Hot summer days are synonymous with water parks and water resorts. Millions of Americans flock to these uber pools to enjoy lazy rivers, daredevil slides, and tubing adventures. The popularity of both indoor and outdoor water parks contributes to the staggering increase in market size. According to Statista, the water park market size increased in 2022 to 3.4 billion USD, a leap from 2.3 billion the previous year. Making certain that customers have a great experience is more than just providing the thrill of the drop or the speed of the slide – it’s about maintaining the health and safety of the park.

 

Protecting the customer experience means maintaining the hygiene of several areas throughout the facility including:

• Pools, hot tubs, and water attractions
• Pool decks
• Splash pads
• Common areas like tables and benches
• Restaurants
• Bathrooms and changing areas

 

Failure to maintain the safety of any of these areas results in sick guests and potentially sick staff. Not just cleaning, but disinfecting public areas is critical to keeping the park open and customers safe.

 

Avoiding the spread of Recreational Water Illness (RWI) should be at the top of the list for water parks and resorts. This includes illness because of compromised pool water, as well as unhygienic pool decks, and splash pads. Contaminated water from human waste, pathogens, and viruses can result in infection of skin, eyes, ears, wounds, and respiratory tracts. Contact with this water can cause symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and fever.

 

Preventing RWI includes stringent planning for season start-up, regular maintenance, and seasonal shut-down. Regular maintenance for year-round facilities like indoor water parks or resorts must consider not only regular upkeep, but also the proper construction materials required to withstand harsh chemicals and prevent mold growth.

 

Incorporating Disinfecting Into Your Maintenance

 

So how do you keep swimmers safe and guests returning time and again? Vigilant maintenance and employee training will not only prevent guest illness but keep every area in the water park sparkling. While guest safety and experience are the biggest factors, the cost of maintenance, life cycle of equipment, and curb appeal of the facility also play into choices made for waterpark upkeep. 

 

What are the top considerations when planning maintenance to cover an entire water park facility or water park hotel and where do you start? Broadly, an inventory of equipment is critical to crafting a plan that includes a comprehensive cleaning schedule for each attraction. Scheduling the daily, weekly, and monthly cadence of cleaning and maintenance for these attractions should also incorporate downtime to replace equipment in the future. Every park needs a contingency plan for unexpected events, ideally specific to each piece of equipment. Establish a budget for operations that includes those emergent repairs and a long-term plan for future improvements. Document these routines and plans for compliance and training, and ultimately, liability. Lastly, educate the team. Ensure success with clear communication and guidance for best practices at your facility.

 

Many facilities design indoor water parks or amusement parks assuming that the considerations for construction are the same. Indoor pools require maintenance that far exceeds the cost of maintenance of outdoor pools. Indoor pool and water park environments off-gas chloramines (the byproduct forming from chlorine binding to human organics like sweat and urine), can become unpleasant and even dangerous in excessive quantities. Keeping indoor pools, decks, and the surrounding air clean requires systems that mitigate pathogens, mold, and the chemicals typically used to keep these areas hygienic. When guests enter the pool, the first thing they notice is the quality of the air in the space, so recirculation and proper chemical levels make a difference in first impressions.

 

Managing levels in pool chlorine helps to keep water clean and prevent illness but doesn’t guarantee the surfaces surrounding the pool are hygienic. Wet surfaces are ideal for many types of pathogens and mold growth. Improper disinfectant and ineffective pH levels put swimmers at risk and provide surfaces for dangerous growth. Using strong chemicals to combat this growth can be harmful to employees and guests and tarnish the experience.

 

Safe & Effective Disinfecting for Water Parks

 

One solution to this universal water park problem is the Paerosol platform, capable of killing 99.9999% of surface-borne mold, bacteria, and viruses. Paerosol is unique in that it is safe for use around people, making continuous cleaning and maintenance safe with guests present. Paerosol uses hypochlorous acid, a naturally occurring molecule, that can disinfect the air and every surface. Pool decks will be free and clear of pathogens and mold, and the air throughout the park can be improved for the safety of guests and employees.

 

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Pathogen control is one of the most pressing challenges in the food and beverage industry today. Bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria, along with viruses and fungi, are microscopic invaders that negatively affect food safety and quality. Pathogen outbreaks can lead to public health crises and product recalls that average around $10 million in direct costs, according to Food Safety Magazine. Improving disinfection in food and beverage plants can lead to cost savings, a greater reputation among customers, and higher quality products. 

 

Addressing Common Food and Beverage Industry Challenges 

Proper cleaning and sanitation are essential when it comes to ensuring the quality and safety of food products. Below are ways food and beverage manufacturers can address common challenges, according to Deskera:

• Meeting regulations and guidelines pertaining to food safety and sanitation by implementing proper sanitation procedures and documentation. This can be done by developing a plan that includes procedures for sanitation, cleaning, managing wastewater, and controlling pests.

• Keeping up with best practices to ensure maintenance of the highest cleaning and sanitation standards. Every employee involved in food manufacturing should receive training on proper sanitation procedures and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.

• Managing water usage by implementing procedures for using clean water, effectively managing wastewater, and preventing contamination. Regular inspections should also be conducted to identify problem areas or room for improvement.

• Controlling pests such as insects, birds, and rodents that carry harmful bacteria into facilities by implementing pest control measures to prevent infestations. An integrated pest management plan helps to monitor and prevent pest infestations using proactive methods. 

