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.

Certol International to Launch New Super Concentrated Detergent Line

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2014

CONTACT: Aaron Trapp or Ryan Osmundson, Sales and Marketing

PHONE: 303-799-9401

EMAIL: atrapp@certol.com; rosmundson@certol.com

WEBSITE: www.Certol.com

Certol International to Launch New Super Concentrated Detergent Line

COMMERCE CITY, CO (May 5, 2014) – Certol International announces today that it will launch a Super Concentrated Detergent (SCD™) line of instrument cleaners and enzymatics in July 2014. These super concentrated detergents were developed as an economical, one-for-one replacement for the products currently used in SPD departments. These new products are extremely effective, reduce storage, are easier to handle and cost less to ship. Certol’s new SCD line will be available through Medline Industries, Inc., Seneca Medical, Inc. and most national and regional medical distributors.

Certol’s SCD line includes ProEZ SCD™, ProWash SCD™, ProClense plus SCD™ and ProLube SCD™. ProEZ SCD is the only four enzyme super concentrate on the market, with exceptional cleaning power, an extended high temperature range for enzymatic performance and effective anti-corrosive properties and material compatibility for a wide variety of commonly used medical instruments and devices. ProWash SCD has a neutral pH, is non-foaming, has no added dyes or unusual odors and performs equal to or better than industry leading competitive products. ProClense plus SCD is an economical, alkaline, non-foaming detergent and ProLube SCD is a non-toxic, silicone free, food grade lubricant system that is mineral oil-free and completely water soluble.

Edward Cassinis, President of Certol International said the following regarding the upcoming product launch:

“I am tremendously proud of the innovative work our R&D team does and we at Certol are excited to bring a super concentrate line to market that will once again leapfrog the competition.”

Interested Parties are urged to contact their local Certol representative or to contact Certol directly by calling (800) 843-3343.

About Certol International, LLC

Certol International, LLC, a Certified Small Business (SBE) is based in Commerce City, Colorado. Founded in 1979, the company strives to produce innovative, cost-effective solutions for the complicated infection prevention challenges of the 21^st century. Certol International works with distributors to supply its products throughout the nation and throughout the world.

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COME ON IN! THE WATER IS FINE!

The pool season is just around the corner and soon it will be time to pull back the cover, fill up the pool with water and jump right in!

Unfortunately, it’s just not that simple to open a pool after winter has taken its toll.  Adding water to the pool is just one of many steps you’ll be taking before taking a dip.  There’s still the matter of cleaning the filter, if you didn't do that when you closed up last year, cleaning the pool itself and then getting the chemistry right. That’s where ACID Magic comes in.

ACID Magic is a one-for-one replacement for muriatic acid, the chemical that so many people dread working with because of its awful fumes and the burns you’ll get if gets on you. ACID Magic has 90% less fumes than standard muriatic and it won’t burn intact skin. The best part is, it works just as well as full strength muriatic when used for general cleaning, adjusting pH and acid washing your pool before filling it for the season. Visit www.Certol.com/ACIDMagic for more information about the benefits of Acid Magic. Acid Magic is available at your local Leslie’s Pool Mart, Ace Hardware, True Value Hardware as well as many pool retailers nationwide. 

Donations in KIND

Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND) is one of the many organizations that Certol® International supports through product donations. Founded in 1912, KIND is one of the oldest dental charities in the country. The aim of KIND is to provide affordable quality dental care to children of low-income families in Colorado. No child is ever turned away due to the inability to pay at the KIND clinic. It is because of this philosophy and dedication to the cause that they have been recognized with prestigious honors from the American Dental Association.

On February 18, 2014 Certol made a generous donation of vinyl gloves and disposable instrument trays to the clinic. Both products will help the KIND workers prevent cross contamination and aid in safe dental hygiene practices at the clinic. Certol is looking forward to supporting this great organization throughout 2014 and the years to come!

Interested in learning more about Kids in Need of Dentistry or Certol International? Click the links below to be redirected:

www.kindsmiles.org

www.certol.com

Certol Extends a Helping Hand

January 28, 2014

The New Year brings new opportunities for many people and businesses. This year Certol® International has started the year off on the right foot by helping the Matthew 25: Ministries. Certol has donated over $3,000 in infection prevention products to Matthew 25: Ministries in hopes that it will aid in their efforts to provide disaster relief to the poorest of the poor. It is Matthew 25: Ministries’ mission to help people meet their basic needs in order to ensure self-reliance and proper health care is one of those basic needs. In 2013 alone, Matthew 25: Ministries shipped 650 containers of relief supplies to families and individuals who were devastated by natural disasters such as; Typhoons, Hurricanes, Tornados, Flooding and much more. 

The most recent donation from Certol included ProSpray C-60™ concentrated surface disinfectant and ProChek® ID indicators for dry heat sterilization. These products represent some of the innovative solutions for infection prevention that Certol offers and it is our pleasure to give back to the community by donating these products.

For more information on Matthew 25: Ministries please visit: http://www.m25m.org/

For more information on Certol International donations and products please visit: http://www.certol.com/

Giving Back to the Community

Certol® International has always felt strongly about donating our products to those who need them most. We are proud to announce another year’s partnership with The Dental Lifeline Network®, by participating in their annual DentaCheques program.

The Dental Lifeline Network has provided a national service for 27 years to people who are elderly, severely ill or have disabilities and lack the financial resources for dental care. DentaCheques is a coupon book that allows participating dentists to receive free supplies in return for their support of the Dental Lifeline Network. This year Certol will be donating 50 free Pro Tector® needle sheath props to each dentist that is donating their time and efforts to this cause. The Pro Tector needle sheaths will ensure that the volunteering dentists are able to safely recap needles used for injections to the patients. To read some of the incredible stories of kindness that this organization displays please visit the Dental Lifeline website.

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.