Disinfecting Blogs

You often hear that you should sanitize and disinfect surfaces that you suspect may be contaminated, but that is not always clear. People can say those words all day, but until you get what they are trying to tell you,...

As COVID-19 cases continue to develop and the pandemic reaches its third year, individuals in the US continue to develop new methods of staving off the virus. These include the vaccinations that most of the US has now received and...

Power washing, removing dirt, algae, and other contaminants from outdoor surfaces using pressurized water via a power or pressure washer operated by professional cleaners, like those at Safe Spray, is an incredibly important aspect to add any spring-cleaning to-do list....

Congratulations on your new puppy! As your new best friend, you want nothing but the best for them, which includes a long and happy life as the top priority, but a lot goes into that! One of the puppies' most...

The COVID-19 Pandemic has greatly shifted the work world, immediately hitting several office trends quickly. As a result, it is now more critical than ever to keep employees happy, healthy, and productive. Employee happiness is one of the essential factors...

Are you wondering what the most unsanitary places in your office are? In this blog, we highlight five of the areas that are likely to accumulate germs in your office. But before we dive in, first things first: What do...

Could your household cleaners be making you ill? How about the new age of all-natural botanical cleaners. What do most cleaning supplies actually contain? Petroleum solvents are used to cut through grime Ethylene glycol used as an anti-freeze and preservative...

Safe Spray provides commercial and residential professional disinfecting services using an electrostatic spray that quickly kills influenza and COVID-19 viruses and other viruses. Our eco-friendly method proves 99.999 percent effective against these dangerous viruses and helps you offer a safer,...

Air quality can be a huge factor when it comes to an individual's health and quality of life. Pollution, toxins, and allergens can lower your home's air quality. Some may not realize how serious bad air quality is, but it...

The COVID pandemic opened everyone’s eyes to how fast a lethal virus can spread and do damage, even in today’s modern medicine world. And, just like decades before, hygiene and cleanliness make a huge difference in keeping people safe as...

If you've ever worried about how much damage the chemicals in the traditional cleaners you use are causing to your family, you'd be right to fret. In fact, these cleaners can be damaging to the health and well-being of everyone...

Cold and flu season is a sure thing every year. Once again, we must also deal with Covid on top of dealing with flu season. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to greatly reduce your chances of...

Let it be a business office, an institutional premise, or your home. Cleanliness and hygiene make our life better and safer. But the problem is, even after cleaning, we cannot see or measure any bacteria or other microbes present on...

As humans, we subconsciously have an aversion to filth and dirt. For germaphobes, this is magnified because germs are the cause of so many diseases that can turn deadly without warning. We all realize that germs are something we should...

Whether you have a commercial or residential property, graffiti will give the wrong impression and thus will bring down your property value. Graffiti can be extremely damaging. When prospective customers see graffiti, they may get the wrong idea about your...

Ultraviolet light (UV) technology has been used for years as a disinfectant. In fact, there have been several health studies that have shown that UV light — specifically UV-C light — used in a specific wavelength and duration very effectively...

As your child goes back to school, there is a lot that you're going to need to worry about. From making sure your child has all the supplies they need, is registered properly for school or individual classes, and has...

People are becoming more and more aware of how they clean and what they clean with. This means that they're looking for more than just better cleaning supplies, which should kill higher rates of bacteria. They're looking for better ways...

Cleaning has become important amidst COVID-19, with people ensuring they are scrubbing and disinfecting every part of their homes. However, even as we are buying cleaning products to disinfect surfaces, we have to consider the safety of our pets as...

No matter how inviting you make the rest of your house, when you host a gathering, it is the kitchen where everyone seems to gravitate to gather. It is the room where meals are made, and conversations linger in the...

Did you know that your mattress is the dirtiest item in your bedroom? It makes sense when you consider you lie down at night and skin cells, dirt, and bacteria, transfer to the mattress. It's also a trap for dust...

Having a clean home is essential to you and your family’s mental and physical well-being. You know that, so you purchase what seems the best cleaning products to do the job. Unfortunately, those same products you rely on to maintain...

