Generosity on display

On May 21, 2014 Certol® International donated twelve pallets of product to the Matthew 25 Ministries charity organization. As a responsible manufacturer, we feel like it is our obligation to find creative ways to discard our discontinued and slightly damaged items. Certol’s recent donation was for remaining stock of our ProTouch™ vinyl gloves, and ProTray™ disposable instrument trays that were slightly damaged during the manufacturing process. These items will be shipped to Central and South America by Matthew 25 Ministries to help provide the best healthcare to people in need and also following natural disasters in those regions.

Matthew 25 Ministries has made it their goal to provide shelter to the homeless, clean water to the thirsty, medical care to the ill and humanitarian supplies to those in need. After a trip by Pastor Wendell Mettey to Nicaragua in 1990 he made a promise to find a way to help the people of Nicaragua and others in similar situations moving forward. Matthew 25 Ministries was formed shortly after this promise in 1991, starting from a small suitcase ministry, it is now an international relief organization distributing 10 million pounds of products each year.

Certol is proud to be associated with this type of local organization that reaches so many peoples’ lives. Certol will continue to support and work with Matthew 25 Ministries in any way that we can. For more information on Certol products and donations please visit: www.Certol.com.

MRSA - Not just in hospitals

Infection control reaches all aspects of our lives, from washing your hands to cleaning cuts. Many people do these things out of habit, but recently a football team found that a more proactive approach to infection control may have prevented some serious illnesses.

MRSA, also known as Staph, is a bacterial infection that commonly shows up looking like insect bites on the skin.  The little bumps become painful inflamed sores.  It is spread by direct contact from MRSA carried on skin or on personal care items like razors and damp towels.  It is then easily transmitted to a person with cuts or scrapes.    MRSA survives in damp locker rooms, gym equipment and child care centers.  Many people are coming and going with exposed skin and scrapes.

Most MRSA infections could be stopped with three simple steps.  Wash hands frequently.  Clean and cover skin cuts with sterile bandages.  Use ProSpray™ to clean and disinfect surfaces frequently.

This report serves as another reminder that infection control/prevention is an important part of EVERY workplace, not only hospitals and dental offices. Click here for more information about Certol’s ProSpray surface disinfectants.

ProView® Plus Pouch Line Sets New Standard in Sterility Assurance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 6, 2013
CONTACT: Aaron Trapp, Marketing Specialist
Phone: 303-799-9401 | Email: atrapp@certol.com
Website: www.Certol.com

IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTOL’S PROVIEW® PLUS POUCH LINE SETS NEW STANDARD IN STERILITY ASSURANCE

New Features include functional and aesthetic changes 

COMMERCE CITY, CO  - Certol International announces the release of  new and improved autoclave pouches for sale into the dental and medical  marketplace. The new sterilization pouches will include class four internal AND external indicators and Triple Action Seal™.

New features added to ProView pouches combine with current specifications to provide one of the most advanced pouches on the market today.  Features of ProView Plus sterilization pouches include:

     •  Class four internal AND external indicators.
     •  Widest adhesive strip available.
     •  Pouches comply with ISO 11140-1:2005 and 11607 standards.
     •  Triple Action Seal: tape to paper, tape to film and tape to tape, quick release.
     •  Dry edge to enable easy handling with gloves.
     •  Versatile:  can be used in steam, chemical vapor and gas sterilizers.

Certol strives to provide the very best in quality and functionality and to anticipate the changing needs of today’s healthcare environment. ProView Plus Sterilization pouches are another example of Certol’s commitment to meeting our customers’ needs.

As part of the product release, Certol is offering special promotions to dealers and end users. If you are interested in working with Certol on any special offers, spiffs, ads or any other marketing for the new pouches, please do not hesitate to contact us at 303-799-9401.

About Certol International, LLC 
Certol International, LLC is based in Commerce City, Colorado. Founded in 1979, the company strives to produce innovative, cost-effective solutions to the infection prevention challenges of the 21st century.