• Managing cleaning chemicals by implementing procedures to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals. It is best to select equipment that is easy to clean and sanitize with minimal hard-to-reach areas.

 

Ensuring a Clean and Sanitized Facility 

A common mistake in this industry is assuming that just because a surface is visibility clean, that it is also sanitary. Bacteria are resistant to common cleaning products such as soaps and detergents, where sanitizing is the only way to reduce the bacteria and microorganism levels to be safe for human health. 

The first step to cleaning and sanitizing a facility is to remove all debris from food contact surfaces such as dirt, solids, large particles, lubricants, and other residues. This can be accomplished using scrapers, mops, brushes, dry or low moisture steaming, and vacuuming.

The next step is to rinse all residues using warm potable water. Make sure not to use a high-pressure hose as this could aerosolize soil and chemicals into areas that have already been cleaned and sanitized. This step is to be skipped if the area or equipment needs to stay dry.

Only after these steps can chemical cleaners be introduced to remove fat and protein. It is important to make sure that detergents are mixed and applied correctly by referring to dilution rates and contact times provided by the cleaning manufacturer. For equipment used in a dry area, it should be disassembled so that all parts can be cleaned and sanitized properly. 

Next, give everything a final rinse to remove the detergent and any residue left over. Then inspect and spot clean any areas where there is still visible residue or detergent. Make sure to pay attention to the hard-to-reach places to ensure they are completely clean.

To safely reduce bacterial load, apply an effective sanitizing or disinfecting chemical that is considered suitable to use for food and beverage environments. Dry cleaning should be followed with dry sanitizing or disinfecting for dry processing facilities. 

Lastly, when using a sanitizer or disinfectant that is rinsed off, the product needs to be completely removed with a potable water rise and then air dried to avoid re-contamination. For areas that cannot facilitate air-drying, NSF recommends a leave-on sanitizer or disinfectant. 

 

The Importance of Sanitation in the Food and Beverage Industry 

There are more than 250 foodborne pathogens that can spread through food handling and consumption. Food borne pathogens include viruses, bacteria, mold, and parasites. These are more common than foodborne illnesses and can rapidly grow and reproduce within a food product. According to QUPAQ, Salmonella and Listeria were responsible for almost two-fifths of all product food recalls in 2022. Keeping food and beverage manufacturing facilities clean and disinfected helps to prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses and contaminants, in turn preventing recalls and lawsuits- along with keeping facility workers safe. 

Proper cleaning and sanitation also affect product quality, which directly affects customer satisfaction and company reputation. Quality control procedures set for the food and beverage industry ensure proper methods of sanitizing and cleaning equipment to produce consistent and high-quality products every time.

While choosing an effective disinfectant that is formulated to kill a wide range of pathogens is important, so is maintaining a strict cleaning schedule, practicing proper hand hygiene, and communicating to your customers and staff about your disinfecting and cleaning measures. 

 

Efficient & Effective Disinfecting with Paerosol

Paerosol is a patented disinfecting platform that is formulated to kill air- and surface- borne mold, bacteria, and viruses, at up to a 99.9999% rate of effectiveness. The platform consists of a fluid protection system and Dry Sprayer consisting primarily of Hypochlorous Acid. Hypochlorous Acid kills bacteria, viruses, and mold on contact while posing no harmful side effects to humans and no resistance being able to form due to killing. 

Paerosol has extensive experience in preventing food borne illnesses at the source of food and beverage production. Our team of experts have worked with Tyson Foods, Smithfield Farms, Auburn University, Mississippi State, along with the USDA in effectively treating pathogens in food and beverage facilities. 

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Commercial buildings face an unseen challenge, a threat to the health of occupants that is a liability for property managers and a nightmare for business operators. The air we breathe indoors contains mold spores. From the cleanest hospital operating room to a hotel ballroom, these tiny particles are found in almost every indoor environment if not maintained properly.

Exposure to mold causes health problems, where properties with “Sick Building Syndrome” are noted to have caused acute illness for multiple occupants that have spent time in that same building. Hiring a professional mold inspector can identify the types of molds present and the likely source of unmanaged moisture. People with sensitivities to mold can experience respiratory problems and develop allergic reactions, potentially activating long-term illnesses associated from the proximity to mold spores.

Workplace litigation can result from employees’ exposure to mold, especially with any link to health problems for multiple co-workers. Mold remediation is critical to the health and safety of the occupants of any building.

The most common types of molds found in buildings are:

• Alternaria –While these spores primarily grow outside, they can be carried indoors by a breeze.
• Aspergillus – A highly toxic mold that grows indoors and compromises the quality of the air and causes a host of health issues.
• Cladosporium – Infamous for worsening asthma, this mold when left untreated is another toxic, indoor contaminant.
• Penicillium –The name of this mold is familiar because it led to the discovery of penicillin. It is identified by its green/yellow coloring and is highly toxic when inhaled in large quantities. 
• Stachybotrys – Known as “black mold,” this grows indoors and weakens the structures and lets out a foul odor.

Mold inspectors use infrared tools as well as borescopes, hygrometers, and moisture meters to help identify mold, wherever it may be growing. Before mold can be remediated, the source of water or moisture must first be located and repaired. When that source is eliminated, the cleanup can begin. Cross-contamination is possible when removing mold, so it is necessary to follow EPA guidelines detailing proper disposal. Keeping clean areas isolated from the mold being removed is another important way to limit the spread of growth.  

