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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!

Fogging and Your Equipment Warranty

by | June 8, 2026 | Corrosivity, Halo Disinfection System | 0 Comments

HaloMist & HaloFogger Before assuming Hâ‚‚Oâ‚‚ fogging will void your warranty, read this You've heard that hydrogen peroxide fogging can damage equipment. When using traditional 35% VHP systems, that concern is well-founded and well-documented, but 5% aerosolized,...
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Streamlining Vendor Management

by | September 26, 2024 | Biomedical Research, Cagewash, Disinfectants, Halo Disinfection System, Industry, Sanitation | 0 Comments

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...
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The Silver Lining | The Biosafety Insights Blog

by | February 16, 2024 | Air, Disinfectants, Halo Disinfection System | 0 Comments

The Silver Lining: An Overview of the Science Behind HaloMistâ„¢ (Originally Published on Halosil.com) The Silver Lining: An Overview of the Science Behind HaloMistâ„¢ HaloMistâ„¢, Halosil NXT’s flagship hydrogen peroxide disinfectant, is a proven healthcare, research...
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UV Disinfection vs. Hydrogen Peroxide: Which is the Superior Whole-Room Disinfection?

by | September 19, 2018 | Air, Biomedical Research, Halo Disinfection System, UV Disinfection | 0 Comments

Emerging Whole-Room Disinfection Solutions Whole-room disinfection has never been as prominent or scrutinized as it has been over the past few years. With each new high-profile case of an infectious outbreak, the scientific community intensifies its focus on how to...
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How does the Halo Disinfection System Compare to UV?

by | April 24, 2018 | Halo Disinfection System | 0 Comments

By now you know that without effective disinfection, it’s nearly impossible to prevent disease-causing pathogens. The real question that remains is, “what’s the simplest way to achieve whole-room disinfection?” Whole-room,...
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Vivarium Decon: DIY or Call for Help?

by | January 22, 2026 | Biomedical Research, Decontamination Services, Industry | 0 Comments

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...
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The True Cost of Dilution

by | July 14, 2025 | Bacteria, Biomedical Research, Pathogen, Resource Efficiency, Uncategorized, Viruses | 0 Comments

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...
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What is “Integrated” Facility Hygiene?

by | May 16, 2025 | Biomedical Research, Industry, Resource Efficiency | 0 Comments

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...
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