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E.U. Looking to U.S. for Needlestick Safety Groundwork

November 6, 2012 marked the 12^th anniversary of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. This act has helped to lead the effort in education of Needlestick prevention in the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry is expected to grow vastly in the upcoming years. OSHA indicates that there are currently 5.6 million workers in the United States are at risk of bloodborne pathogens via needlestick injuries.

The European Union’s Health and Safety Executive is currently reviewing the need for needlestick regulations. If the regulations are put into place, the Europeans will look at the U.S.’ implementation of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act as a guideline for what to expect. Mary Foley, PhD, and chair for Safe in Common, a non-profit committed to promoting awareness about needlestick safety, has been providing her recommendations on what the EU can learn from the US and their implementation of this act.

The U.S. has faced many challenges that the EU is hoping to avoid if the regulations are put into place. In an interview with www.infectioncontroltoday.com, Foley stated that many of the devices that were released soon after the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act passed, met the intent of the law, but safety is not integral to the product. Meaning that the product is not automatically safe and the process needed to make the device safe is, in fact, dangerous. Another, challenge that Foley identified is that flu season puts many people at risk because such a large number of workers and patients are exposed to sharps in a variety of different settings from, grocery stores, to parking lots, to airports. All of these places need to be properly equipped with sharps safety measures and disposal procedures. Regarding this process, Foley remarked, “Not only is the healthcare provider at risk but so are the communities in which those devices will be disposed. That is wrong! Protecting the public should not be traded for risks to the care provider, or the community.”

In 2010, The International Healthcare Worker Safety Center at the University of Virginia and the American Nurses Association agreed and came up with a call to action for the healthcare industry that focuses on the following five steps:

1. Improve sharps safety in surgical settings.
2. Understand and reduce exposure risks in non-hospital settings.
3. Involve frontline workers in the selection of safety devices
4. Address gaps in the availability of safety devices and encourage innovative designs and technology.
5. Enhance worker education and training.

Needlestick injuries can be prevented if proper action is taken. It is up to the managers and workers in the clinics, offices, hospitals, or any other location where sharps are used for injections to be mindful of this. For the complete article on the EU needlestick regulations please visit www.infectioncontroltoday.com.

Certol manufacturers ProTector Needle Sheath, a needlestick safety device designed for applications where multiple injections from the same needle are required on a patient. Click here to learn more about ProTector Needle Sheath Prop. 

Source: www.infectioncontroltoday.com.

Recent Donations of Note

Certol receives many requests for donation and strives to support those organizations whose mission align with our core values. We recently made two donations to different organizations that we have helped in the past. These entities appreciate the products that Certol was able to donate.

Dr. Williams in Honduras in 2011

TROSA, Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, is a program which helps recovering addicts deal with their addictions head on. We recently donated ten pails of our Tumble™ Laundry Detergent to them and know that it will be put to good use in helping get patients back on track.

Missionary assisting DR Williams in Honduras

Certol also donated to a yearly dental mission that headed to Danli, Honduras. The trip lasted from January 25^th to February 2^nd. During that time Dr. Williams and others setup in a United Methodist Church called La Cofradia and provided dental care to the locals that could not afford to have regular dental care. We donated our ProSpray C-60™ product to ensure clean instruments and working areas in the church. We are always happy to hear stories and see photos from these trips. The trip was once again a success. Congratulations. 

Preventing Infection - Why It's Important

Everyday there are dozens, if not thousands, of visitors in dental waiting rooms and operatories across the country. We also hear about a new possible pandemic virus sweeping across the globe at an alarming rate on a consistent basis. So how do we make patients feel like they are in an environment that is both clean and safe from infection causing agents? What benefit does the business get from these steps?