Factors causing mold growth in buildings typically relate to uncontrolled moisture management from the weather, indoor environment, and construction materials used in the building. Details like the age of the building and the maintenance of the ventilation system will also contribute toward accumulation and growth of mold spores. Mold is tricky, since it can grow out of sight, and in unusual spaces. Choosing how you build (and manage) an indoor environment should consider moisture and mold potential. If you plan to use a below grade space, no HEPA filters or office building sensor can mitigate the air quality index of a known, damp environment.

Beyond the toll mold takes on human and animal health, it can also pose structural damage to a building as well. Common causes for mold growth in commercial properties include ineffective plumbing, a leaky roof, and external vents allowing spore-laden air to enter the HVAC system. Mold that grows in commercial buildings is the same found in residential buildings. Preventing mold in any setting, indoors and outdoors, from assisted living facilities to commercial real estate, requires sustainable processes to avoid health risks and health effects.

One way to keep an eye out for organic growth is to put a system of checks in place with routine inspections. You cannot always visually identify mold growth, so using sight as well as smell to find offending spores is your best bet to prevent active growth. Areas in the building known to have higher moisture need frequent checks, particularly if the environment is built from or contains paper, wood, or textiles like upholstery. Mold grows more quickly on organic surfaces, so be vigilant in monitoring that site.

What’s the best way to avoid mold and mildew growth? Make repairs as soon as you see them. Leaky pipes, damaged roofs, cracked foundations, whatever needs attention – take care of it promptly. Water damage, when left untreated, results in mold and mildew growth. The more quickly you mitigate, the better the outcome. This includes maintenance of HVAC systems, which also have the potential to harbor growth. The only defense you have against the weather, from hot humid days to downpours, is a proactive approach to dehumidify indoor air, maintain windows and seals, as well as regular HVAC maintenance. 

Any clean up needs to be complete within 24-48 hours to prevent further growth. The indoor humidity must be maintained between 30-60% to reduce the incidence of growth. Look for condensation around surfaces that become cold and replace textiles that are in moisture-prone indoor environments. The process of mitigating and maintaining indoor air quality is necessary to keep mold growth in check.

Prevention will always be the best way to avoid mold growth in the first place. Paerosol provides a platform that kills 99.999% of air- and surface-borne mold, permeating the environment with sub-micron particles diffused to combat airborne mold spores as well as viruses and pathogens. Paerosol is a non-toxic product suitable for use at home as well as commercial facilities, available to improve indoor quality and help as a step-in mold remediation.

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It’s no small task to maintain clean spaces in commercial, medical, and educational settings. The challenge is finding a balance between keeping an office functional and being able to clean when customers, patients, or students are present. Disinfecting is top of mind after the Covid-19 pandemic, so maintaining a hygienic and safe facility is important. Post-pandemic standards are higher for a visibly clean and germ-free environment. The benefits of a tidy space have an impact on both the customer experience, as well as the employee experience, with reduced stress and better productivity. 

 

The Kline Group released a recent study of commercial cleaning industry trends indicating that in 2023, businesses will shift toward reducing labor costs and automating processes where applicable. With rising inflation, companies will purchase consumables that are more efficient for their operations. The push toward environmentally friendly cleaning products aligns with requests from end users for more efficient products that use fewer perfumes and dyes with less packaging.

 

Defining Cleaning

 

The CDC details cleaning guidelines that include commonly used definitions for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. The term cleaning refers to using soap or detergent used to decrease germs on surfaces, as well as visible dirt. This first step in reducing harmful germs does an adequate job of removing most pathogens. Sanitizing is the next step in reducing whatever germs are left after cleaning. Disinfecting kills the germs leftover from cleaning, lowering any greater risk for disease. Disinfecting commonly uses chemicals, however, Paerosol is a chemical-free solution used for effective disinfection for any application. The CDC recommends to train and protect the workers that perform the tasks of cleaning and disinfecting, especially those using hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

 

Keep a Schedule

 

What is the best practice for cleaning spaces? A schedule supporting daily, weekly, and monthly protocols keeps things on track. The daily office cleaning checklist should include high traffic and high touch areas, like doorknobs, floors, counters, desks, and bathrooms. Weekly cleaning may include break room fridges, dusting of all areas, and window cleaning. Monthly schedules will cover the hard-to-reach areas and hard to clean surfaces, like upholstery. Settings that require more stringent guidelines and rules include healthcare settings, food production, manufacturing, food preparation, and childcare centers.

 

Challenges Common to Cleaning Commercial Spaces

 

First impressions can make or break a business, so consider the importance of prioritizing regular, daily cleaning schedules. Heavy foot traffic is a problem best solved by daily vacuuming to prevent staining and the spread of dirt. Entrance mats also help to reduce issues with moisture and dirt. Acting quickly to stains and spills on textiles (carpets or upholstery) prevents lasting damage. Speed is essential here, where blotting the offending stain before applying cleaning products will yield the greatest success. Dusting the different heights in an office building helps to prevent the buildup of dust, keeping in mind that there are many tools available to keep dust at bay between vacuums, such as microfiber cloths and dusters. Arguably, the most challenging area to keep clean is the restroom. Frequent cleaning and disinfection are critical. A rigorous maintenance schedule and regular inspection will keep this area in the best possible condition for guests.

