Safely Extending the Shelf-Life of Produce in Fruit Processing

Each variety of fruit has a different harvesting seasoning and must be transported throughout the country to different regions. This takes a fair amount of time, but the fruit still needs to be fresh when it arrives at its destination. Of course, any products used on food products to prevent spoilage in transit must be approved by the EPA for safety reasons. PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered to extend the shelf life of produce. It can be sprayed on the fruit, or the fruit can be dipped into a PERFORMACIDE® mixture, provided the directions are followed.

Preventing Spoilage in Vegetable Processing

Just as fruit spoils in transit, so do the crisp vegetables that await purchase in grocery stores. Fresh vegetables need to be treated with EPA registered products to discourage them from spoiling during transport, and while on the grocery stores shelves. Dipping or spraying the vegetables with PERFORMACIDE®, an EPA registered product for extending the shelf life of vegetables will decrease the amount of spoilage.

Controlling Microbes in Processed Water for Horticulture Processing

Fresh flowers begin fading and dying as soon as they have been cut from the host plant. As with fruit and vegetables, people at the stores or florist shops only want to spend their money on the freshest of cut flowers. They also expect them to last for a while after they get the flowers to their homes. To maximize the freshness of cut flowers, it’s imperative that the microbial populations be reduced and controlled. PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered for the use of reduction and control of microbial loads in processed water for horticulture processing.

PERFORMACIDE® Extends the Shelf Life of Produce and Horticulture

PERFORMACIDE® is an EPA registered product safe for extending the shelf life of fruit, vegetables, and freshly cut flowers. It also reduces and controls microbial populations in processed water used in produce processing and horticulture processing. PERFORMACIDE® helps fruit, vegetables and cut flowers stay fresh longer.

Removing Pet Odors, Urine Smells, Viruses, and Germs

If your dog or cat has an accident or goes to the bathroom where they shouldn't, clean it up and immediately spray the area with PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant. The powerful ClO2 oxidation action will quickly kill harmful germs, and the smell will disappear instantly, without leaving any harmful residue for sensitive paws to absorb or to lick.

If your cats or other pets mark areas with urine, simply spray the area with PERFORMACIDE®.  It will disinfect, kill odor-causing bacteria, and help prevent repeatedly marking the same spot.

No other product can accomplish what PERFORMACIDE® does to control pet odors, and without the need to wipe or rinse. 

Preventing Canine Influenza A in Veterinary Offices

Canine Influenza A Virus is a virus that is easily transmitted among dogs. Although Canine Influenza A doesn’t live long outside of the body, it can spread easily inside of Veterinary offices or veterinary care kennels used for housing ill dogs. Using the correct EPA registered disinfectant in Veterinary offices to prevent the spread of Canine Influenza A in dogs is essential to the canine patient’s health and recovery. PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered for use against Canine Influenza A Virus in Veterinary offices, and other animal care facilities.

Killing Canine Parvovirus in Veterinary Clinics

One of the biggest concerns of dog owners is Canine Parvovirus, more commonly referred to as Parvo. A number of puppies and dogs die or are treated for Canine Parvovirus each year in Veterinary Clinics the United States. A simple and inexpensive vaccine could easily protect the dog from this deadly disease, however; many pets go untreated. Once a puppy or dog with Canine Parvovirus has been introduced to veterinary clinics, it can turn into an epidemic. PERFORMACIDE® is one of the few EPA-registered hard surface disinfection products for Canine Parvovirus.

Reducing the Spread of Feline Calicivirus in Kennels and Catteries

Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is more common than many cat owners would think. The main problem being FCV vaccination does not always prevent infection, so Feline Calicivirus remains an issue. PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered for use against the spread of Feline Calicivirus in kennels and catteries.

PERFORMACIDE for Veterinary Offices, Clinics, Kennels and Catteries

PERFORMACIDE® is a miracle product for veterinary offices, veterinary clinics, kennels, and catteries. It is EPA registered against Canine Influenza A, Canine Parvovirus, and Feline Calicivirus. The best thing about PERFORMACIDE® is that it is simple to use. Simply spray it on hard surfaces, and let it air dry. It leaves no harmful residue that could adversely affect the dogs and cats in the care of Veterinary offices, veterinary clinics, kennels, or catteries.