ProSpray Family of surface disinfectants kill germs - not equipment

Appearance can be everything. If a patient walks into your office for the first time, or the hundredth time, they may be like many people and have uneasiness about dental procedures. If they walk into a bright and welcoming operatory, it can help them relax and make the visit more productive for themselves and the doctor. Clean chairs, still packaged instruments, a box of gloves, face masks and even the disinfectant that the office uses, can give all patients a visual reassurance that they are in a clean environment. This removes the thought of getting an infection from their mind. This all leads to a better patient experience at the office and leads us into our next question.

Why do we want patients to see our offices as clean? If they feel they are in a safe environment, they are more likely to have a better experience while there, which in turn can lead them to stick to follow-up appointment schedules and maintain their annual cleaning regiment. This helps maintain a profitable practice, which is only one of the many benefits the office will receive. A happy patient is also one of your best assets as a business.

Happy patients will tell their friends and coworkers about the positive experience they had at your office and encourage these same people to also become patients of yours. More patients are always good for business, but that isn’t the real benefit behind a good infection control program in your office. While there may be hundreds of patients and visitors to the office daily, they do not interact with one another as much as the office staff does. Another reason for maintaining good infection control practices is the ability of the staff to be there. If staff members are out ill, it limits the number of patients an office can service on any given day. If patients are not able to get in for treatment or regular cleanings when they need to, it may cause them to look elsewhere for dental care and not refer their friends and coworkers to the office.

So do yourself, your staff and your business a favor and implement or review your current infection control practices. It just makes good healthcare sense! 

Certol Donates Color Copier to Local Charter School

As part of its commitment to the community, Certol recently donated its Konica Minolta DiALTA Color CF5001, a high output color network printer/copier/scanner to The Pinnacle Charter School. The Pinnacle is a public K-12 charter school located in Federal Heights, Colorado. The school serves nearly 2,100 students from the North Denver Metro area and employs over 200 teachers, administrators and other staff in three buildings at its location at the corner of Huron Street and 84^th Avenue.

The copier had been in use at Certol for several years and had been well maintained. Priced when originally purchased in 2004 at approximately $65,000, the printer can print 50 pages per minute and has full finishing capabilities to include collating, stapling, advanced folding features and more. The copier will be placed in the school’s K-8 staff lounge and will replace an older copier that was in use.

“I applaud Certol’s awareness of the needs of the communities in its area and your company’s willingness to meet these needs”, stated Dr. William Wiener, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Pinnacle Charter School, “You are indeed appreciated.”

Looking for a way to give back?  You can help The Pinnacle by becoming a Pinnacle Partner. Click here to learn more.

Lending a Helping Hand

Committed to the greater good, Certol continues to provide products to causes we believe help to make the world a better place. Recent contributions of note include:

Matthew 25 Ministries is an organization that collaborates with hospitals, corporations, businesses and individuals to donate humanitarian supplies to impoverished countries. Matthew 25 Ministries provides their charitable relief efforts throughout Central and South America, Africa, the Caribbean, the Balkans and to the needy in the United States. You can read more about their mission and organization at www.m25m.org.

In addition, Certol recently donated to the Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers. “TROSA” was founded in 1994 and focuses on a residential training program that enables those recovering from substance abuse to lead productive lives by providing comprehensive treatment, education and continuing care. If you would like more information on TROSA, please visit www.trosainc.org.

We encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations above and to donate your time and/or resources as well!

ACID Magic - Believe the Hype!

Check out what a few of our customers had to say after trying ACID Magic® around their homes:

I recently read an article about ACID Magic. I figured it was just another product boasting about mineral stain removal, but asked my Ace hardware to order me a bottle since every product I have used thus far has failed to clean rusty mineral stains.

Thank you sooooooo much for being what you advertise!! I now have sparkling clean white sinks, toilets, and shower tiles.