 

Some of the hardest to disinfect areas are difficult to clean, difficult to see, and difficult to reach. Pathogens prefer warm and dark areas to grow, which are often the trickiest to spot. Considering some of the highest touch points in the office, telephones and computer keyboards are among the most challenging to sanitize thoroughly. Similarly, the crevices around faucets in the bathroom, or even the coffee machine in the breakroom, are perfect places for germs to take residence. Diligence in creating and maintaining a schedule to tackle these problem areas are the best way to keep areas germ-free.

 

Because viruses are able to live on surfaces in the workplace for extended periods of time, using either heat (167-212°F) or a disinfectant will destroy these germs. Hazardous germicides can be used to eliminate these pathogens, while a non-toxic solution like Paerosol will effectively treat surfaces to viruses and bacteria. Paerosol is a versatile choice for disinfecting any surface.

 

There are significantly different protocols to be considered between the types of surfaces being cleaned. Disinfecting a countertop won’t have the same procedures or products used as cleaning a desk chair. Carpeting, rugs, and upholstery are arguably the most demanding surfaces to clean. Because moisture and bacteria can live within a fabric, it is difficult to use a common disinfectant like bleach without damaging the material. Matching the active ingredient in the disinfectant to the appropriate textile is one way to know whether or not the textile will be damaged. It’s common for manufacturers to identify guidelines for maintaining furniture or textiles for the best results.

 

A Safe and Effective Choice

 

Paerosol is a platform that easily tackles the challenges presented in cleaning and maintaining a variety of the commercial spaces listed above. This technology kills air and surface-borne mold, bacteria, and viruses with up to a 99.999% effectiveness. Since Paerosol is safe to use around humans and animals, there is no concern for toxicity like with bleach and commonly used cleaning products. With the ability to clean hard and soft surfaces, the applications for cleaning with Paerosol are limitless.

 

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For decades doctors and scientists raised the alarm that the overuse of antibiotic drugs would result in drug resistance. The medications we count on will no longer treat dangerous, life-threatening bacteria. Development of new antibiotic drugs capable of killing these “superbugs” is slow to come to market, with only 6 of 27 antibiotics in development showing promise for those difficult and resistant cases. This accelerated resistance to current medications makes it necessary to speed the development and testing of new drugs.

 

Drug resistant bacteria have become so common that the Centers for Disease Control estimates 2.8 million people experience drug-resistant infections in the United States. More than 5 million people die worldwide each year because of antibiotic resistance. This global health threat from resistance to both antibiotics and antifungals presents a challenge that cannot be solved with new treatments alone, but in conjunction with prevention.

 

Recent studies examining antimicrobial resistance in patients with bacterial infections show surprising insights into how bacteria adapt to treatment. Patients infected with multiple strains of a pathogen (as opposed to one strain), develop antimicrobial resistance to the pathogens that survive the treatment. This multi-strain infection is uncommon, and the best way to prevent infection is to improve hygiene and sanitation.

 

Antimicrobial Products

 

Antimicrobial agents are substances used to cure and prevent infections. These substances are used for humans as well as livestock and crops. Each is categorized by the pathogen it fights: antibiotics treat bacteria, antivirals fight viruses, antifungals stop fungus, and anti-parasitics kill parasites. The placement of bacteria or microbes in multiple antimicrobial environments will allow the bacteria to adapt and develop resistant genes.

 

Antibiotic Overuse

 

Antibiotic resistance comes because of overuse, when antibiotics are used even if it’s not the appropriate treatment. It has become more difficult to treat common ear, sinus, and skin infections because bacteria are no longer responsive to common medications. Common misconceptions about treatment persist, even though antibiotics are only effective in treating bacteria (living organisms) and not viruses (not living organisms).

 

Antibiotics are often over-prescribed when it’s not clear what kind of illness is causing the symptoms. Having a sore throat could be caused by either bacterium or a virus, and when it’s unclear, many fall back on requesting a prescription instead of letting a virus run the course. Using antibiotics too often or for the wrong reasons has the potential to change bacteria entirely, making them immune to the existing medications.

 

Antibiotic overuse in feed additives for livestock contributes to create antimicrobial resistance. While this addition may keep animals healthy, it also promotes bacteria adaptation.

 

The Environment

 

Environmental changes affect the instance of infections, making our need for antimicrobial treatments greater. A change in water levels or precipitation are enough to change the pathogens that infect humans and livestock. Flooded areas experience new and greater levels of pathogens that contaminate groundwater, where drought can bring pathogens to the surface. Animal migration also affects the rates of infection when climate change causes a shift in populations. 

 

Low-income countries face challenges in how they use antibiotics. Many countries lack access to common testing that helps to identify illness, and since antibiotics are more readily available, they are used without hesitation. Hygiene and lack of clean water also cause greater instances of illness, where vaccination programs are needed to prevent these same infections.

 

Cost of Treatment

 

Even though first line antibiotic treatments are inexpensive, the far greater cost is when those treatments are no longer viable. Longer stays in the hospital become necessary when antibiotic treatments don’t work. The cost of treatment grows if the more potent second- and third-line antibiotic treatments are prescribed. Antimicrobial resistance puts at-risk patients undergoing chemotherapy or surgery in greater danger with weakened immune systems and fewer options to fight infection.

