Disinfection Marketing
The fantasy is that dousing surfaces with disinfection products will eliminate harmful pathogens. The fine print qualifies (or exposes) the claim.
Read MoreSanity in Sanitation
Common cleaning or disinfecting practices of today often make the same crazy mistake, ignoring the little matter of properly removing or inactivating pathogens and creating large infectious disease problems.
Read MoreWorking Is Hazardous
Working may be hazardous to health in unexpected ways. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the ten jobs having the highest number of injuries with days away from work to recuperate are nursing aides and orderlies and janitors and cleaners.
Read MoreBest Cleaning Products
Dry steam vapor is high on the list of the best cleaning products, as it removes both common soils plus oils and grease, leaving nothing behind to attract dirt or pollute the air. It kills bacteria and prevents odors.
Read MoreJoin the Ladybug Revolution
Enlightened people are revolting. Armed with the Ladybug and TANCS technology, the Health Intentional Cleaning battle cry may now be heard in homes and buildings across America.
Read MoreWhen purchasing a steam cleaning machine
What to look for when purchasing a steam cleaning machine
Read MoreFragranced Products Cause Health Problems
Over one-third of Americans report health problems from asthma attacks to migraine headaches when exposed to common fragranced products.
Read MoreHospital Bugs
There are bad bugs everywhere but hospitals may be the best place to pick up something you definitely don’t want.
Read MoreSteam Vapor Vaporizes Dust Mite Allergens
Steam vapor effectively vaporizes mite allergens according to this extensive study.
Read MoreSteam Vapor the Clear Winner in Fighting Mold
A study funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, evaluated three carpet cleaning methods and their ability to clean moldy carpet. The goal was to evaluate the growth of fungi and its removal over time using the selected methods: high-flow, hot-water extraction; hot water and detergent; and steam vapor. The results achieved with the three cleaning methods showed that Steam vapor with TANCS® technology emerged as the superior alternative to eliminating mold.
Read MoreHow Safe Are Green Cleaning Products?
A growing number of Americans are seeking so-called green cleaners — products made with natural, nontoxic, and biodegradable ingredients. Some of these cleaners promise that they contain natural (instead of synthetic) agents, break down quickly in the environment, or pose less of a toxic threat to humans and ecosystems. But critics caution that just because the ingredients in green cleaners are plant-based or natural doesn‘t necessarily mean they‘re safe.
Read MoreThe Alternative to Toxic Germicides
A “nontoxic” and “one-step” cleaner, disinfectant, and deodorizer product consisting of hydrogen peroxide, peroxyacetic acid, and acetic acid–poses a possible health hazard to workers exposed to it.
Read MoreEveryday Chemicals Cause Cancer When Combined
New research from a global taskforce shows that fifty chemicals the public are exposed to on a daily basis have been shown to trigger cancer when combined.
Read MoreTANCS® Cheaper Than Chemicals
Many, especially “green” chemical cleaners do not work. When comparing the total cost of TANCS® to chemical cleaners, TANCS® WINS!
Read MoreChemicals versus TANCS®
Dr. Gerba, what is your experience with the TANCS Dry Steam Vapor System and its efficacy as a disinfectant. What are the limitations of chemical disinfectants and how does TANCS Steam Vapor provide solutions?
Read MoreLadybug with TANCS Kills Ebola Virus
Protect your family from any possible contact with Ebola virus. The Ladybug® with TANCS® is an EPA regulated disinfection device and can kill the enveloped viruses – probably better than any chemical disinfectant. As an enveloped virus, Ebola is sensitive to heat and it is the heat of the Ladybug® that does the work.
Read MoreStudy that validates Ladybug dry steam vapor
Recent scientific literature suggests that portable steam vapor systems are capable of rapid, chemical-free surface disinfection in controlled laboratory studies. This study evaluated the efficacy of a portable steam vapor system in a hospital setting.
Read MoreLadybug Cleaning Boats
The Ladybug is a great way to clean and deodorize your boat.
Read MoreHow to use steam to clean decks
A video tutorial on using steam vapor to clean your deck. Not only does steam vapor clean without nasty chemicals but it kills the bugs that make decks look bad.
Read MoreCleaning With Chemicals Is Not For Sissies
Using cleaning chemicals not only requires a Ph.D. to use properly because if you don’t use them as directed, they don’t work. If you spray and wipe, the chemical doesn’t have time to kill any bacteria.
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