Mary

Michigan

OMG~~Thank You! I just received my sample bottle of ACID Magic this morning. I have terrible water problems....the hard water rust stains are all but impossible to remove from my tub.  I have tried EVERY product out there. I poured some ACID Magic (full strength) on one of the worst stains & not only did the stain disappear; but best of all....NO FUMES!!!  I am close to tears; I am soooo happy!  Not only will this product save my tub; it will surely save my LUNGS!!  I don't care what amount of money I have to pay for ACID Magic......I will be a lifetime customer!   Thanks again!

Sandy

Homer City, PA

ACID Magic receives rave reviews from satisfied customers all the time. This unique product has many uses and is a great addition to your cleaning regiment. Try some today! Find out where you can find ACID Magic by visiting our How to Buy page.

Investing in Success

At Certol, cost control and efficiency mean lower costs for end users. We endlessly strive to become more productive while improving overall quality procedures. As a result, our operation passes inspections with ease. Many find our processes impeccable and are rarely seen in a smaller operation of our size.

But there are always ways to improve. Certol’s dedication to quality and process improvement takes a strong commitment from everyone involved in the operation, from the owners, to the managers, to the employees. As part of this commitment, ownership has made large investments in recent years to upgrade manufacturing and plant operation equipment. These investments greatly increase our capabilities and also improve current production.

Over the past few years, these improvements have totaled well over one million dollars. Among these investments are plant improvements like a new cooling system installed in 2008 and a new heating system to be installed this fall. Most of the improvements, however, directly affect manufacturing.

New canister machine in action

Last year Certol installed an all new filler system for ACID Magic®, increasing potential capacity to nearly 70 pallets of gallons per day. This, accompanied by new warehouse racking has greatly reduced lead times during the summer busy season. Earlier this year, Certol introduced a new canister filling machine to the operation. This new machine greatly reduces fill times – our production team estimates the new machine to be as much as ten times as fast as our previous one once it is at full operation.  In addition, the production line has also acquired a new label machine, a steam tunnel and other manufacturing equipment to be announced later this year.

It takes enormous amounts of time and effort to integrate a new piece of equipment into our production process. Not only do we have to make sure that it works properly, employees must be trained on how to use it safely.

A big thanks to our ownership as well as all of the employees who have worked hard to get this equipment up and running. We are looking forward to putting this equipment to good use!

Take Us Out to The Ball Game!

 Dateline August 29, 2012 - Certol International took its annual trip to Coors Field to watch the Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Once a year during the summer Certol’s owners, Ed Cassinis and Liz Towner, treat the entire company to an outing at a Rockies game.

It is an act that is not only appreciated by the employees, but also gives everyone the chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful state of Colorado! In addition to being able to enjoy the game as a company, the Rockies organization also gave Certol a mention on the scoreboard in between the fourth and fifth inning, which received many cheers from our section.

The game started a little slow for the hometown team getting down by six until the seventh inning, when Tyler Colvin got a hit that drove in a run — making the score six to one to finish out the inning. In the eighth, there was more bad news for the Rockies as the Dodgers hit a grand slam, making the score ten to one. In the bottom of the eighth, the Rockies turned it on, scoring seven runs and closing the gap to only two runs.

Unfortunately, that would be the end of the scoring for either team, leaving the Rockies with a ten to eight loss. Although it was a tough loss for the Rockies, the Certol team had a great time and would also like to extend a huge thanks to Ed and Liz.

Thank You from Your Team at Certol!!

Gearing Up For Cold and Flu Season

As cold and flu season starts up, now is a great time to review the qualities of your facility or customer’s facility surface disinfectant to determine whether it meets the needs and requirements for your setting. You can help your customer/clinicians become informed consumers of disinfectant chemicals by considering these tips:

• Follow CDC guidelines. Use a tubuculocidal disinfectant in healthcare settings where blood and mucous spatter is likely. Some products labeled as “hospital disinfectants” are low level quaternaries lacking TB kill. ProSpray™ and ProSpray™ wipes are intermediate level disinfectants with lab verified TB kill.

• Cleaning matters. Many of the antibiotic resistant organisms now creating havoc in healthcare are carried in the environment via hands and human soils.