 

Take Action

 

The CDC recommends three paths to combat antimicrobial resistance:

 

• Try to prevent infections
• Refine use of antibiotics and antifungals
• Confine the spread of resistance when identified

 

The Paerosol platform can prevent the spread of infection using technology that kills air and surface-borne bacteria and viruses. Paerosol disinfects with 99.999% effectiveness using an all-natural and non-toxic solution of Hypochlorous acid, or HOCL. Because HOCL occurs naturally in the human body, Paerosol is a safe option for humans and animals.

 

Paerosol’s unique technology is available as a liquid spray or a diffused product, able to treat air, land, and water. Because of the versatility of application, Paerosol serves several industries including hospitals, residential and commercial facilities, educational institutions, hotels, airlines, along with agricultural and livestock operations.

 

Preventing infection by treating your space with Paerosol will help to slow antimicrobial resistance worldwide.

 

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Mold is a problem that homeowners and property managers alike struggle to identify and mitigate properly. The difficulty of removing mold from indoor spaces, once established, makes it a challenge to remove and prevent in the future.

 

Where Does Mold Come From?

 

Molds grow in our environment, inside and outside. These microscopic organisms are responsible for breaking down animal and plant matter. Mold is found outdoors in shady or damp spaces and can grow on any surface indoors under the right conditions. Organic material combined with the proper amount of moisture and oxygen will help mold to grow indoors. Interfering with mold will cause it to release little spores into the air, making it difficult to get rid of.

 

What Types of Molds are Common Indoors?

 

Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Alternaria, and Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold) are the most common kinds of mold that you’ll find indoors. 

 

Since mold is quite common in both indoor and outdoor environments, people are exposed every day to mold and mold spores. Those mold fragments and spores become airborne, making inhalation the primary source of contact. Most of the time, this exposure to mold is not harmful.

 

What Are Some of the Symptoms Related to Mold Exposure?

 

In healthy adults, allergic reactions like sinus issues, eye irritation, coughing, sore throat, and rashes can result from mold exposure. Older adults and children with chronic respiratory disease are at greater risk of lung infection or adverse reactions from mold.

 

How Do You Know If You Have Mold Growing at Home?

 

When looking for mold damage around the home inspect the “hot spot” areas:

 

• Anywhere there is water: under sinks, inside cabinets, in grout or caulk, air vents, exhaust fans
• Ceilings
• Around windows
• Attics
• Basements

 

Any indication of water damage may reveal peeling or bubbling walls, stained carpet, or even coffee-like stains on the ceiling or walls. Aside from noticing growth on surfaces, sometimes it is difficult to see a hidden source of growth. This growth might be concealed under surfaces like walls or carpets, and around leaky pipes. The only clue to hidden mold growth might be the odor.

 

How Can I Prevent Mold from Growing In My Home?

 

Controlling moisture in the home is the best way to limit the growth of mold or fungus. While it is not possible to eliminate all mold from a home, reducing moisture and solving any water problems will go a long way to prevent growth indoors. Mold can grow on any surface if the right conditions support growth. It is particularly hard to clean absorbent materials like carpets, wood, or ceiling tiles.

The optimal indoor humidity should be between 30-60% according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The vents in a home also help to control moisture levels, and the use of air conditioners and dehumidifiers will inhibit mold growth.

 

Mold remediation after natural disasters can cost into the billions of dollars, like the recovery efforts in New York and New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy struck. The long waits to clean up mold and fungus resulted in families reporting the “Sandy cough,” a respiratory symptom attributed to living in unremedied buildings. Some buildings affected by this storm are still addressing mold growth, over 11 years after the storm. The frequency of intense storms is highlighting the need for a quicker response time to clean within the crucial 24-28 hours after initial flooding. Any building located in a damp climate also needs to maintain a dry and controlled climate. Recently the US Army uncovered issues within a number of barracks, resulting in the relocation of 1,100 soldiers to new living quarters. 

 

Treat Mold Effectively & Safely with Paerosol

 

While it is not possible to eliminate all mold, it is easy to prevent mold growth and treat indoor surfaces in your home with Paerosol spray. Paerosol kills both air and surface-borne bacteria, viruses, and mold with up to a 99.999% rate of effectiveness. Using Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL), all pathogens are destroyed on contact. Because HOCL is an all-natural and non-toxic product, it has no harmful side effects to humans or animals.

 

Paerosol’s application is perfect for a variety of industries, not just preventing mold growth in residences. Hospitals and clinics use Paerosol to eradicate viruses and clean the air as well as surfaces. Agriculture and livestock facilities use Paerosol to help prevent food-borne illnesses as well as kill any pathogens or mold growth. When it is necessary to sanitize areas where there will be large groups of people (Hotels, Schools, Airports or Fitness Centers), Paerosol is the safe and effective choice to clean the environments where we work, play and travel.

 

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The ease of using a cleaning product, like an antimicrobial wipe, makes it convenient to take care of common cleaning problems, whether it’s cleaning commonly touched kitchen surfaces, desks at school, or a spill at work. It seems we have substituted most cleaning solutions with the convenience of a pre-treated cloth. The wipes market in 2022 was valued at $19.5 billion dollars, with a projected growth at over 7% by 2032. Fueled by the pandemic, wipes were the perfect product for convenient disinfecting. Recent studies showed that overuse of these wipes is actually harmful to our health, and that different approaches to sanitizing are necessary.