Keeping your family safe and healthy is incredibly important. However, with so many products available to you and all of them claiming to be the best, it can be challenging to figure out precisely what your best option is in...

Best shopping for disinfectant solutions and most household cleaners, ranging from dish soap to all-purpose cleaners, have surfactants, which bond to germs, dirt, and oil particles, thus suspending them in water to be easily washed away. While washing your hands...

Keeping your family safe and healthy is incredibly important. However, with so many products available to you and all of them claiming to be the best, it can be challenging to figure out precisely what your best option is. One...

Sanitizing vehicles more effectively can make both drivers and passengers safer. It's true that many viruses won't live on exterior surfaces for very long. However, people never know when someone is going to make contact with a particular surface. If...

[yotuwp type="videos" id="iGFlRxgs0uc" ] Since the emergence of the new coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19 in December 2019, other variants have been identified by the WHO. The emergence of these new variants continues to raise the question: With each new variant, are...

[yotuwp type="videos" id="99_I4BwKouk" ] Too often, people believe that they are protecting their family when they use certain antibacterial products in their food prep and eating areas. Unfortunately, many people might be doing the complete opposite and end up poisoning...

What is Dwell Time? The term "dwell time" has been used many times in recent years. It refers to the amount of time sufficient for a disinfectant left visibly wet on a surface to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This...

Do you look at a clean surface and wonder, is it really safe? Did you eliminate all germs? While you may not see the level of disinfection done on your surfaces with your naked eyes, ATP testing gives you this...

When cleaning objects and surfaces, most people tend to use traditional wet and dry dusting. Although these cleaning methods are tested and proven, they can be less effective in eliminating stubborn bacteria and viruses. So, what's the most effective technique...

What Is Dwell Time? Dwell time is what makes disinfection work or not work. It is the amount of time a certain area needs to remain wet with a particular type of chemical in order to kill whatever you are...

With strict regulations and standards in the industry, restaurants remain the most regularly cleaned public spaces. However, now more than ever, especially with the challenges of the COVID-19, we must take our game a notch higher to ensure everyone's safety....

Does your cleaning routine really keep pathogens at bay? To stay well, you should be informed. Safe Spray has answered some common questions about the differences in disinfectants and wants to share them with you. Are Disinfectants Different From Sanitizers?...

We all need a disinfection strategy that works, especially during the current global health crisis. Disinfection is different from cleaning or even sanitizing because disinfection products can kill 99.99% of pathogens on the surfaces faster than any other form of...

A lot has changed in the past year. In 2020 the entire world became acutely aware of how disease is transmitted and how important proper sanitation really is. There’s nothing quite like staring down the barrel of a global pandemic...

When selecting a chemical to disinfect your space, you may see references to pH. But what is pH and how does that apply to everyday disinfecting? Turns out, a lot. The pH level of the products you use significantly impacts...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, deep cleaning and disinfecting have become a regular part of residential and commercial spaces. According to a data from the American Cleaning Institute's latest National Cleaning Survey, 55% of Americans say they have been cleaning more...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important it is to clean our home and disinfect it. In fact, a 2020 survey by the Cleaning Institute found that 42% of adults were not disinfecting their home correctly. To ensure your space...

When you become a Safe Spray franchise owner, you’re doing more than starting a business — you are playing a key role in driving your community forward. Becoming a Safe Spray Franchisee will allow you to become a part of...

Safe Spray Keeps Your Home’s Surfaces Germ and Bacteria-Free It’s difficult to eliminate bacteria from a home when you don't know where to begin. This applies to microbial bacteria and viruses that are impossible to spot with the naked eye....

There’s bacteria, and then there’s biofilm. Between the two, you should find yourself more alarmed with the latter, if only for the fact that a biofilm is actually a community of live, thriving bacteria. A biofilm is usually found on...

Not all methods of cleaning are created equal. Depending on your location, immediate environment, and identified issue, there may be varying pros and cons to each method of the cleaning system. Whether it’s fogging, misting, or spraying, however, what’s most...

Now more than ever, it becomes all the more important to keep surfaces clean and hygienic. While there are many different methods for many different products available for use, there are some instances when simple cleaning just wouldn’t cut it....

