Did You Know

The threat of germs to your health, to your livelihood and to the general public is real and growing. Between Avian Flu, SARS, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, environmental contaminants and the potential for biological terrorism, it has never been more important for us to understand the dangers that microscopic organisms pose and ensure that we are taking the proper precautions to protect ourselves, our families, our coworkers and the public at large.

Germ Awareness
• As little as one virus or 100 bacteria can cause infection.
• 1,000 bacteria can become 16,000 in an hour.
• 7.2 billion germs are on the average sponge.
• Proper hand hygiene has been clinically shown to reduce students' sick days up to 20%
• Contact with untreated restroom fixtures is a leading way illnesses are passed from person to person
• Restrooms are an excellent breeding ground for bacteria
• The contaminants found in restrooms can be highly virulent and pathogenic

Commercial Concerns
• 54% of shopping carts test positive for body fluids?
• 39% of customers believe they're likely to pick up other people's germs in a public facility
• 66% say that unclean conditions leave a bad impression of a public restroom
• 77% say "cleanliness" is the top reason a public restroom makes a good impression
• Each absence costs the typical business more than $400
• Sick workers are 16% less productive on the job
• Up to 60% of an employer's health costs may be due to employees working while sick