The focus on killing must be redirected to procedures that include careful, persistent cleaning. ProSpray products feature a water based formula with very effective cleaning agents.

• Compliance is essential. The strongest, fastest disinfectant in the world is useless if professionals do not use it frequently and consistently.

• Read labels and know the active agents in your disinfectant.

• Disinfectant choice is a tradeoff: high alcohol and bleach products are fast killers but affect persons and equipment; water based products are better cleaners, easy on equipment and people but do require more contact time.

Certol’s ProSpray Family of Disinfectants offer effective cleaning and intermediate-level disinfectant properties without the fear of surface damage or harsh carcinogenic chemicals. Request your free sample today!

Planning Ahead

Plotting. Planning. Yes, it is that time of the year again – and Certol is preparing an event schedule for 2013!

For the New Year, Certol will be traveling to quite a few new pool and boat shows in an effort to promote ACID Magic and BOAT Magic. Select shows planned for next year include:

 The 50^th Annual Atlanta Boat Show is January 10^th – 13^th. This is Georgia’s premier boat show and we are excited to be in attendance. The Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show January 29^th – 31^st hosts over 11,000 pool and spa professionals and is always a great show for meeting up with longtime customers as well as meeting new ones! In February, Certol will attend the Western Pool and Spa Show in Long Beach, CA where we will look to expand ACID Magic’s reach into the California market. We will also be headed north of the boarder to Canada to the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo November 28^th – 29^th in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

On the medical and dental front we will be attending some familiar shows that we previously attended. We will still be handing out generous sample bags and offering insight into the infection prevention community.

Certol's Dental shows that we will be in attendance for this year are as follows:

Chicago Mid-Winter Meeting put together by the Chicago Dental Society in Chicago, IL February 21^st – 23^rd; Hinnman Dental Meeting March 21^st – 23^rd in Atlanta, GA which has always been a big show for us; and the The Greater New York Dental Meeting November 24^th – 30^th in New York, NY, one of the largest dental meetings in the country.

Last but not least, Medical shows planned include SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) May 17^th – 22^nd in Austin, TX and IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) May 5^th – 8^th San Diego, CA.

You can get a complete show list at: www.Certol.com then click the division you are interested in and look under the “events” tab. 2013 shows will be added soon.

You can also expect to see additional shows added throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you!

Donations of Note

As always, Certol eagerly seeks out opportunities to donate product to those in need. Sometimes our donations come in large singular contributions, other times donations add up from several smaller requests. Either way, our products help those in need and often ensure that procedures are performed with a greatly reduced risk of infection.  

Recent Donations of Note:

Each year Certol donates to the Kansa City Mission of Mercy (KMOM). This no cost dental clinic provides care throughout the year, but hosts an annual weekend event every March.  One of the largest free clinics of its kind, this year’s event serviced 2144 patients with $1.5 million in free dental care.   Since its inception, KMOM has donated more than $7.5 million in dental care through its signature event, the Kansas City Mission of Mercy.  To date, more than 17,000 patients have been served thanks to the generous contributions of Kansas dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. Learn more about KMOM by visiting their website.

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Certol would like to wish The Flying Doctors a safe and successful trip to Guatemala! The Flying Doctors is an organization that aims to improve the health and well-being of geographically diverse people. They offer temporary, no-cost, high-quality, medical, dental and optometric clinics in the different countries they visit. Certol has been active in donating products to this organization to help the doctors disinfect instruments in tough conditions.  Thank you, doctors and volunteers for all that you do! If you would like to join us in supporting The Flying Doctors, please visit the Flying Doctors website. 

