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Welcome to the Quip Labs Biosafety Insights Blog!

Our goal is to give you the information you need to have the safest, most efficient facility possible. We created our Biosafety Insights blog to deliver innovative strategies, insights and state-of-the-art methodologies that help our clients achieve their biosafety and facility hygiene goals. The posts below cross a wide variety of industries and topics, so feel free to use the post filter to check out the ones that appeal to you. If you have any questions about our products or services, or any other requests, please don’t hesitate to use our contact form below!

Vivarium Decon: DIY or Call for Help?

This is Part 3 of our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. We’ve covered who leads our decontamination team and what happens in the first 24 hours after contamination. This week we’re examining the critical decision between handling...

Research Contamination: The First 24 Hours

This is Part 2 of our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. Last week we introduced Donna Monroe, Vice President and leader of our QuipDecon team. This week we’re covering what happens in the critical first 24 hours after discovering...

Integrity, Trust, and Accountability in Every Detail – Celebrating Donna Monroe’s 21 Years of Excellence

This is the first installment in our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. We’re starting by introducing Donna Monroe, Vice President and leader of our QuipDecon team. Next week, we’ll walk through what happens in the first 24 hours after...

The True Cost of Dilution

We recently heard clients discussing disinfectant concentrations and contact times for their vivarium. One researcher mentioned using a popular hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant at a 1:16 (8oz per gallon) dilution ratio, while others reported using the same product...

Little Quips | 40 Years. One Family. Infinite Innovation.

The Seeds of Innovation In 1980, Tim Hidell found himself standing atop a flour-filled train car at Barksdale, Maryland. A slim Oklahoman named Charlie, wearing the biggest belt buckle Tim had ever seen, accompanied him. As Charlie opened the hatch, Tim leaned in to...

What is “Integrated” Facility Hygiene?

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...

Are Your Disinfectants Causing Stress in Animals?

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:...

ATP VALIDATION AND RESEARCH REPRODUCIBILITY

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...

Poinsettias and pH

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...

Streamlining Vendor Management

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...

Vivarium Decon: DIY or Call for Help?

This is Part 3 of our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. We’ve covered who leads our decontamination team and what happens in the first 24 hours after contamination. This week we’re examining the critical decision between handling...

Research Contamination: The First 24 Hours

This is Part 2 of our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. Last week we introduced Donna Monroe, Vice President and leader of our QuipDecon team. This week we’re covering what happens in the critical first 24 hours after discovering...

Integrity, Trust, and Accountability in Every Detail – Celebrating Donna Monroe’s 21 Years of Excellence

This is the first installment in our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. We’re starting by introducing Donna Monroe, Vice President and leader of our QuipDecon team. Next week, we’ll walk through what happens in the first 24 hours after...

The True Cost of Dilution

We recently heard clients discussing disinfectant concentrations and contact times for their vivarium. One researcher mentioned using a popular hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant at a 1:16 (8oz per gallon) dilution ratio, while others reported using the same product...

Little Quips | 40 Years. One Family. Infinite Innovation.

The Seeds of Innovation In 1980, Tim Hidell found himself standing atop a flour-filled train car at Barksdale, Maryland. A slim Oklahoman named Charlie, wearing the biggest belt buckle Tim had ever seen, accompanied him. As Charlie opened the hatch, Tim leaned in to...

What is “Integrated” Facility Hygiene?

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...

Are Your Disinfectants Causing Stress in Animals?

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:...

ATP VALIDATION AND RESEARCH REPRODUCIBILITY

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...

Poinsettias and pH

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...

Streamlining Vendor Management

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...

Integrity, Trust, and Accountability in Every Detail – Celebrating Donna Monroe’s 21 Years of Excellence

This is the first installment in our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. We’re starting by introducing Donna Monroe, Vice President and leader of our QuipDecon team. Next week, we’ll walk through what happens in the first 24 hours after...

Little Quips | 40 Years. One Family. Infinite Innovation.

The Seeds of Innovation In 1980, Tim Hidell found himself standing atop a flour-filled train car at Barksdale, Maryland. A slim Oklahoman named Charlie, wearing the biggest belt buckle Tim had ever seen, accompanied him. As Charlie opened the hatch, Tim leaned in to...

Finding the right Cleaner or Disinfectant for you is easy at QuipLabs.com!

About Our Product Filter Finding a new product or service to address an area need in your facility can be a serious headache. Diving into detailed product listings, scanning efficacy claims, and searching for active ingredients can feel like you’re totally swimming in...

Our Sanitation Survival Guide can help you get your facility hygiene under control

You can increase the efficacy of your facility hygiene plan by downloading your copy of the Sanitation Survival Guide, and keeping it in your facility. Below you’ll find a few highlights from the guide, as well as a form to download it on your own. Quick and...

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