Green Products

The ionator EXP and ionator HOM from Activeion Cleaning Solutions activates and converts tap water into ionized water, and can kill the H1N1 virus and other bacteria. Tests show that the spray-bottle devices kill H1N1 Influenza A virus in about six seconds, according to the company.

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APCO Signs introduces HealthPoint, a modular system for dispensing infection control products, including wipes, hand foam, tissues and masks. The system is constructed of pre-engineered aluminum components and is available in several finishes for wall- and kiosk-mounting. The product encourages the use of infection control products and also offers customizable display options to help educate users on the importance of hand sanitation and infection control.

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Zep Inc. manufactures a line of EPA-registered products that are effective against MRSA and other bacteria and viruses that can be found on surfaces in public facilities. The line includes liquid, neutral, towel and heavy-duty cleaners.

The company also offers a line of skin care products with compatible product dispensers, including liquid bacterial, foaming and lotion hand soaps, and alcohol and nonalcohol foaming hand sanitizers. A series of hygiene recommendations printed on posters and hang-tags for use on shared sport equipment are available.

Green Works is a line of cleaning products by Clorox that are made with natural and plant-based ingredients such as coconut and lemon oil. The products are sustainable, non-allergenic and biodegradable. None of the products are tested on animals and the packaging can be recycled.

Some products in the line meet Design for the Environment Program standards. The products are ideal for cleaning glass, kitchens, toilets, non-wood floors, counters, sinks, stoves, garbage cans and other areas, according to the company.

The HYSO sensor-operated door handle dispenser from Sloan Valve Company automatically releases a burst of cleaner on a door handle on a preset basis. The battery-powered dispenser is made for handles on public restroom exits and stalls, doorknobs and handles in patient rooms, medical centers, food service establishments and more.

The dispenser uses the HYSO Aerosol Refill, and an LED indicates when a refill is needed. It mounts inches above the target surface and only releases cleaner when it senses that a user is out of range.

Windsor Industries’ Commodore DUO carpet extractor combines interim and deep extraction cleaning capabilities into a single machine. The unit’s interim mode captures soil material with iCapsol micro-crystal encapsulating chemicals. Cleaning mode selection requires no mechanical changeover.

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The WetTask refillable wet wiping system from Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc. holds prep wipes and helps reduce contamination by eliminating re-dipping of the wipes into an open bucket. In addition, the container reduces the need for remixing new batches of cleaning solutions because the system is stable for an extended period of time.

The container can hold KimTech prep wipes for bleach, disinfectants and sanitizers, which are designed for surface sanitation in health care facilities and other areas where cross-contamination of germs is possible.

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Saniguard products from Component Hardware Group utilize a silver ion formulation from AgION Technologies and a proprietary powder coating material to inhibit the growth of bacteria and help halt the spread of infection. They are manufactured to protect a broad range of surfaces that are routinely touched by multiple patients and caregivers.

According to the company, antimicrobial-protected plumbing and hardware products inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus on surfaces, and help prevent the spread of infection for the life of the product.