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As Certol travels the tradeshow circuit, many times there are opportunities to donate leftover product to various low cost dental clinics and other types of nonprofit organizations. In May, as Certol visited the California Dental Association (CDA) Spring Meeting, our staff was approached by the Berkeley Free Clinic.  Founded in 1969 as a "street medicine" clinic, the Berkeley Free Clinic quickly found a niche and a permanent home in the Berkeley community. The Berkeley Free Clinic has become an icon in the area, and has served countless thousands in a variety of ways during its 40-year history. Totally free to patients, the clinic offers dental, medical and mental services to those in need. For More information on the Berkeley Free Clinic, visit their website.

Have a request for donation? Contact Customer Service at 1(800) 843-3343.

Certol’s Own Peggy Spitzer, Featured Speaker This Fall

Ms. Spitzer speaking at a recent program

 Peggy Spitzer, RDH, MA, Director of Clinical Education at Certol, will be delivering two programs in the upcoming months. Excellentia Advisory Group, known for its consulting and best practices educational support within the ambulatory surgical care industry, will be hosting a two day infection prevention seminar September 27- 28, 2012. Ms. Spitzer will speak at the conference, delivering her program, “Clean Up Your Act! Best Practices for Detergents and Disinfectants.” There will be 100 - 200 nurses and surgical techs from Ambulatory Surgery Centers from throughout the region in attendance for the seminar.

                October 15^th Peggy will also be speaking at the Virginia State Dental Association annual conference in Richmond, VA. The program delivered there will be, “OSHA is not a Four Letter Word – Steps to Compliance.”  The conference will host 175 – 200 dentists and dental hygienists and attracts entire offices! Certol is committed to OSHA compliance and safe working environments and is proud to have one of its own speaking on the topic.

                At both of the events, Certol will have a vendor table where visitors can receive samples, ask questions or give feedback. Certol strongly supports continuing education and promotes the infection prevention community. Certol has an education and outreach arm, Certol University, to educate healthcare professionals. We feel that sponsoring events such as the ones mentioned above give us a clear picture of what challenges the infection control industry faces and how our products can help eliminate some of those challenges.

If you have an event you would like Ms. Spitzer to attend, visit our online form and let us know, or contact her directly at 1(800)843-3343.

RMCHCSP Hosts Second Annual Summer Work Shop

Saturday July 28th

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of Healthcare Central Sterile Professionals (RMCHCSP) will host its Summer Workshop at Children’s Hospital, Saturday July 28, 2012. This year’s conference titled CSI Denver, sponsored and organized in part by Certol, will focus on sterilization processes and tracking down the root of problems when things go wrong. The program will feature a dozen vendors and provided 5.5 continuing education (CE) hours.

Speaking at the event will be Rose Seavey, RN and Chuck Hughes. Both are well known educators in the arena of Central Sterile and Infection Prevention and both will be speaking throughout the day. Seavey, a native of Denver, will speak about the process of tracking down mishaps in the sterilization process.  Ms. Seavey has many accolades and as a former Board of Directors member of the Association of Preoperative Nurses (AORN), she works closely with the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and recently authored a publication.   

Chuck Hughes, General Manager of SPS Medical Supply Corp. will address sterilization from a systematic approach during his two part program. Chuck is a recognized and trusted educator, receiving Educator of the Year awards from numerous state and regional Central Sterile organizations.

The program runs on July 28, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration is $45. For more information, please contact Peggy Spitzer, RMCHCSP Chapter Secretary at pspitzer@certol.com or call 1(800) 843-3343 ext. 293.

Certol is coming to your neighborhood in 2012!

It’s a new year and Certol is hitting to road to meet and talk to professionals in the dental and medical industry all over the U.S. We will be traveling to trade shows, handing out huge samples of our infection prevention solutions, speaking at a few events, and teaching a couple of in-services. Below is a schedule of our events, please stop by, we would love to meet you. If you are unable to meet us at a show, be sure to request samples, and we will mail them right to your office.

Request samples here.