Killing Germs in Day Care Centers

As more families require two incomes, more children are in daycare. Little ones catch colds; get impetigo, conjunctivitis, and a host of other illnesses quite regularly, so proper cleaning of childcare facilities is an important factor. PERFORMACIDE® kills germs, bacteria, viruses and leaves no harmful residue on the hard surfaces that have been treated.

Effectively Killing Germs in Schools

Killing germs and viruses effectively in schools can drastically improve the attendance rate and therefore; increase the amount of federal, state and local funding the schools receive. PERFORMACIDE® effectively kills germs in schools. Plus, it’s easy to use as it is simply sprayed on surfaces and allowed to air dry. No cleanup is required with PERFORMACIDE® because it leaves no harmful residue.

School Bus Sanitizing

PERFORMACIDE® is safe for use on school buses, kills germs, bacteria and viruses. Plus, because PERFORMACIDE® leaves no harmful residue behind, it requires no cleanup. Just spray and let air dry.

PERFORMICIDE for Educational Facilities

Day care centers, schools and those who maintain school buses are presented with the difficult issue of killing germs on hard surfaces. With PERFORMACIDE®, spray it directly on the surface and allow it to air dry on its own. There is no need to rinse or cleanup, as it leaves no harmful residue. PERFORMACIDE® is safe for use in daycare centers, schools and school buses.

Keeping Public Places Safe for Patrons

Public places such as supermarkets, community centers and churches are frequented by hundreds if not thousands of people every day. Unfortunately, bacteria, fungi, viruses and other germs are spread when only one person sneezes, coughs, or even touches a door handle. It’s important that owners and staff take great care in selecting the products they use to kill these hazardous germs. PERFORMACIDE® kills bacteria, viruses, germs, mold and fungi in all public places safely, without any cleanup.

Killing Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses in Commercial Buildings

Commercial office buildings are not only hosts for flu, cold and other viruses, but simple skin infections can be transmitted as well. Things like scabies, impetigo, ringworm and thrush are easily transmitted in commercial buildings. The commercial cleaning products most widely used will not kill all the bacteria, viruses and fungi throughout the commercial building. PERFORMACIDE® not only kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, it also kills mold and mildew, all without cleanup.

Killing Mold in Public Places

Mold and mildew issues in public places like grocery stores, restaurants and health clubs can be a real problem. The condensation from refrigerated units and air conditioners make an ideal environment for mold spores to grow. Mold is a major health hazard, as it adversely affects a person’s respiratory system. Mold can also cause a company income in potential lawsuits for the long lasting health issues associated with mold exposure. PERFORMACIDE® kills mold, mildew and is easy to use as it is applied to the surface and left to air dry.

PERFORMACIDE® Kills Bacteria, Viruses, Mold and Fungi

PERFORMACIDE® is a hospital grade disinfectant that effectively kills bacteria, germs, viruses, mold and fungi in commercial buildings and other public places. It’s simple to use and safe. PERFORMACIDE® only needs to sprayed on the hard surface and allowed to air dry. Yes, it's that easy.

Killing Germs in Institutions

Institutions can be prolific places for germs and bacteria to breed and thrive. There are new people coming into the facility each and every day. With them, they bring a host of new germs, bacteria and viruses into the facility. This could be devastating if the flu were introduced to institutions, especially if those institutions house the elderly or those with depressed immune systems. PERFORMACIDE® kills germs in institutions and is an EPA registered sanitizer, Tuberculocide, Virucide, Fungicide and Deodorizer. 

EPA Registered Virucide in First Responder Facilities

The capability of killing germs is an important part of maintaining First Responder facilities. There are plenty of commercial products that kill germs, however, they rarely specify which germs they kill. PERFORMACIDE® kills germs and even meets CDC and EPA guidelines for surface disinfection to help prevent the spread of Ebola Virus.

Effectively Killing Germs in Medical Institutions

People are depend on the health care staff and the institution to keep them healthy or make them well again. The introduction of germs, bacteria and viruses, such as MRSA could cause a breakout of any particular illness inside of the institution. Of course, it could also affect the staff and anyone they should encounter outside of the facility. PERFORMACIDE® effectively kills germs, bacteria and viruses in institutions and there is no cleanup.