It's always been challenging to have many active individuals in one indoor space without potentially causing viruses and bacteria to become more numerous. When a pandemic is still active, the struggle can be much more desperate and frustrating. Many workers...

Cleaning any daycare center under almost any circumstance is difficult. During the ongoing pandemic, it's been particularly challenging. Any area that's always full of people can get very disorganized quickly. Environments for children must be kept especially safe since children...

Too many people act as if cleaning chemicals of all kinds will instantly make a used surface safe again the second that the cleaner makes any contact with that surface. Unfortunately, the chemistry involved is much more complicated than that....

Certain cleaning strategies are particularly valuable for the people who are doing everything they can to hold back COVID-19. Electrostatic disinfection has become one of the most worthwhile tools available now. It has many unique and specific advantages that would...

Real estate brokers will also be affected by the COVID-19 because their job is to meet with clients at the house they are showing. To do this, contact is necessary, and so there are ways that the realtor can go...

Although research is being conducted on the COVID-19 virus, it is safe to say that it can be transmitted by direct contact with others who have been infected. If a COVID-19 infected person sneezes or coughs on you, it is...

There are top-rated disinfection cleaning companies to call if you own or run a car dealership and want to keep your employees and customers safe. Many of these companies' service buildings in the area, whether it is a corporate office,...

Many children are in isolation as they try to cope with the pandemic and their school work. Parents and educators should work together to ensure that both their homes and schools are disinfected and safe for the children. The Importance...

Are you using disinfecting wipes and similar products correctly? There are many products on market shelves that claim to kill germs and viruses. However, if you do not use these chemicals correctly, you are doing three things you may not...

An EPA-approved antimicrobial surface coating can kill viruses for up to 30 days. An antimicrobial surface coating is a solution that is sprayed as a mist onto surfaces. It can eliminate up to 99.99% of viruses, bacteria, and germs. The...

Is your home protected against viruses? There are hundreds of solutions on the market that promise to eliminate bacteria and viruses quickly and effectively. However, many of these chemicals are not safe for your family and pets. Most of these...

An ATP test is a fast way to measure the growth of active viruses, pathogens, bacteria, and microorganisms. The measurements are detected through adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is a molecule that is located around and in cells that are living....

The pandemic has caused significant disruptions in both homes and businesses throughout the country. The good news is that businesses have already begun to open or have an upcoming reopening date. So, the big question is, once your business has...

Whether you own a business, operate a school, or manage a small office, you’ll want to ensure the business's cleanliness and safety. Reopening your business requires things that may be new to you or your employees regarding cleaning and disinfecting....

Disinfection processes have become an extremely vital part of cleaning protocols for businesses. Before the pandemic, businesses generally practiced basic cleaning methods, but since the pandemic, ensuring your business is clean goes well beyond basic daily cleaning. Everyone is doing...

As we continue to adjust to our new form of living during the pandemic, many are still making life-changing decisions that require in-person meetings. An example of this is home buying. There are advantages associated with purchasing a home now....

Whether you plan to reopen your business or have already reopened and are concerned about the pandemic, it is crucial to take the appropriate steps to protect your employees and customers from the spread of infection. Employees and customers are...

With the pandemic sweeping across the globe, current measures are insufficient to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The virus is spread primarily via close and prolonged contact with an infected carrier. Social distancing may help, but only in...

As we head into the winter months, many preeminent healthcare experts have warned that we could be heading into a second surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is terrifying news for anyone with a compromised immune system or anyone close...

No one knows better than you just how devastating the pandemic has been on our economy as a business owner. If you are like many business owners, you know people personally who have permanently lost their jobs, their homes, and...

Electrostatic spraying is a new and innovative cleaning process that delivers a higher level of sanitation and more coverage to hard-to-reach areas thus limiting potential illnesses and germs. As businesses prepare to reopen, ensuring common and work areas are disinfected...

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that the world operates. Most industries were allowed to carry out daily activities with little to no limitation before the pandemic. Now, various restrictions prevent companies from freely operating during business hours. One...