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DepHyze™ is an extremely safe, non-toxic, ultra powerful antimicrobial disinfectant and chemical decontaminant that effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, spores, molds, and fungus with unprecedented efficacy, including up to 99.99999% of Norovirus in 30 seconds using our break through 2-part disinfectant.
Until now, even the most well-run and hygienic hotels and restaurants had the capability of offering 99.99% kill rates against Norovirus, using conventional alcohol-based products. While 99.99% may sound impressive and acceptable, in the world of germ eradication this amounts to a degree of efficacy hardly better than washing with soap and water (99.9%), leaving thousands of living microbes to reproduce and repopulate their environment. Essentially, a surface cleaned to 99.99% is not truly clean, is not at all sterile, and will soon be teaming with dangerous bacteria and other biological pathogens. To prevent this rapid reproduction, one must kill germs to what scientists call "Log 7 Kill" (meaning seven nines or 99.99999%). This level of efficacy is only available with DepHyze™.
DepHyze™ Foaming Hand Sanitizer - Provides frontline protection for company personnel and guests. The Hand Sanitizer achieves up to log 5 performance (99.999% of germs) and can be used repeatedly because it is alcohol free. The use of alcohol based hand sanitizers recently has been called into question by numerous medical research organizations. Not only does repeated use of alcohol based sanitizers dry the skin, but in addition, the overall effectiveness of those products does not appear to match their claims. |
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The Norovirus Problem
DepHyze™ is a broadly effective biocide, found to be an extremely effective killer against every pathogen against which it has been tested (over 25 common or virulent pathogens - see table). Among them is the Norovirus, which has particular importance to the hospitality industry.
Norovirus derives its name from its previous name, the "Norwalk-like virus," named after a 1968 outbreak among schoolchildren in Norwalk, Ohio. Four years later, it was the first virus ever to be identified as a cause of gastroenteritis in humans.
Each year in the U.S., Noroviruses cause an estimated 23 million cases of acute gastroenteritis, and is estimated to cause 50% of all cases around the world. It is the most reported type of viral infection after the common cold. Collectively, the symptoms are commonly known as "food poisoning" and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping, as well as possible low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and general lethargy. The illness often begins suddenly, and the infected individual may feel very sick. Symptoms may persist for several days and may become life-threatening in the young, the elderly, and the immune-compromised if dehydration is ignored or not treated.
In 2007, Hilton’s Dulles Airport hotel had to be shut down after 120 guests and employees became sick with Norovirus. During its closure, the entire hotel was scrubbed down from top to bottom.
Noroviruses are highly contagious and are found in the stool or vomit of infected people. Transmission can occur in several ways:
- Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with Norovirus
- Touching surfaces or objects contaminated with Norovirus, and then placing the hand into the mouth
- Having direct contact with an infected individual who is symptomatic
DepHyze™ Decon 3D™ - Misting of guest rooms, offices, meeting rooms, work stations, auditoriums, kitchens, public restrooms, workout rooms, spas, virtually anywhere people congregate all to Log 7 (99.99999%) efficacy. One application of critical importance to public health is decontamination of Cooling Towers and HVAC systems. Many disease causing organisms are transferred via the air conditioning system and DepHyze™ can provide front line decontamination with residual activity to maintain public hygiene in buildings and eradicate “sick building syndrome”.
Clean™ – A one-part all purpose spray cleaner that can be used in myriad spray-and-wipe applications. Cleans and disinfects to Log 5 (99.999%) efficacy. Use safely on office equipment, work-tops, reception areas, floors, walls, kitchens, restrooms, athletic equipment, spas, locker-rooms, etc.
DepHyze™ Laundry Detergent™ - Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes linens, towels, uniforms, bed linens, etc. Includes the added benefits of;
- Impregnates Residual Kill Effect into fabric fibers, Keeping garments and linens clean and fresh for a longer time periods.
- Performs exceptionally well in cold water, resulting in lower overall life-cycle costs.
DepHyze™ Carpet Cleaner™ – Decontaminates and disinfects carpets, permanently removes odorssmoke, pets, etc. Its re-growth retardant has been proven to stop mold regrowth for three years! |
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