Be Proactive Killing Germs with PERFORMACIDE®

PERFORMACIDE® is an EPA registered Virucide, Tuberculocide, Fungicide, sanitizer, and deodorizer. It kills germs and is formulated for hospital use. PERFORMACIDE® meets CDC and EPA guidelines for surface disinfection to help prevent the spread of Ebola Virus as well. It is easy to use and is simply sprayed on the hard surface needing to be disinfected. No rinse is required, and PERFORMACIDE® is made in the USA.

Healthcare professional are coming under increased scrutiny to keep their facilities clean and free of the germs that cause Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) such as Staphylcoccus aureus, (MRSA), HIV-1, and Hepatitis A. Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) offers the first true alternative to the historic use of bleaches and quaternary disinfectants. PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered for applications including hospitals, medical laboratories, rehabilitation facilities, medical equipment, clinics, and pharmacies.

Unlike bleach that leaves salt residues on surfaces, PERFORMACIDE® utilizes a dissolved gas (ClO2) in water that does not leave any residue on surfaces. The repeated use of bleach on surfaces can lead to a salt build up which will scratch and damage surfaces. Bleach manufacturers recommend wiping down surfaces after every disinfection with a damp cloth. With PERFORMACIDE®, there is no need for rinsing or wiping of surfaces after application because there are no residues left behind after treating. Bleach also creates a dangerous byproduct called Trihalomethanes (THM’s) as it reacts with organics.

One of the greatest threats to controlling Hospital Acquired Infections, is the cross contamination as patients move between the many specialized rooms in hospitals such as:

Emergency Room (ER)

The emergency room is the first point of contact for many patients coming to hospitals. PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered for use as a disinfectant against Methicillin-resistant Staphycoccus Aureus (MRSA), Influenza-A virus, HIV-1, Norovirus, and Vanomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE). PERFORMACIDE® can be sprayed directly on door knobs, furniture, stretchers, wheelchairs, patient chairs, as well as mopping on hard non-porous floors. PERFORMACIDE® is also EPA registered for use in ambulances and on first responder equipment.

Intensive Care Units (ICU’s)

Patients coming into Intensive care units often have a diminished immune system, which puts them at a high risk for spreading HAI’s such as Methicillin-resistant Staphycoccus Aureus (MRSA), Influenza-A virus, and Vanomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis * (VRE). Because PERFORMACIDE® is formulated for hospital use and does not leave any harmful residues, the solution can be sprayed or mopped and allowed to air dry. PERFORMACIDE® can be applied to stretchers, bed frames, door knobs, table tops, patient chairs, and any laminate surfaces. Because PERFORMACIDE® is fragrance free, patients that are highly sensitive will not be affected by lingering smells that are often left behind by traditional disinfectants.

Patient rooms and bathrooms

Patient rooms are highly susceptible to cross contamination because of the many different interactions with patients, staff, and outside visitors. PERFORMACIDE® disinfectant can be sprayed or wiped on with a sponge to surfaces that are frequently touched such as plastic mattress covers, bathroom surfaces, cabinets, chairs, chrome, door knobs, faucets, garbage cans, mirrors, and table tops. The product can be left to air dry on all of these surfaces, and it will not leave any harmful residues or fragrances when it dries.

Isolation rooms

With all of the attention on potentially deadly infections, most hospitals now have isolation rooms to help control the spread of pathogens such as MRSA, Rotavirus, Norovirus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, mycobacterium bovis (TB), and VRE. PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered as effective against all of these and can be used on hard non-porous surfaces through the room.

Doctor’s offices

In patient examination rooms, there can be multiple and repeated use by patients throughout a normal day. Highly touched surfaces should be disinfected routinely throughout the day, by spraying, sponging, or mopping with a hospital grade disinfectant. PERFORMACIDE®, because it does not require rinsing or wiping down of surfaces after applying, greatly reduces the time needed by personnel to prepare rooms for the next patient. PERFORMACIDE® can be applied to cabinets, door knobs, examination tables, patient chairs, telephones, sinks, and wheelchairs.