Dental Shows 2012

Southwest Dental Convention Dallas TX Jan 12 - 14, 2012, Booth #1302

Rocky Mountain Dental Show Denver CO Jan 19 - 21, 2012, Booth #340

Chicago Mid Winter Chicago IL Feb 23 - 25, 2012, Booth #4321

Hinman Atlanta GA Mar 22 - 24, 2012

AZ Western Regional Phoenix AZ Mar 29 - 31, 2012

Star of the North St Paul MN Apr 26 - 28, 2012

CDA Spring Scientific Anaheim CA May 3 - 5, 2012

OSAP Atlanta GA Jun 9 - 12, 2012

RDH Under One Roof Las Vegas NV Aug 1 - 3, 2012

ADA Annual Session San Francisco CA Oct 18 - 20, 2012

Greater New York New York NY Nov 26 - 30, 2012

Medical Shows 2012

IAHCSMM Albuquerque NM - April 29, 2012

SGNA Phoenix AZ - May18, 2012

AST Washington DC - May 23, 2012

Premier Break Throughs Nashville TN – June 7, 2012

Hand washing is a good start, but don't stop there.

Hand washing is a good start to Infection Prevention, but it is not the only method we should be using to stop the spread of disease. While hand washing is a very effective, low cost, and easy way to prevent the spread of disease, I feel we are beating a dead horse on this matter.

Hand washing is great for use at home, after using the facility, and after being out and about on the town, however, the medical and dental industries need to be held to a higher standard. They need to practice a higher level of disinfection than that of most other industries.

To prevent the spread of infection and disease, a mid level disinfectant should be used on surfaces, equipment, furniture, sensors, and in front offices. Basically, anywhere a patient could be exposed to a disease, infection, or hazardous soil, needs to be properly cleaned and disinfected.

When choosing a disinfectant to use, be sure that the product has broad spectrum disinfecting power. The inactivates should benchmark tuberculosis and everything below that organism. The solution should also meet the CDC guidelines for surface disinfection in the presence of blood and other bodily soils.

In addition to hand washing, Certol has the solution for Infection Prevention. Certol makes a solution called ProSpray that is a broad spectrum antimicrobial disinfectant and cleaner. It is tuberculocidal and meets CDC guidelines for intermediate level disinfectant use when blood and body soils are likely to be present. Detergents in the water based formula provide effective cleaning. It may be used on surfaces, as a cleaning solution for instruments and as a disinfectant for dental impressions and appliances.

To learn more, CLICK HERE.

Small Business Saturday - November 26th 2011

Small Business Saturday

If November 25^th is “Black Friday” and November 28^th is “Cyber Monday”, then what does that make the Saturday in between? It’s called “Small Business Saturday”, and it is the second annual shopping day where consumer’s pledge to support small and local businesses.

Supporting small businesses, whether in person, or online, allows independently owned small business to create jobs, help stimulate the economy, and puts much needed money back into communities across the country.

Last year, "Small Business Saturday helped create broad awareness of the importance of supporting the independent small businesses that are so vital to our communities," said Kenneth Chenault, chairman and chief executive officer of American Express. It hopes to accomplish more awareness and revenue for small entities this year with its second annual event.

For updates on the movement, visit http://facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturday.

Certol helps BONFILS Blood Center

Certol has made a gift to the Bonfils Blood Center Foundation for the Colorado Marrow Donor Program. The donation will help the center advance its mission in saving and enhancing lives.

The CMDP was created in 1989 and since then has added more than 75,000 potential donors to the registry. They have facilitated more than 500 blood stem cell or marrow transplants and more than 65 cord blood transplants to support patients in need all over the world.

“In 2010 alone, CMDP facilitated 40 blood stem cell and marrow matches and places more than 3,600 potential donors from Colorado and Wyoming on the Be The Match Registry, “says Mr. Dean Laatt, Executive Director of Bonfils Blood Center Foundtion.

Certol is happy to support such a great organization that not only saves lives, but enhances them as well.

To learn more about BONFILS, CLICK HERE.

To learn more about Certol International, CLICK HERE.