 

The cleaning industry boom during the Covid-19 pandemic came in large part because of a fear of how to properly sanitize for viruses and bacteria. Consumer spending on cleaning products went up 12%, and even the NY Times admits fault in amping up the disinfecting frenzy. What we have since learned is that these products failed in preventing transmission of the virus, and that the harm of over-using these chemicals is another risk to our health. Repeatedly inhaling or touching our skin with these chemicals is causing new dysfunction.

 

Chemical disinfectants most commonly use ingredients like quaternary ammonium compounds (ammonium chloride), chlorine-based products (sodium hypochlorite), acids (citric acid, hydrochloric acid, or lactic acid), and hydrogen peroxide. Because of varying regulations, it’s difficult to identify exact ingredients in these cleaning products. The effect of these chemicals on personal health is also difficult to pinpoint since people have varying degrees of use. Over time, the use of these chemicals has been linked to diagnoses like asthma, cancer, and even infertility. 

 

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC’s) have come under scrutiny recently for not only causing skin irritation, asthma, and other related breathing issues, but also for appearing in unexpected places: human blood, dust in people’s homes, and breast milk. The use of QAC’s may also contribute to antibiotic resistance and requires more study and perhaps greater regulation.

 

The next ingredient found in these products is bleach which can be hazardous to the skin, eyes, and lungs since it is corrosive. Most notably, it can produce toxic gases if mixed improperly with other chemicals. Because of the prevalence of bleach in cleaning products, poison control centers saw a rise in calls recently because of bleach-related exposures.

 

If you’re going to clean with an antibacterial wipe product, there are a few considerations:

 

• Read the instructions and ingredient list
• Don’t dry the surface too quickly
• Don’t use disinfectant wipes to clean your hands
• Use soapy water or sweep a surface before disinfecting
• Don’t use wipes on soft surfaces
• Never use disinfectant wipes to clean toys or food
• Don’t leave them in hot place
• Don’t reuse wipes or baby wipes, or flush them down the toilet

 

In most cases, using hot, soapy water will take care of the job, and prevent unnecessary exposure to harmful chemicals.

 

The CDC created categories to help people understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, defining categories of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.

 

Cleaning removes the dirt and grime from surfaces as a first step, by scrubbing with soap and/or water. Clean high touch surfaces regularly, especially if they are visibly dirty, or if your household or workplace is sick.

 

Sanitizing is recommended after a round of cleaning, and with a weaker chemical/bleach product, or an EPA-registered spray, such as Paerosol. The goal is to reduce the germs present to a level considered safe by public health codes. 

 

Disinfecting surfaces involve killing all germs with a much stronger chemical/bleach solution (also after cleaning the area first). It is also recommended to use an EPA-registered disinfectant product like Paerosol.

 

The question remains, “what should I use to clean”? Soap and water will take care of most cleaning needs, and the Environmental Working Group promotes trying safer DIY swaps from the chemical products available. Using combinations of household products like soap and baking soda can tackle the same areas as chemical sprays and wipes. Paerosol is a product that achieves better results than soap and water and is a safer alternative to chemical disinfectants.

 

Paerosol is a unique product that solves the problem of using chemical cleaning agents by using a non-toxic solution: Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL). HOCL occurs naturally in the human immune system and is a safe and effective way to disinfect. Compared to current chemical disinfectant products on the market, Paerosol is an all-natural solution.

 

Paerosol sanitizes any surface, hard or soft, and can also be used to clean the air. The flexibility to treat multiple kinds of areas simultaneously makes Paerosol an unparalleled product in the cleaning industry. Because it is a safe and natural cleaner, it can be used in the presence of humans and animals. Serving a wide variety of industries, from hospitals to homes and agriculture to airlines, Paerosol provides a superior method of sanitization.

 

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Summer travel in 2023 is likely to be one of the busiest in recent years. Increasing numbers of travelers are planning to hit the skies for awell-earned vacation this year. Delta Airlines reports a record-breaking advance booking for summer travel alone. As Coronavirus restrictions lift worldwide, best practices in disinfecting become even more critical for the airline industry. 

It’s no small feat to keep some of the world’s busiest airports running on time and on schedule. Time between flights is often a sprint to the next destination. Many airlines have a short window to turn a plane around and get back in the air, and standards for cleaning between flights may vary significantly between the carriers.

Domestic airlines try to make this turnaround of deplaning, cleaning, and boarding the next passengers to 40 minutes or less. International flights generally have 90 minutes to complete this same process. The turnaround may include a quick check for trash and refreshing the restroom. More thorough cleaning comes after hours, when the plane is parked for the evening and there is more time to sanitize. The bigger the plane, the longer the overnight cleaning may take, including:

• Seats
• Tray tables and armrests
• Overhead bins
• Galleys
• Restrooms 

Every four to six weeks the airlines perform a deeper clean than these daily schedules allow. 

Improving Cabin Cleaning

During the Coronavirus global health crisis, companies improved and automated disinfection to use some of the newest technology available. While there is not a regulated or mandated system for cleaning, many plane manufacturers have a preferred set of methods for disinfecting their planes.

The efficiency of newer technologies, like disinfecting foggers and UV wands, comes in second and third to the benefits of Paerosol. With the ability to sanitize soft surfaces, hard surfaces, and even the air, Paerosol is available as a liquid disinfectant and a dry aerosol, which cleans every surface with no corrosion or moisture damage.