Pharmacies

PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered for use in pharmacies where it is important to keep highly touched surfaces clean and disinfected including, cabinets, chairs, sealed granite counters, furniture, laminate surfaces, telephones, and hard surface floors.

Keeping Gyms Heathy is Important

The germs and bacteria contained in the sweat can contaminate workout equipment attach to the next user. Proper and thorough cleaning of gyms and health clubs, including the locker rooms, is essential to keeping the guests and staff healthy. PERFORMACIDE® effectively kills MRSA, cold and flu viruses and even Athlete’s Foot Fungus in gyms and health clubs. Plus, it's fast and easy for staff to use. Just spray and air dry.

Stop the Spread of Illness

When people go to the health club when they’re sick, they are spreading their germs to everyone else who uses the gym facility and locker rooms. This often results in major breakouts of flu, and MRSA virus among staff and guests. General cleaning products don’t kill flu germs and MRSA virus. PERFORMACIDE® is a hospital grade hard surface disinfectant that actually kills germs from cold and flu, Athlete’s Foot Fungus and even MRSA virus.

Ridding Locker Rooms of Athlete’s Foot Fungus

There isn’t a gym or health club facility that hasn’t had issues dealing with the spread of Athlete’s Foot Fungus in their locker rooms and steam rooms. While Athlete’s Foot generally isn’t a serious health issue, it can be devastating for those with Diabetes or depleted immune systems. PERFORMACIDE® not only kills Athlete’s Foot Fungus, but it also kills cold and flu germs and MRSA throughout gyms and health clubs.

PERFORMACIDE® for Healthier Gyms and Health Clubs

PERFORMACIDE® is a hospital grade hard surface disinfectant that can help to keep the staff and guests of gyms and health clubs healthier. It kills the MRSA virus, as well as the germs from colds and flu. In locker rooms, PERFORMACIDE® also kills Athlete’s Foot Fungus.

Keeping Food Surfaces Safe from Germs in Schools

Schools, whether private or public are breeding grounds for an entire spectrum of germs, bacteria and viruses. Many schools have resorted to having sink facilities outside of the restrooms so that teachers and staff can make sure all of the students wash their hands after using the facilities. While this cuts down on the spread of germs it isn’t enough as children’s bodies are building immunity to infections for the first several years of their lives. PERFORMACIDE® can help to protect everyone from E. Coli, Staphylococcus and Salmonella bacterium that have collected on food surfaces in the school’s cafeteria.

E. Coli, Staphylococcus and Salmonella Protection in Restaurants

E. Coli, Staphylococcus and Salmonella can be brutal and difficult issues for restaurants to deal with. Unfortunately, there are times that E. Coli, Staphylococcus and Salmonella can be accidentally transmitted to food and then served to the customers. Perhaps a worker didn’t wash their hands as well as they should have, or the food prep surfaces weren't properly cleaned. The important thing is contamination can be avoided by using PERFORMACIDE® to fight E. Coli, Staphylococcus and Salmonella without leaving a harmful residue.

Food Safety in Cafeterias

Food safety in every situation is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, E. Coli, Staphylococcus and Salmonella bacteria isn’t simply eliminated by proper hand washing techniques. Every hard surface needs to be sanitized and disinfected with an EPA and CDC approved product. The ability to completely kill the E. Coli, Staphylococcus and Salmonella is essential to maintaining a safe cafeteria. PERFORMACIDE® kills bacteria and viruses quickly and easily.

PERFORMACIDE® for School Cafeteria Food Safety

PERFORMACIDE® is the perfect disinfectant for killing bacteria, viruses, germs, mold and mildew in schools, restaurants and cafeterias. It can be sprayed directly on to the hard surfaces that need to be treated, left to dry and PERFORMACIDE® leaves no residue on the surface. Considering that it is EPA and CDC approved for hospital use, PERFORMACIDE® is the best option for keeping schools, restaurants and cafeterias safe from Salmonella, E. Coli, and Staphylococcus on food contact surfaces.

