Ignaz Semmelweis transformed healthcare by demonstrating that hand disinfection with chlorinated lime could dramatically reduce maternal deaths. Learn how his investigation at Vienna General Hospital helped establish modern hand hygiene and became an important milestone in the history of chlorine-based infection control.
A practical routine to clean gym equipment—at home or in a club—without streaks or damage. Learn the clean-then-disinfect sequence and why HOCl-based disinfectants are the safest, material-smart choice for grips, pads, frames, and consoles.
Hockey gear gets sweaty and damp, which can lead to odour and buildup. This guide shows how to clean hockey equipment step-by-step, then disinfect high-touch areas using a low-odour routine that helps protect foams, leather, plastics, and steel.
Looking for how to shock well water without bleach? Discover why stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is the safer, more effective way to disinfect private well water in Canada—neutralizing iron bacteria and biofilm while protecting pumps, plumbing, and water quality.
Hypochlorous acid was discovered in 1834 by French chemist Antoine Jérôme Balard during experiments involving chlorine and water. Learn how this discovery occurred, why it attracted scientific attention, and how it laid the foundation for future developments in chemistry, medicine, and disinfection science.
Healthcare-associated infections remain a stubborn problem in Canadian hospitals, clinics, and long-term care. Traditional disinfectants like bleach and QACs are failing to control them. Discover why safer alternatives such as hypochlorous acid can protect patients, staff, and facilities while reducing infection risks.