Personal Safety

It is estimated that each year over 2 billion people travel by air. Being in such close contact with so many people makes it a challenge to stay healthy when you fly. Washing your hands and not touching your face helps to minimize the chances of getting sick. It’s difficult to clean the many high touch areas in busy airports, but technology like Paerosol’s patented disinfecting platform can make short work of keeping public spaces clean.

There is no shortage of advice on how to personally clean the space around your seat on the airplane. Using a disinfectant cloth to wipe down any of those high touch areas will help reduce your exposure to germs. While HEPA filters in airplane cabins can help, Paerosol is able to completely clean the air you breathe too. The safe, all-natural micro-aerosol technology kills viruses, bacteria, and spores in the air and on surfaces with up to 99.9999% efficacy.

Cleaner Cabins

While cabin filtration on airplanes can filter the air every 2-3 minutes in-flight, most terminals are circulating air every 5-10 minutes on average. Restrooms and specialty areas of the airport circulate air around 15-30 times per hour. Air filtration in airplanes pushes clean, filtered air down from top to bottom. Filtration systems in terminals and buildings can vary.  With this variation in air quality, Paerosol makes it possible to apply the micro-aerosol technology quickly and easily in every space. The dry spray effectively diffuses enough particles to kill any virus or bacteria in the air, as well as any found in fabric like seats and carpet.

Attendant Protection

Cleaning up after sick passengers requires empathy, speed, and thorough disinfecting. CDC guidelines recommend different cleaning products and methods of sanitizing specific to each medical situation. Paerosol uses hypochlorous acid, or HOCl, to kill pathogens by tearing down the cell wall of the bacteria. Because it is available as both a fluid, and a spray, Paerosol can disinfect in every possible airline scenario. 

Flight attendants, airport workers, and cleaning crews are exposed to pathogens from travelers all over the world. While PPE and traditional methods of mitigation can help protect employees from the hazards of sick passengers, Paerosol is a highly effective and safe product. It requires no special training for use and can be used in every situation. 

Since Paerosol is available as both a micro aerosol and a fluid, it can disinfect every kind of surface in an airplane or airport. This safe and non-toxic product application has shown 99.9999% effectiveness in killing the most common viruses, bacteria, and spores. With proven success rates in communicable disease elimination, Paerosol is a clear choice to protect passengers and airport crew.

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Pathogens in Hotels, Motels, and Resorts

Hotels, motels, and resorts are hotspots for pathogens to thrive in when not disinfected properly. The most common viruses that guests contract from hotel rooms are diarrhea, vomiting, COVID, and respiratory viruses, such as colds and pneumonia.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put cleanliness at the top of many potential guest’s requirements when looking at booking options for a hotel, resort, or motel. A study conducted in 2020 showed that 85% of consumers want to see visible proof of cleaning in the place they are staying.

A year later in a 2021 study, 95% of customers stated they wanted to see cleaning practices either stay the same or increase even after the COVID vaccine. Guests are demanding the places they stay upkeep a robust cleaning plan that ensures that guest safety and peace of mind are accounted for.

Where the Most Germs Reside

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic there is a heightened concern for surfaces to be cleaned and disinfected upon guests’ arrival to their rooms. This has resulted in some hotels taking extra steps to clean and disinfect high touch items to ensure guests are safe. Hotel Supply recommends having a solid, clearly communicated hygiene plan in place to strengthen your position towards the hotel guest.

When guests stay in a hotel, resort, or motel, they deposit bacteria, fungi, and viruses on the furniture, carpets, curtains, and surfaces of the room. The Norovirus and COVID can both live in an infectious form for days on hard surfaces with the typical time interval between room changeovers being less than 12 hours.

Research shows that the highest concentrations of germs are found in spots that guests gravitate to touch as soon as they arrive, such as TV remotes and light switches. A study found that Bacillus Subtillis, which can be associated with various infections such as respiratory and gastrointestinal problems, was found on the remote controls of even three-star hotels.

Pillows, down comforters, curtains, and carpets hold allergens such as animal dander, dust mites, and cigarette smoke that have the potential to trigger a reaction in travelers with allergies and asthma. Along with allergens, these places hold pathogens as well. A study found that after a guest with COVID-19 stayed in a hotel room there was a high viral contamination of many surfaces, with pillow cases and quilt covers being some of the most contaminated.

Pillows in hotels are often full of dead skin cells, insects, dust mites and even feces. The placement of these organic materials are normally close to guests’ mouth, nose, and eyes. Disinfecting pillows and duvets in a hotel after a guest checks out of a room helps to prevent the transmission of pathogenic micro-organisms.

Bathroom door handles, elevator buttons, and communal door handles are high touch points and should be disinfected often to reduce the spread of pathogens. A study on four-star hotels found that the bathroom counter is the most bacteria-laden surface among all areas. Sinks are another hot spot for germs and the moist environment of the bathroom makes a perfect environment for microbes to flourish.

The Importance of Safe Disinfecting

The use of harsh chemicals can lead to significant health risks for guests. Using safer products when disinfecting will help to guard against pathogens while also keeping the indoor air quality safe and the health and safety of guests a priority. Using heavily scented cleaning products and air-fresheners in rooms can also trigger allergy and asthma symptoms for guests that are sensitive to certain ingredients.