Eliminating Norovirus on Cruise Ships

Norovirus is a contagious virus that has become increasingly common on cruise ships. The virus can be spread in a variety of ways, including contact with infected passengers or crew, contaminated food or water, or by simply touching contaminated surfaces. The virus itself causes digestive tract inflammation, leading to acute stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In 2016 alone, Norovirus led to nearly one thousand deaths in the United States. Norovirus is now the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States with approximately twenty million new cases diagnosed every year. PERFORMACIDE® not only kills the Norovirus, but also a host of other germs, viruses, bacteria, as well as mold and mildew.

Preventing Norovirus in Leisure Resorts

Whether it’s a day spa, golf course, hotel, motel or bed and breakfast inn, there is always a possibility that someone who is infected with Norovirus has been at the facility. If the facility is found to be the source of this highly contagious virus, the owner or company could be found responsible for all of their infected guests’ medical bills, lost wages and even pain and suffering of the those who contracted Norovirus. It’s better to protect the guests and staff from Norovirus rather than pay afterwards. Believe it or not, it isn’t that difficult to disinfect the hard surfaces in the building from Norovirus. PERFORMACIDE® is a hospital grade product that kills Norovirus.

Hospitality Industry Can Avoid Norovirus

So many companies in the industry of hospitality have suffered great losses due to Norovirus. This virus is very dangerous for both the guests and the company’s employees. It makes perfect sense for all in the hospitality industry to do all that they can to prevent the spread of Norovirus in their establishments. PERFORMACIDE® is simple to use, and requires no wiping or rinsing. In fact, it leaves no harmful residue on the hard surfaces.

PERFORMACIDE® Kills Norovirus

PERFORMACIDE® is an EPA approved hard surface disinfectant for killing Norovirus on cruise ships, as well as in the hospitality or leisure industry. It’s really easy to use. PERFORMACIDE® just needs to be mixed with water to 100 parts per million (PPM). It needs to be left on the non-porous surface for 10 minutes, and allowed to air dry. No rinsing is necessary after using PERFORMACIDE®.

PERFORMACIDE® Kills Avian Bird Virus

PERFORMACIDE® is EPA registered to disinfect and inactivate Avian Influenza-A and other animal viruses on the product label at Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Turkey and Animal Farms, Hatcheries, Veterinary Practices, Animal Care, Animal Laboratories, Zoos, Pet Shops, Kennels, Breeding and Grooming Establishments, Tack Shops and Animal Life Science Laboratories.

PERFORMACIDE® Directions for Use

Remove all animals and feed from the premises, vehicles, and enclosures.  Remove all litter, droppings, and manure from the floors, walls and surfaces of pens, stalls, barns, chutes, and other facilities and fixtures occupied or traversed by animals.  Empty troughs, racks, and other watering appliances.  Thoroughly clean all surfaces with soap, detergent, and rinse with water.  Product must be used with an exposure time of 10 minutes at 100 ppm.  For hard, non-porous surfaces, apply PERFORMACIDE® using a cloth, mop, sponge, or mechanical coarse spray device until the surface is thoroughly wet.  Immerse all animal handling and restraining equipment as well as forks, shovels, and scrapers used to remove litter and manure.  Treated surfaces must remain wet or be immersed for 5 minutes.  Do not rinse rather allow to air dry.

Antimicrobial Treatment for Poultry Drinking Water

This product may be used at up to 5 ppm to control microorganisms in drinking water intended for poultry.  Dilute to 5 ppm or use directly in system with automatic, on-demand injection system metered to produce an end concentration of 5 ppm.  Note: application specifics may vary subject to metering system, frequency of replenishment, and overall capacity of drinking container.

PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant meets the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidelines as a disinfectant against Avian Flu, and also kills the Influenza A Virus.

Effectively Eliminating Norovirus 

Norovirus is the number one cause of disease outbreak caused by contaminated food in the United States. Norovirus is not the same as food poisoning or typical stomach flu. Indeed, food poisoning can be caused by the Norovirus microorganism, but more often it is caused by different germs and even chemical contamination. Norovirus is in no way related to the influenza virus, it is an independent microorganism in and of itself. It is highly contagious hence; proper hygiene and disinfecting practices are warranted to prevent outbreaks in restaurants. Proper disinfection of hard surfaces in restaurants using an EPA registered product specifically listed as effective against Norovirus will help eliminate outbreaks.  Performacide® Hard Surface Disinfectant is EPA registered as hospital grade and effective in killing Norovirus on hard surfaces.  Performacide® Hard Surface Disinfectant can be used in restaurants, and public eating places and be applied to surfaces such as Door Knobs, Chairs, Table Tops, and Salad Bar Sneeze Guards.

