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The True Cost of Dilution
By Kyle DeBruhl Bacteria, Biomedical Research, Pathogen, Resource Efficiency, Uncategorized, Viruses 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 at a 1:64 (2oz per gallon) dilution for the same purposes. This conversation highlighted a common industry challenge:
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,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 Neuroscience of Gratitude
By Kyle DeBruhl Uncategorized At Quip Laboratories, we are always interested in the science of things, and that includes the science of gratitude. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to share some science on how gratitude affects our brains and bodies, and how we can cultivate more of it in our lives. The Chemistry So what goes on in
2022 Will See the Long-Awaited Return of the Quip Labs Party for a Cause!
By Kyle DeBruhl UncategorizedIt’s been three years since we last lit up the dance floors during the National AALAS Meeting, but 2022 will see the return of the Quip Labs Party for a Cause!This year we are thrilled to announce that all donations taken at the party will go to benefit Americans For Medical Progress. Focused on public
Are You Doing All You Can to Prevent Bronchoscope Infection?
By Kyle DeBruhl Bacteria, Pathogen, Sanitation, Uncategorized Increase in Bronchoscope-Related HAI on the Rise: An increased frequency of infections caused by bronchoscopes contaminated by multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae have been published during the past few years (ICT, CDC.gov, NCBI.nlm.nih.gov). These recent outbreaks of HAI’s prompted the FDA to issue an official Safety Communication about microbial transmission and infection associated with
Have Sick Research Animals? 5 Tips for Better Disinfection!
By Kyle DeBruhl Animal Drinking Water Cleaning Systems, Bacteria, Biomedical Research, Companion Animal Care, Detection & Monitoring Products, Equipment Cleaning Products, Mold, Uncategorized, Viruses1. Know your Pathogens. Different disinfectants offer different levels of efficacy and knowing which bacteria and viruses your facility is most likely to encounter will help you know which disinfectant to use. For example, as you can see by filtering our chemical products by efficacy claims, Canine Distemper Virus has a completely different set of recommended products
What are surfactants?
By Kyle DeBruhl UncategorizedWhat are Surfactants? Surfactants (short for “surface active agents”) are organic chemicals that change the interaction between water, soils and surfaces. They’re able to do so because they contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups. In a surfactant, the hydrophilic side of the molecule attaches to water, and the hydrophobic side of the molecule avoids it. By lowering
We’re officially announcing our Expanded Lab Services!
By Kyle DeBruhl Air, Animal Drinking Water Cleaning Systems, Aquatics, Bacteria, Biomedical Research, Companion Animal Care, Detection & Monitoring Products, Food Processing, Industry, Pathogen, Pharmaceutical Production, Surface, UncategorizedWe’re officially announcing our Expanded Lab Services! In an effort to meet the ever-increasing needs of our growing customer base, we’re excited to announce that we have expanded our environmental monitoring capabilities! Whether you have a mystery pathogen in your facility, or just need third-party validation, we can help. We have a few different ways that we can