Have you ever wondered why most disinfectants indicate they kill 99.9% or 99.99% of germs, but never promise to wipe out all of them? Perhaps the thought has crossed your mind mid-way through cleaning ...

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our lives. One effect that could yet be seen might be the development of bacterial resistance to disinfectants, as a result of the overuse of substandard ...

Infection control stands as a cornerstone of modern healthcare systems, safeguarding patients, healthcare professionals, and the community at large. By implementing comprehensive and rigorous measures ...

News-Medical speaks to Professor Robert Bragg about disinfectants and how they could be helping bacteria to become resistant. What provoked your research into bacteria and their resistance? I have ...

Commonly used disinfectants do not kill human papillomavirus (HPV) that makes possible non-sexual transmission of the virus, thus creating a need for hospital policy changes, according to researchers.

Aside from washing your hands and social distancing, there are other ways to help ‘flatten the curve’ and slow down the spread of coronavirus—namely, wiping down and disinfecting surfaces. Common ...

In October 2020, analytical chemist William Arnold and his team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities realized they were going to need more freezer space. Every month for the previous 5 months, ...

Natural disinfectants claim to be effective at sanitizing, but only alcohol at 70 percent concentration and hydrogen peroxide are actually effective when used properly. Experts recommend following the ...

A Plastic Film with Superpowers Australian researchers have developed a plastic film capable of destroying viruses simply ...

Cleaning products like sanitizers and disinfectants have become a part of people's daily lives since the coronavirus pandemic hit, but with so many products on the shelves, you may be wondering what ...

Aside from washing your hands and social distancing, there are other ways to help ‘flatten the curve’ and slow down the spread of coronavirus—namely, wiping down and disinfecting surfaces. Common ...