Eliminate Norovirus on Cruise Ships

The easiest way to eliminate Norovirus on cruise ships is to keep the hard surfaces cleaned, disinfected and sanitized. People getting sick can also open up the cruise line to lawsuits, as well as loss of business due to bad publicity. It’s better to purchase the right products to keep the passengers and crew healthy than to use cleaning products that simply cannot kill the Norovirus microorganisms. Performacide® Hard Surface Disinfectant is EPA registered for use on all hard non-porous surfaces throughout a cruise ship, including food contact surfaces. 

Eliminating Norovirus in Kitchens

There are many variables that can affect the quality of food, including microorganisms that cause Norovirus and other dangerous infections. Not all traditional disinfectants eliminate Norovirus microorganisms on hard surfaces. Performacide® a hospital strength disinfectant kills Norovirus in cafeterias (kitchens) without leaving any harmful residues. 

PERFORMACIDE® Eliminates Norovirus Microorganisms

Part of the solution in eliminating Norovirus in restaurants and cruise ships is to use PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant on hard non-porous surfaces. Not only is it effective against Norovirus, but it also kills HIV-1, MRSA, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis. 

Based on the current outbreaks of Avian Flu, The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued interim guidance on testing, specimen collection, and processing of patients with suspected infections with Novel Influenza A viruses with the potential to cause severe disease in humans.  In this guidance the CDC is recommending that clinicians and public health personnel consider the possibility of infection in anyone with influenza-like illnesses (ILI), and acute respiratory infection (ARI), that has had contact with sick or dead birds, in the following categories, domestic poultry (e.g., chickens, turkeys, ducks), wild aquatic birds (e.g., ducks, geese, swans), and captive birds (e.g., falcons) that have had contact with wild aquatic birds.

Within the CDC guidelines for environmental infection control throughout healthcare facilities, the recommendations include disinfection of frequently touched surfaces and objects with an EPA disinfectant labeled to kill Influenza A.

PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant is EPA registered to kill Influenza A on hard non-porous surfaces and is approved for use in hospitals, medical facilities, clinics, ambulances, and veterinary hospitals.  Frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, doorknobs, hard surface floors, bed frames, cabinets, examination tables, stretchers, tabletops, telephones, and wheelchairs.  PERFORMACIDE® is a chlorine dioxide based product that can be sprayed, sponged, or mopped onto these surfaces and allowed to air dry, leaving no harmful residues.

About PERFORMACIDE®

PERFORMACIDE® is a patented, point-of-use, ClO2 generator pouch system. When the generator pouch is immersed in water (like a tea bag), it creates a concentrated ClO2 solution which has passed all EPA requirements for use as a Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Tuberculocide, Virucide*, Fungicide, Algaecide, Slimicide, and Deodorizer. Applications include hospitals, medical facilities, veterinary hospitals & kennels, public areas, first responder facilities and equipment, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, diagnostic centers, food processing and serving facilities & beverage bottling facilities and more.

Formulated for hospital use, PERFORMACIDE® ClO2 is a powerful disinfectant which requires no rinse and does not leave harmful residues. PERFORMACIDE® can be sprayed, mopped, or sponged and allowed to air dry, so there is no risk of spreading microorganisms to other surfaces. 

PERFORMACIDE® is manufactured by OdorStar, LLC with headquarter offices in Fort Lauderdale Florida. http://odorstar.com

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4041 SW 47th Ave
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How to Protect Your Family from Superbugs

Superbugs are microorganisms that are resistant to the antibiotic pharmaceuticals and therefore can be fatal. In fact, more than two million people contract severe bacterial infections in US hospitals each year. The scary thing is that approximately seventy percent of those infections are caused by antibiotic resistant superbugs. PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant is an EPA registered hospital grade product which kills many of the superbugs like MRSA, and Norovirus, that you and your family face every day in schools and offices.