Common disinfectant ingredients, like quaternary ammonium compounds, are linked to asthma and reproductive toxicity. Exposure poses an especially grave risk for the 1 in 13 Americans with asthma who are at risk for more complications when getting COVID.

Conventional cleaners also often contain endocrine disruptors and carcinogens, which have been linked to numerous diseases. Even low levels of these pollutants can trigger respiratory symptoms, therefore making safe disinfecting choices is essential for the comfort and safety of guests and employees.

 Keep Guests Safe with Paerosol

Paerosol is a patented disinfecting platform made to quickly permeate an entire room by diffusion, killing bacteria, viruses, and mold spores instantly upon contact. The solution consists primarily of Hypochlorous Acid which poses no harmful side effects to humans and is non-irritating and non-stinging. Paerosol is working with hotels, motels, and resorts to incorporate our solutions into these environments to help establishments keep their guests and staff safe.

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Pathogens in Livestock

Nearly 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic, meaning they are infections spread between people and animals, and cause an estimated 2.5 billion illnesses and 2.7 million deaths worldwide every year, according to the CDC. In the past 30 years, we have seen deaths from infectious diseases increase nearly 60%. Trading goods around the world and the in livestock production due to a growing population are major factors in the surge of zoonotic diseases. Pathogens today have the ability to spread quickly across the globe, posing a major threat to humans, animals, and the environment. 

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations  

The emergence of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in industrialized nations has intensified animal farming in the recent decades. This has led to the emergence of highly pathogenic viruses in farm animals. To slow the spread of zoonotic pathogens associated with CAFOs and prevent new pathogens from emerging, control measures must be taken. 

CAFOs emerged due to the growing demand for meat and other animal proteins after the end of the Second World War. Recent evidence suggests that CAFOs could possibly be contributing to changes in the patterns of infectious diseases, including the increased spread of zoonotic pathogens. Large numbers of animals susceptible to these diseases that are in confined spaces and have reduced genetic diversity could promote the spread of pathogens in CAFOs. When farm animals become infected with pathogens they can then transfer them to humans and drinking source water along with allowing pathogens to evolve with better adaptations to humans.  

Common Livestock Pathogens

Experts have found that strong winds can increase the spread of pathogens, such as Campylobacter, at outdoor chicken farms. Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of foodborne illness found at chicken farms in the western United States. Researchers found that more than 85 percent of 27 farms sampled in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho had some instance of Campylobacter. The researchers stated, “Our analyses suggest that Campylobacter spp. prevalence increases in poultry on farms with higher average wind speeds”.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, also called the bird flu, is highly contagious among birds and has a close to 100 percent death rate. As of March 15, 2023, close to 60 million poultry have been affected. This current outbreak is the worst we’ve seen in the history of the United States and has taken commercial poultry farms out of commission for extended periods of time. 

The most common ways zoonotic diseases are transmitted from animals to humans is by direct contact, contact with contaminated materials, oral ingestion, or inhalation. Keeping animal areas clean and disinfecting equipment after use on animals or animal areas can help prevent and protect against the spread of pathogens among livestock. 

Agriculture

Biotic or infectious diseases are caused by living organisms and are considered plant pathogens when they infect plants. Pathogens can spread from plant to plant and can infect all types of plant tissue from stems, roots, fruit, seeds, and more.

Types of Plant Pathogens

• Fungi and Fungal-like organisms are responsible for causing more plant disease than any other group or plant pathogens. They can overwinter in soil or on plant debris, usually in southern climates. 
• Bacteria is introduced to plants through natural openings or wounds in the plants and overwinters, usually in soil or plant material that does not decompose. 
• Viruses infect other living organisms and replicate the hosts they infect. Viroid’s are like viruses but lack a protein coat. Both viruses and viroid’s are transmitted by vectors including nematodes, fungi, and insects that introduce the virus or viroid during feeding. They can also be transmitted through seed vegetative propagation and pruning.
• Nematodes are microscopic and worm-like animals that move with soil or are transmitted through insects and infect above ground plant parts. 

For a disease to occur in a plant system there must be a susceptible host plant, a virulent pathogen, and a favorable environment. Within each of these components the variables that affect the severity of the disease and the incidence are genetic diversity, biology, and the lifecycle of the host plant and pathogen along with the environmental conditions.

Disinfecting Livestock & Agriculture Against Pathogens

To properly reduce, remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens, proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures must be carried out to control the spread or transfer of pathogens from direct or indirect contamination of equipment, vehicles, people, facilities, and the transfer or animal products or animals. 

Depending on several factors, cleaning and disinfection processes may vary. Disinfection methods can include the use of physical or chemical processes that reduce, inactivate, or destroy pathogens. The disinfection selected for use should be registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and properly labeled. Many disinfection methods or products can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract along with causing allergic reactions, burns, or other injury. Many chemical products can also be toxic to the environment or animals resulting in extra precautions to be taken.

Paerosol has been successfully tested by US and Foreign Government Agencies against common pathogens found in livestock and agriculture, such as H1N1 (swine flu), H5N1 (bird flu), and food borne illnesses. The platform consists of a dry spray technology that poses no harmful side effects to humans or animals and destroys pathogens instantly. Keep your crops and livestock safe in the food production process by using Paerosol to kill bacteria, viruses, and mold on contact efficiently and effectively. 

Contact the Paerosol team to learn more about how our technology can keep your practices safe.