Keeping Your Shared Surfaces Clean to Protect the Immunocompromised People You Love
For most of us, our immune system exists as a first-level wall of defense against any environmental pathogens that could make us very sick. This complex system consists of many different organs, proteins and cells throughout our bodies that work together in a smart,...
Tips, Tricks and Tools to Give Your Employees Extra Peace of Mind About Hygiene in the Office
In an emerging post-pandemic world, people are beginning to return to work at their communal offices. As a result, employers and employees alike are examining their surrounding surfaces and common touchpoints with a level of skepticism and scrutiny that did not exist...
How to Avoid Food Poisoning and Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe at Home
When we think of spring-cleaning benefits, we often think of fresher spaces, fewer dust bunnies and a long decluttering stint that renders our home spotless (for a few months). However, one of the best benefits may be a completely invisible one. Food-borne illnesses...
MicroGold® Waterless Hand Soap: A Smarter Soap for Everyday Cleanliness
Washing our hands: Most of us have the practice hard-wired into our systems. We wash when we come inside and wash before dinner. We grab the soap after handling raw meat, painting, or whenever we want a quick hand hygiene re-set. Those are excellent practices —...
Introducing: The Germs That Could Live on (or in!) Your Trash Cans
Spring cleaning fun fact: One of the reasons spring cleaning is a time-tested tradition lies in simple biology. The lack of sunlight that accompanies the onset of winter triggers our bodies to produce more melatonin, a hormone associated with sleepiness. Come spring...
The Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi and Other Microbes That Could Live on Your ‘Clean’ Sink
Spring cleaning: The majority (some 68%!) of people dread it. Others put it off or ignore it completely. We’d argue that it’s worth every second: Cleaning can have some surprising psychological benefits; and, if you zoom in on a microscopic level to see what you’re...
Cleaning After COVID: A Smart, Low-Maintenance Routine for Safety
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been told to improve and increase our cleaning habits and to social distance as much as we can. While the measures we have taken have doubtless helped many people stay safe, people still come into contact with viral matter. The CDC...
How Antimicrobial Sprays can Give You Peace of Mind and De-Stress You (During a Pandemic)
We all know that 2020 brought with it the COVID-19 pandemic — a fast-spreading viral disease that robbed many people of time spent with loved ones, the ability to safely venture outside of their homes and even the ability to get their jobs done easily, not to mention...
How Do You Sanitize Surfaces Without Damaging Them?
Fighting fire with fire is an excellent way to end a battle. However, if you use this strategy too often, you’ll find that you and your surroundings get burnt more often than you’d like. The same philosophy - on a much smaller level - can apply to our everyday...
What’s the Difference Between a Disinfectant and an Antimicrobial?
In 2021, in the continuing wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, “disinfectant” and “antimicrobial” have become trendy marketing buzzwords. Why? Consumers know they need their environments to be clean in order to be safe from viruses and bacteria. Companies know that and use...
Trust MicroGold to Help You Open Your Restaurant—and Keep It Open—In the Time of COVID-19
Historically, pandemics and plagues have slowed the fine dining industry to a shuddering halt. We’re seeing this now with the COVID-19 virus; we’ve seen it before with smallpox, the flu and other illness that have swept the globe. Now, as we turn the calendar to 2021,...
4 Hidden Germ Collectors in Your Home
When it comes to cleaning and disinfecting, knowing where to focus your attention is just as important as selecting the best disinfectant for your home. We all want our homes to be safe and for our family to be out of harm’s way. And, in the midst of the worldwide...
5 Reasons why Bleach is not a Safe Disinfectant for Your Home
Is bleach really a safe disinfectant? While it has long been touted as an effective disinfecting solution for your home, it often causes more harm than good. Though it may kill bacteria, viruses and other germs, you also need to consider how it may impact the...
4 Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting your Home Like a Professional
Cleaning and disinfecting our homes in order to protect our loved ones from harmful bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms has become more important than ever with the rise of COVID. Perhaps you may have adopted a new daily routine or begun to look for the best...
Antimicrobial vs Antibacterial: What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between an antimicrobial vs. antibacterial? Chances are, you’ve come across these terms on the labels of your disinfectants and household cleaners. Maybe you’ve investigated the difference. Or maybe you thought the two were interchangeable. ...