GERM
What is a germ?
The term germ is a generic term used to describe microorganisms that can cause disease.
These microorganisms can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, mould, mildew and spores. All single-celled organisms that can only be seen with the use of a microscope are classified as a germ. Now you may ask, what types of germs or microorganisms are we actually fighting?
Got kids going to childcare and worried about them catching gastro, flu and viruses? This may help. Your child has been taught to wash their hands properly in their childcare centre and educators are experts in the art of keeping surfaces clean. Why then does there seem to be a continual spike in viral gastro …
Why you should close your toilet lid when you flush For years the debate has raged on whether the toilet seat should be left up or down. Now we have good reason to put the contentious issue aside by suggesting that both the toilet seat and lid be lowered before you flush. When you flush …
Are you sick of mould? Rather, should the question be, Are you sick FROM mould? Have you noticed anything else living in your house? Look up and check your ceilings, walls, windows, curtains, blinds and air conditioners. The recent wet then warm and steamy weather creates the perfect environment for mould to grow in your …
Could your health be suffering from the effects of toxic mould? This mould detox, anti-inflammatory delicious pasta sauce will help – and your kids will love it! Health issues from mould can be serious for some, causing long-term chronic illness. Symptoms can include • Aches and pains in muscles and joints • Asthma, bronchitis, shortness …
Why do your sweaty clothes smell so bad, and what can you do about them? Its all about your sweat The watery slightly salty sweat you get all over your body when it’s hot is not the culprit. It doesn’t really smell bad. The bad stuff is the fatty sweat that comes from glands in …
Clothes, Socks, Gym Gear a Bit Stinky? Here’s Why. Read More »
Disinfecting high-contact surfaces inarguably is an important step to prevent the spread of pathogens. However, the practice falls well short of a total solution. Microorganisms are killed by surface disinfectants, but the defense is fleeting. Surfaces are quickly vulnerable to recontamination as soon as unwashed and unsanitised hands and contaminated air leave behind new issues. …
A person’s mere presence in a room can add 37 million bacteria to the air every hour — material largely left behind by previous occupants and stirred up from the floor — according to new research by Yale University engineers. “We live in this microbial soup, and a big ingredient is our own microorganisms,” said …
Businesses have become much more aware of the requirement to clean surfaces this year due to Covid-19. They have implemented processes and trained staff. But can they be assured staff are consistently cleaning surfaces to remove stubborn biofilm that can hide harmful bugs residing within the biofilm? Bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and blue-green algae often …
Is your Cleaning Process Still Leaving Behind a Biofilm? Read More »
Have you noticed over the last few months there has been increasing discussion about Covid-19 being spread not only by direct close contact with a person, but also through proximity indoors and even air conditioning. We live with airborne disease transmission every day but we don’t fully understand it. Pathogens are always in fluids. They can survive outside the …
Disinfecting high-contact surfaces is an important step to prevent the spread of pathogens. However, the practice falls well short of a total solution. Microorganisms are killed by surface disinfectants, but the defense is fleeting. Surfaces are quickly vulnerable to recontamination as soon as unwashed and unsanitised hands and contaminated air leave behind new issues. Recognising …
While at a café recently I noticed the staff member thoroughly sanitising the table after guests departed. Curious, I asked if I could test the surface to measure how effectively the sanitising was done. I swabbed the freshly sanitised table using an ATP testing kit. Wow! The reading was higher than my colleague’s mobile phone …
What is a germ? The term germ is a generic term used to describe microorganisms that can cause disease. These microorganisms can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, mould, mildew and spores. All single-celled organisms that can only be seen with the use of a microscope are classified as a germ. Now you may ask, what types …