When you think of sports-related injuries, your mind probably goes straight to concussions or ACL tears. It’s easy to overlook the dangerous pathogens that could be hiding in athletes’ gear. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a potentially deadly bacteria that is often lurking on skin, sports equipment, and surfaces in locker rooms. Symptoms Most...
The beginning of the year is generally a busy time for gyms as people try to meet their fitness goals and resolutions for the new year. As many as 58 million Americans regularly attend a gym or health club of some sort each year, but most gym-goers are unaware of the pathogens that lurk on...
We talk a lot about our ozone sanitation products and their effectiveness, but you may still be asking what, exactly, is ozone? In short, it’s a gas. And while it’s potentially harmful, it also protects us from radiation and can be harnessed to effectively sanitize gear. Natural Ozone Ozone has a few other names; it...
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With nearly 800 new synthetic turf fields being installed annually and the increasing spread of MRSA bacteria among athletes, it’s important to consider a potential correlation between the two. Many researchers blame turf burns or areas of the skin that have been abraded as being the source and the means of spreading the bacteria. So...
Have you ever wondered why every disinfecting product you see or hear about claims that they kill 99.9% of germs? Can they all be equal? Who is watching out for our best interest? Hopefully, we can give you some insights into these claims. Advertising can be accurate, yet deceiving. Most products that claim a kill...
Healthcare-Associated MRSA There are an estimated 1.7 million healthcare-associated infections each year, and Healthcare-Associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) accounts for around 8% of those cases. This type of staph infection occurs most frequently among people in hospitals and healthcare facilities who have weakened immune systems. HA-MRSA cases can cost over $100,000 and take over a week to...
