ESPN Interview with Peter Sheldon

Peter Sheldon recently participated in a live radio interview with ESPN Sports Reporters “Andy and Steve,” discussing the germiest places in health facilities; which aired on WTEM-AM ESPN 980 (Washington, DC). Click here to listen!   

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The Germaphobes Guide to the Gym

Americans are getting more than just a workout at the gym. They're coming home with fungal, viral, and bacterial skin infections picked up from the more than 5,000 fitness centers around the country.  Although proper cleaning and disinfection are encouraged by gym managers and private trainers –...

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Hospital Study: Cell Phones Carry Dangerous Bacteria

The June issue of the American Journal of Infection Control published a study* that found that 39.6 percent of cell phones used by patients and visitors in a hospital carried potentially dangerous germs such as staph bacteria. In contrast, 20 percent of the cell phones of the hospital healthcare workers...

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The Dirty Truth

Although proper hand hygiene is a cornerstone to good health another rather over looked avenue to avoid restocking your medicine cabinet is proper office cleaning. Whether it’s your office, your child’s daycare or your dentist - we spend a great deal of time inside our various commercial environments,...

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Infographic: How Dirty Are Public Restrooms?

Have you ever wondered how dirty your company restrooms may be? Take a look at this illustration of just how dirty they actually are, we think you’ll find the facts grossly interesting! Spread the Word You can embed this graphic on your blog or website. Simply copy the below code and paste it into...

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