We are transforming everyday linens and clothing used in healthcare, sports and hospitality into germ killers and infection fighters. #KeepWhatsClosestCleanest
Can clothes and towels spread germs?
The answer is yes. Find out some ways to help stop this spread.
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"The understanding of these yeasts persistence in hospital surfaces and fomites is essential for a better delineation of protocols control the spread and these infections prevention in healthcare environments."
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"This study demonstrated that HAI bacteria pathogens can persist for more than a month on hospital fabrics, and that their persistence can be enhanced by moisture."
How clean and protected are your fabrics?
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"More of these [antibiotic-resistant] infections originate outside of our hospitals and within our communities."
Good hygiene practices and infection prevention are part of our everyday life. #infectionprevention#hygiene#healthandwellness
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With cold temperature washes becoming more common, additional measures will be required to address harmful microbes.
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Check out our latest blog on the importance of keeping clean and hygienic bedding!
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"Mitigating HAIs requires a holistic approach to infection prevention that encompasses knowledge of all links in the chain of infection and layered interventions."
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"[R]esults clearly suggest that hospital-based interventions to control both symptomatic and asymptomatic C. difficile transmission can help reduce spread in the community."
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"Dead skin cells, sweat, saliva, … can turn your comfy bed into a petri dish for germs to grow.... [L]ab tests found that swabs from pillowcases unwashed for a week harbored 17,000 times more colonies of bacteria than samples taken from a toilet seat." https://t.co/AD0YpyX15j
"Another surprising cause of sickness bugs could be your own bed, warns Dr Lee. Not washing your sheets can cause ‘sick bed syndrome."
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Applied Silver's Co-founder, Sean Morham recently sat down with his alma mater @CalPoly to discuss how his time at Cal Poly helped shape Applied Silver and its mission to create a cleaner and healthier world. @CPMustangs
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Touchless technologies and safety protocols are some of the leading trends in hospitality marketing!
How about showcasing innovative, "hands off" health and #hygiene technologies like #SilvaClean?
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"Towels are the most underrated item of linen in the house, though they perform the important function of wiping your body, face, and hands. After multiple uses, they should be cleaned and stored hygienically to extend their shelf life."
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"People can also contract the bacteria by sharing towels, clothing, and razors, and it can spread from high-contact areas like door handles, athletic equipment, and remotes. Staph can survive on linens for days to weeks." #infectionprevention
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Last fall, the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System began adding silver ions in our laundry to combat harmful bacterial.
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