ADVERTORIAL Cleaning for a Healthy Environment By: Steve Schultz R&D Scientist Just Became Easier C Cleaning for a healthy environment means cleaning all types of surfaces, not just the ones that are easi-est to tackle. Disinfecting hard surfaces is only part of the solution; sanitizing soft surfaces and even the air is also critical. Soft surfaces are often overlooked because they are difficult to sanitize and there are few product solutions available. However, they can harbor and transmit germs that make people ill. In fact, illness-causing bacteria can survive on soft surfaces from 20 to 80 days or more. 1 Choosing the right, multi-use product to help you effectively disinfect and sanitize for a healthy envi-ronment is key. New Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer delivers four uses in one product, making it easier to address all areas for a holistic clean. It is EPA-registered to kill illness-causing bacteria on soft surfaces + in as little as 30 seconds and is also a hard surface disinfectant, air sanitizer, allergen* reducer and deodorizer. Moreover, it prevents the growth of mold and mildew on soft surfaces. fabrics. Be certain your product is EPA-registered to kill bacteria on soft surfaces. Hard Surface Disinfection Routinely disinfecting high-touch hard surfaces is also critical. Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer is EPA-registered to kill 24 key pathogens on hard surfaces, including viruses that cause cold and flu, E. coli , Salmonella , MRSA, HIV, Herpes and Athlete’s Foot Fungus. Its five minute kill time makes cleaning quicker. Air Sanitization and Deodorizing Odors are caused by bacteria. Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer kills odor-causing bacteria in the air to eliminate odors at their source, rather than just masking odors. Steve Schultz is an R&D scientist with 10 years of product development expe-rience with cleaning and disinfecting products. His education included a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MS in Organizational Administration. Reducing Allergens* Don’t overlook allergens*, a cause of allergies and a trigger for asthma, a serious health and eco-nomic concern. It is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism and results in over 14 million missed days of work in the U.S. 2 Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer is proven effective at reduc-ing sources of indoor allergens*. Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer ■ Sanitizes Soft Surfaces ■ Disinfects Hard Surfaces ■ Sanitizes the Air ■ Reduces Allergens* The Economics of Clean Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer requires no pre cleaning for disinfection or sanitization. With no additional step in your cleaning routine and so many uses in one product, you save time and money, mak-ing Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer ideal for long-term care facilities, schools, daycares, hospital-ity, athletic facilities, offices and more. CM for more info To learn more about Clorox ® 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer, and get up to $50 in rebates on this and other Clorox ® products, visit CloroxProfessional.com /CleaningPromo. Soft Surface Sanitization Soft surface sanitization is critical to a healthy environment since soft surfaces like curtains, mat-tresses and cushions, rugs, bed spreads and sports equipment can be contaminated with pathogens. Don’t be fooled by products that merely freshen *Dust mite matter, cockroach matter, pet dander. + Enterobacter aerogenes and Staphylococcus aureus on 100% cotton or 100% polyester 1 Neely AN, Maley MP, “Survival of enterococci and staphylo-cocci on hospital fabrics and plastic”. J C lin Microbiol 2000; 38:724-726. 2 Warner JA. Controlling Indoor Allergens, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.2008; 1 1: 208-219 Information provided by Clorox Professional Products Company as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, visit www.CloroxProfessional.com. FREE INFO: Reader Service 205 or CMMOnline.com/freeinfo ADVERTORIAL