Superbug Protection for Schools

While most cases of MRSA are healthcare related and caused by hospital procedures, the much more concerning type is community-associated MRSA. Generally, CA-MRSA starts with a simple boil that quickly becomes very painful. It can be transmitted to others through contact with the skin of the infected person. CA-MRSA can become a major issue in schools. In order to combat the MRSA virus, educational facilities will need to be proactive about cleaning and sanitizing all hard surfaces, including classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums and cafeterias. PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant kills MRSA and Norovirus, and should be used in all schools in the US to protect student and staff health.

Eliminating Superbugs in the Office

It seems that once one person catches a cold or other illness, that virus quickly makes its way to everyone in the office. Imagine how devastating it would be for a superbug like MRSA, Norovirus or Hepatitis to show up! Keeping the hard surfaces clean is important, however; the typical cleaners used in offices do not kill superbug microorganisms. PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant kills a host of microorganisms such as Norovirus, Hepatitis, MRSA, and Rhinovirus.

PERFORMACIDE® for Killing Superbugs

PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface disinfectant is a hospital grade disinfectant, sanitizer, virucide, fungicide, tuberculocide and deodorizer that can be used in the office and even schools. In order to protect your family from superbugs like MRSA, HIV-1, hepatitis and Norovirus, PERFORMACIDE® should be used on all hard surfaces to ensure good health.

Mold Remediation

Mold and mildew can form in as little as 24 – 48 hours when moisture combines with warm temperatures. It is important that a full remediation program is used for removing mold problems including the use of an EPA registered disinfectant that kills Mold & Mildew. PERFORMACIDE® Mold & Mildew Eliminator is EPA registered for killing Mold & Mildew on hard non-porous surfaces.

Killing Mold

Most common Mold & Mildew “Stain Removers”, do not actually kill the problem causing molds. Mold is a rooted organism and when bleach stain removers are used, only the surface part of the plant is removed and it quickly grows back. It is important that an EPA registered product for “Killing Mold & Mildew” is used so that the roots are destroyed. Chlorine Dioxide is one of the most effective ingredients that has been used extensively for mold & mildew remediation in situations like Hurricane Katrina. Chlorine Dioxide has recently become available for the first time to consumers due to a patented delivery system that creates safe and precise concentrations that can be easily applied to surfaces. PERFORMACIDE® Mold & Mildew Eliminator is a product that allows chlorine dioxide gas to be dissolved into a water solution and applied with easy to use spray bottles. The patented pouch system creates an economical way for consumers to now have access to this superior ingredient that outperforms traditional ammonia and acid products.

PERFORMACIDE® Mold and Mildew Eliminator

PERFORMACIDE® Mold and Mildew Eliminator is designed for use in both home and commercial applications. PERFORMACIDE® Mold & Mildew Eliminator does not leave a residue and does not need to be rinsed off after application.

What is a Superbug?

A superbug is a microbe that has become resistant to disinfectants and drugs. A bacterium turns “super” when the infections it causes can no longer be treated with the same antibiotics that used to be effective against it. In other words, the bacterium has developed “resistance” to those antibiotics.

What is Resistance?

Resistance is the ability of pathogenic microorganisms to evade chemical agents employed to kill them. Such chemical agents could be drugs such as antibiotics or compounds used for chemical disinfection and sanitization.

How Do Microbes Develop Resistance?

Microbes are living organisms and like any living being they have the ability to learn to survive in adverse conditions. In other words, they can evolve. Biological evolution is dependent upon genetic changes and natural selection of favorable mutations. So, when we are excited about a drug or chemical agent that it can eradicate a particular pathogen (disease-causing microorganism) and resort to using that drug or chemical agent as much as possible, the microorganism starts mutating to survive. Once it gets the right mutations to protect itself, it keeps them and is no longer treatable with that drug. We then say that it has become resistant.

