Innovation Driven by the “more, better, faster” mentality, the JanSan industry is a proving ground for avant-garde technologies. By: Aaron Baunee, managing editor The Novelty Of S Similar to the way that auto racing serves as a research and development venue for technologies that eventually make commuter vehicles more reli-able, powerful and efficient, so, too, does the JanSan industry function to make cleaning and maintenance better for residential applications. An industry propelled by innovative problem solv-ing, JanSan manufacturers are at the forefront of new product technologies and commercial cleaning and maintenance professionals are pioneers in product application and servicing techniques. Now, after receiving praise from commercial cleaners and accolades from organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), devices equipped with activated water tech-nology are appearing in residential applications to provide the same environmentally preferable cleaning power to the masses. Antimicrobial Coatings Some microbes — living organisms too small to be seen by naked eyes — are beneficial in food pro-cessing applications and digestion. However, pathogenic microbes like Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella are harmful and Image courtesy of Activeion Cleaning Solutions LLC Activated Water A relatively new technology in the industry is elec-trically charged or activated water. While the science behind this innovation has been around for more than a century, applying electrolysis to cleaning is only now gaining momentum. By applying a small electrical charge to water as it passes over a membrane, devices utilizing this technology are able to clean and disinfect surfaces with nothing more than tap water. Just as disinfectants kill potentially harmful germs and bacteria, devices equipped with activated water technology render them incapable of causing infec-tion or disease — all with no chemicals. “As the green movement continues to revolu-tionize the cleaning industry, it puts pressure on manufacturers to produce environmentally friend-ly products that work as well as or better than conventional cleaners do,” says Chris Deets, mar-keting director for Activeion Cleaning Solutions LLC. “Today’s big sellers are the kinds of products that maximize the health, safety and sustainabili-ty of employees, customers and the environment.” And, because no chemicals are required when cleaning and disinfecting with activated water, a cost savings can be realized from a chemical inventory reduction. for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Cleaning . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select SUPPLIER SEARCH from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Equipment . Progressive technologies like activated water, having been proven useful in commercial and industrial settings, are now flooding the residential market. 18 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • July 2010
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