Hand Hygiene

06/28/23 By Dana Szymkowiak
The Importance of Post-COVID Hand Sanitizer
As we transition into a post-COVID era, hand sanitizers remain an essential tool in maintaining personal hygiene and preventing the spread of germs. However, it’s crucial to be aware of certain considerations when selecting hand…
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02/08/23 By Dana Szymkowiak
Product Spotlight: Safetec Wipes & Towelettes
Whether you’re cleaning your screen, wiping the dirt and grime from your hands, or tending to your mosquito bite for relief – Safetec has a full line of specialty wipes and towelettes for all your…
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07/21/22 By Dana Szymkowiak
Back to School: Is Sanitization on your Supply List?
As summer break is slowly coming to an end, students, teachers, faculty, and staff are preparing to head back to school. While most are shopping for new clothes, paper, pencils, and more items that can…
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01/27/22 By Dana Szymkowiak
Product Spotlight: p.a.w.s.® Antimicrobial Hand Wipes
P.a.w.s.® Antimicrobial Hand Wipes have remained our customers’ favorite product since it was developed and manufactured by Safetec in 1997. Since then, our family of p.a.w.s.® (Personal Antimicrobial Wipes by Safetec) has continued to grow.…
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11/04/21 By Dana Szymkowiak
Improving Hand Hygiene
The simple act of cleaning hands can reduce illness by helping prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Scientific evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates that proper hand hygiene is the single most effective action to stop the spread…
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08/26/21 By Dana Szymkowiak
Route to Safety: Back to School Supplies, Part 3
Keeping hands clean is king when reducing germs that may cause illness in all settings, especially in K-12 schools. The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the surface just how important proper hand hygiene solutions are. When…
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07/22/21 By Dana Szymkowiak
Debunking Common Myths About Hand Sanitizer
When it comes to staying healthy, proper hand hygiene is always a priority. Although washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds is the most effective way to remove germs, alcohol-based hand sanitizer…
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06/10/21 By Dana Szymkowiak
Product Demand, Product Safety and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hand hygiene has always been the first line of defense in infection control among healthcare professionals. However, the practice gained momentum within the general public in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s no longer just…
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05/27/21 By Dana Szymkowiak
Keep Washing: It’s still important to wash your hands
Hand hygiene is the best way to reduce the spread of dangerous pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2. It was practically the pandemic mantra. A June 2020 study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found…
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04/01/21 By Dana Szymkowiak
Decode the Bottle: Hand Sanitizer
Do you know what to look for on your bottle of hand sanitizer? The FDA and other global regulatory agencies continue to crack down on product ingredients and manufacturing controls for hand hygiene solutions. These…
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11/05/20 By Dana Szymkowiak
Keep your hands healthy while washing them often
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a bright light on the importance of handwashing often and adequately. With the pandemic still in full swing and rolling into cold and flu season, washing your hands frequently is…
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08/20/20 By Dana Szymkowiak
Tackling Hand Hygiene in the Workplace
America is five months into the COVID-19 Pandemic, by now, you should be practicing proper hand hygiene, retired the handshake (at least for now) and have the art of adequate disinfection near perfected. Most of us…
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