Let’s look at one example of how that can happen: Penicillin is a well-known antibiotic. It was one of the first antibiotics to be discovered and it revolutionized the treatment of infectious diseases. In its molecular structure, penicillin has an organic ring form called a beta-lactam ring. An enzyme called beta-lactamase can break this ring and disrupt its function. While penicillin has been so effective and widely-used for so many bacterial infections, some bacteria have learned (through mutations) to produce beta-lactamase against it. Bacteria that can produce beta-lactamase cannot be treated with penicillin and are resistant to it.

A Classic Example of a Superbug: MRSA, and Scientists vs. Superbugs

Staphylococcus aureus is the name of a commonly occurring bacterial species. Staphylococcus aureus can be present normally on our skin or inside our nostrils. Virulent strains of Staphylococcus aureus can cause infections of the skin and respiratory tract. In the past, staphylococcal infections were generally responsive to treatment with penicillin. This was until some strains started producing beta-lactamase which made them harder to eliminate. Scientists responded by adding certain compounds to antibiotics that inhibited the lactamase, thus restoring the efficacy of the antibiotics. This worked for some time but then Staphylococcus countered with more mutations so that it was able to survive the modified drugs. Scientists came up with a powerful antibiotic, methicillin. Methicillin proved too strong for staphylococcus, at least initially, and along with related compounds was used extensively to treat staphylococcal infections that were not responding to other agents. However, and much to the scientists’ dismay, Staphylococcus mutated, adapted, and evolved again. Staphylococcal strains that are resistant to methicillin are a classic example of superbugs. They are resistant to multiple antibiotics and can cause serious infections that are particularly difficult to manage. Such strains are referred to as MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus).

MRSA is Scared of Chlorine Dioxide

The superbug MRSA presents a formidable challenge. It mostly lurks in hospital settings but can also be acquired from community places such as schools, gyms, dormitories, and nursing homes. Its multidrug-resistant nature makes it a fearsome pathogen. A great way to eradicate MRSA is using chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant. Despite its superbug status, MRSA is not resistant to chlorine dioxide. In fact, it is highly susceptible to it and, what’s more, it cannot develop resistance against it. This is because chlorine dioxide kills pathogens through a mechanism called oxidation. Most microbes, including MRSA, just don’t have the cellular mechanisms to survive an oxidative attack.

PERFORMACIDE® is a patented, point-of-use, ClO2 generator pouch system. When the generator pouch is immersed in water (like a tea bag), it creates a concentrated ClO2 solution which has passed all EPA requirements for use as a Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Tuberculocide, Virucide*, Fungicide, Algaecide, Slimicide, and Deodorizer.

Formulated for hospital use, PERFORMACIDE® ClO2 is a powerful disinfectant but does not leave harmful residues. PERFORMACIDE® can be sprayed, mopped, or sponged and allowed to air dry, so there is no risk of spreading microorganisms to other surfaces. Unlike ordinary bleach dilutions which only last 24 hours, PERFORMACIDE®’s activated solution remains effective for 15 days when properly stored.

About PERFORMACIDE®

PERFORMACIDE® is a suite of unique point-of-use ClO2 generation system products for use as a Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Tuberculocide, Virucide*, Fungicide, Algaecide, Slimicide, and Deodorizer. Applications include hospitals, medical facilities, veterinary hospitals & kennels, public areas, first responder facilities and equipment, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, diagnostic centers, food processing and serving facilities & beverage bottling facilities and more.

PERFORMACIDE® Hard Surface Disinfectant is an EPA registered for killing Methicillin Resistant S. aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus Aureus, Listeria moncytogenes, Pseudomonas aruginosa, Salmonella, Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athletes's foot), Vanomycin Resistant, Enterococcus faecalis, Mycobacterium Bovis (TB), Candida albicans, E Coli and Klebsiella pneumonia. PERFORMACIDE® is an EPA registered virucide for non-enveloped viruses including; Ebola, Adenovirus type 5, Coronavirus, HIV-1, Hepatitis A, Herpes Simplex-2, Poliovirus-1, Influenza A, Canine Parvovirus, Norovirus, Feline Calicivirus, Rhinovirus, Rotavirus and Vaccinia Virus.

PERFORMACIDE® is manufactured by OdorStar, LLC with headquarter offices in Fort Lauderdale Florida. http://odorstar.com