Posts By: Kyle DeBruhl
What is “Integrated” Facility Hygiene?
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Industry, Resource Efficiency The landscape of biomedical research facilities has changed dramatically in recent years, with unprecedented challenges including budget constraints from indirect funding caps, staffing limitations due to hiring freezes, increasing compliance requirements, and supply chain vulnerabilities. In this constrained environment, the traditional approach of addressing sanitation needs through disconnected components—separate vendors for cage wash chemistries and
Are Your Disinfectants Causing Stress in Animals?
By Kyle DeBruhl Companion Animal Care, Detection & Monitoring Products, Disinfectants, Hard Surfaces Veterinary professionals are increasingly focused on creating environments that promote animal comfort and reduce stress. But are your disinfectants helping—or unintentionally doing harm? Recent research has uncovered something that should give every clinic pause: animals are demonstrating significant aversion to certain hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants commonly used in clinical and research settings. These findings raise important
ATP VALIDATION AND RESEARCH REPRODUCIBILITY
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Sanitation WHY IS ATP VALIDATION IMPORTANT? Every researcher knows that reproducible results start with a controlled environment. In our decades of supporting research facilities, we've found that one of the most overlooked aspects of research control is validating cleaning protocols. While many facilities have robust cleaning procedures in place, knowing whether these procedures are consistently effective
Poinsettias and pH
By Kyle DeBruhl Uncategorized Looking to add a little science to your holiday traditions? This holiday season, you can do a festive science experiment with your family using something you already have around the house: poinsettias. These classic Christmas plants aren’t just decorative—they can help you create homemade pH test strips. Here’s How It Works: Gather Supplies: A poinsettia,
Streamlining Vendor Management
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Cagewash, Disinfectants, Halo Disinfection System, Industry, Sanitation Reduce Waste. Reduce Costs. Streamline Vendors. Decontamination services? Cage wash program management? Drinking water? Whole-Room Disinfection? Yes, we do that too. Our comprehensive approach means that what we recommend will be meticulously tailored to meet your needs, whatever they may be. How can we help streamline your procurement? It all starts with superior chemistries, formulated
Holistic Facility Hygiene in Xenotransplantation
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Detection & Monitoring Products, Sanitation In swine research facilities, especially those involved in genetic engineering and xenotransplantation, maintaining stringent biosecurity measures is essential to ensure the integrity of research and the health of both animals and staff. The risk of contamination can compromise research results, endanger animal welfare, and even pose health risks to personnel. That’s why at Quip Labs,Choosing the Right Disinfectant for Controlling Coxiella burnetii
By Kyle DeBruhl Bacteria, Sanitation, UncategorizedChoosing the Right Disinfectant for Controlling Coxiella burnetii: Key Factors to Consider Coxiella burnetii (pronounced “KOK-see-EL-uh burn-ET-ee-eye”), the bacterium responsible for Q fever, presents a unique challenge in both healthcare and agricultural environments. Known for its resilience and classification as a CDC/HHS Select Agent, C. burnetii requires special consideration when developing disinfection protocols. Because of
The Silver Lining | The Biosafety Insights Blog
By Kyle DeBruhl Air, Disinfectants, Halo Disinfection System The Silver Lining: An Overview of the Science Behind HaloMist™ (Originally Published on Halosil.com) The Silver Lining: An Overview of the Science Behind HaloMist™ HaloMist™, Halosil NXT's flagship hydrogen peroxide disinfectant, is a proven healthcare, research and whole-room disinfection chemistry that utilizes a blend of hydrogen peroxide and silver for its efficacy. In this blog,