences facilities, which remains top of mind for research professionals due to the ever-present threat of pathogen contamination. However, disinfectant selection doesn’t need to be complicate
Learn how to spot common disinfection mistakes and how to avoid them, ensuring that your cleaning and disinfection protocols protect your animals and team from infections. In this webinar, we cover: Common myths and mistakes when choosing and using a disinfectant. How to avoid these disinfection mistakes. How to build
Flooring is a fundamental area requiring regular cleaning and disinfection in animal research facilities. However, floor disinfection comes with a unique set of challenges and considerations when compared to smaller high-touch surfaces and equipment. When determining your facility’s flooring protocols, it is importan
When you apply a disinfectant, you want to be sure it’s really doing its job! After all, keeping your surfaces and equipment clean and disinfected is key to compliance, biosecurity and reliable research results. One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a disinfectant is contact time. Contact time
In the world of life sciences research, maintaining a robust biosecurity protocol is paramount for both animal welfare and the safety of your team. Join us in this informative 10-minute presentation as we explore the crucial role of cleaning and disinfection in infection prevention. Delve into the significance o
It’s no secret that infectious pathogens can cause devastation to animal research: a disease outbreak can result in years of work lost and can place an immense financial burden on life sciences facilities. However, the role of environmental surfaces in the transmission of infection is too often overlooked, lea
In cases of emerging viral pathogens such as Monkeypox Virus, when there is no test that can be conducted to validate the efficacy of a disinfectant, the US Environmental Protection Agency utilizes their Emerging Viral Pathogens Policy to determine the expected efficacy of a disinfectant against an emerging virus. In t
