CM/Spotlight: infection control case study Advanced Vapor Technologies LLC Five Reasons To Purchase A Premium Steam Vapor Machine A According to Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT) — exclusive maker of TANCS ® , www.AdVap. com/Tancs, proprietary, water-only steam vapor cleaning and disinfec-tion systems — there are five great reasons to purchase a premium steam vapor machine. The Top Five Reasons 1. Uses fair labor, paid real wages, sustainably. 2. Lasts, using optimal materials (e.g., stainless steel boiler) for performance, durability, mini-mal maintenance and maximum safety. 3. Worker-safe by design and in compliance with all regulatory edicts. 4. Proven to disinfect by peer reviewed research. 5. Training included: Hours of value-added guidance and field instruc-tion is offered by premium purvey-ors of the right tools and processes for healthful cleaning. “If you choose to invest in quality equipment, you will be successful in both the short and the long-run,” stated Rick Hoverson, principal of Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT). “Read about the efficacy of premium equipment to help ensure effective cleaning, public health and safety, in the AVT White Paper* at www.HealthIntentionalCleaning.org.” *The Sustainable Healthcare Cleaning and Disinfection White Paper — spon-sored by Advanced Vapor Technologies — explores problems, solutions and steam vapor cleaning and disinfec-tion systems. AVT systems reduce health risks associated with typical chemical cleaners, eradicate a wide range of bacteria and pathogens, improve indoor environmental quality and help prevent indoor hazards and surface degradation associated with chemical use. TANCS ® disinfection — www. AdVap.com/tancs a registered trademark of Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT) — is many times more effective than standard chemi-cal disinfectants, without the asso-ciated risks to people, the environ-ment and surfaces. supporting research with the goal of achieving greener, effective healthcare cleaning and disinfection to prevent infectious illness. In a time of rising global contagious illness coupled with a need for sustain-able healthcare operations and decreas-ing reliance on user-variable, inconsis-tent and toxic methods, the Sustainable Healthcare Cleaning and Disinfection White Paper, explores the problems and provides credible answers by quoting expert sources. TANCS Steam Vapor System Advantages: ■ Uses only tap water ■ Leaves no potentially toxic residue behind ■ No fragrances introduced into the environment ■ No rinsing required ■ Use where chemical disinfectants are undesir-able — water fountains, foodservice areas, ■ Use freely without health impacts to students ■ Fast acting and quick drying on all hard sur-■ No storage of hazardous chemicals needed ■ Reduces waste ■ Rapid, complete disinfection eliminates the possibility of cross-contamination. CM faces, reducing area downtime and staff desktops, etc. About Advanced Vapor Technologies Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT) is the maker of proprietary, water-only FREE INFO: Reader Service 300 or CMMOnline.com/freeinfo This information was provided by Advanced Vapor Technologies as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, contact Advanced Vapor directly at 1-800-997-6584 or visit www.AdVap.com. 28 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • February 2014