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HIS finds surface hygiene is a factor in SARS-CoV-2 transmission
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are advising private companies and individuals on how best to manage and reduce the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) recently found that surface hygiene is a large factor...
Is your air conditioning putting your staff and customers at risk?
From office buildings to shops, air conditioning is a welcome addition to many spaces, especially on hot days. But did you know that without proper disinfection and maintenance, your air conditioning could be putting your staff and customers at risk? Viruses (like...
Using surface and air disinfection as preventative maintenance
The recent SARS-CoV-2 epidemic has led to an increased awareness of the need to clean and disinfect both hard surfaces and the air around us. We are all familiar with the increased cleaning rotas, stronger disinfectant products, the need to thoroughly wash our hands...
How to protect your staff when they return to work
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has forced many workplaces to close their doors, but millions are starting to reopen. Workplaces that want to reopen have the difficult but necessary task of working out how to keep business moving forward whilst also keeping employees and...
It’s more important than ever for the hospitality industry to increase hygiene measures in winter months
Winter months usually mark the start of flu season, when large numbers of the population are at increased risk of catching viruses such as colds or the flu. Companies often increase hygiene measures to combat this, making hand sanitiser and increased room cleaning a...
BioZone UV technology eliminates Coronavirus in less than 1 second
This year has been dominated by COVID-19, the latest Coronavirus epidemic to affect humans. Like MERS and SARS, the COVID-19 Coronavirus is an infection which causes viral pneumonia, acute respiratory distress, and a worrying fatality rate. Although there are...
Air conditioning and ventilation during the Coronavirus pandemic
By now, it’s widely accepted that one of the main ways in which viruses such as Coronaviruses are spread is through exposure to tiny particles that remain suspended in the air and on surfaces for hours. These particles, or aerosols, are created by breathing, talking,...
Are mobile virus shields the future of transportation?
Transport is undoubtedly one of the worst affected industries of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Lockdowns, isolation, and stay at home orders have meant that once heavily-congested buses, trains, and even aeroplanes are running less frequently and at a far lower capacity....
Japanese researchers say ozone effective in neutralising Coronaviruses
A recent study by researchers at Fujita Health University has shown that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise Coronavirus particles. This potentially heralds a new way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas, limiting the spread of...
UV light: the end of the COVID-19 virus in universities?
With a large volume of people and near-constant close contact, universities are currently one of the biggest hotbeds for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In the UK alone, we have seen more than 27,000 cases of the novel Coronavirus at universities since September. Limiting the...
COVID-19 virus ‘survives for 28 days’ on hard surfaces
Researchers have shown that the COVID-19 virus can remain infectious for up to 28 days on surfaces that people come into almost constant contact with. These surfaces include phone screens, banknotes, and stainless steel. The findings, which come from Australia's...
White Paper: BioZone Scientific Cold Oxygen Plasma efficient against viruses
Cold oxygen plasma technology could constitute a precious tool for the reduction of influenza transmission during a pandemic. . . .
Coronavirus Destroyed by BioZone Technology in Lab Tests
BioZone technology was tested against strains of the virus by CNRS Formation Enterprises, accredited by the World Health Organization (WHO), in a level-3 biosafety lab.
Is Your Ice Machine NSF Compliant?
What is NSF Certified Product compliance in relation to field modifications of Ice Machines? NSF International Certification Policies for Food Equipment, Section PP-34 says that components of a Certified Product may be replaced with identical components as provided by...
Dangerous Bacteria Found in Another Leading Fast Food Restaurant
Ice machines in restaurants are commonly found to be contaminated. Despite the unwanted attention brought on by a series of investigative reports revealing the dangers of unhygienic ice machines, restaurant operators many times are not aware of what...
BioZone Scientific names Distributor of CoilCare HVAC System range in the United Kingdom and Europe
Already successful in the United States, CoilCare will be distributed in the UK by exclusive partners Gibbons Engineering Group. Click to find out more.
Baseball is back! Hope the Ice Machine Mold at KC Stadium Is Not!!!
When dealing with ice machine sanitation, there are many unfortunate and tragic risks for operators who don’t properly sanitize their machines.
Hotel Ice Machines
If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel, you are probably familiar with the ice machines most hotels have available for their guests to use.
Hotel Odor Control
For hotel management and cleaning staff, hotel odor control is one of the priceless first impressions that can be difficult to direclty address. Until now.
Commercial Kitchen Odor Removal
Commercial kitchen odor removal may not seem like a serious issue, but the reality of the situation is that kitchen odors can be a symptom of serious problems. In commercial kitchens, the buildup of grease in kitchen hoods and ventilation systems can cause unpleasant ...
Ice Machine Cleaning Policy
What is your ice machine cleaning policy? Once a week? Every two weeks? Once a month? Once a year?
IceZone and Ice Machine OEM Warranty
The four main ice machine manufacturers in North America recommend IceZone, and have policies supporting IceZone and Ice Machine OEM Warranty.
How Often Should You Clean an Ice Machine?
One of the most common questions we hear from our customers is, "How often should you clean an ice machine?" But this question doesn't have a simple answer. Contaminated ice runs your restaurant the risk of health inspection infractions, illness in guests and...
Cleaning Ice Machines: Restaurants Beware!
Almost all restaurant operators who find themselves cleaning ice machines face the dreaded sign of a poorly sanitized ice machines: slime. Slime in ice machines is formed when even a single colony forming unit of contamination in the air is drawn into the machine. ...
Unsafe Ice and Risks to Reputation and Sales from a Negative Restaurant Review
A contaminated hospital ice macine was responsibie for the death of one patient and the sickness of two others. Learn more.
Ice Machine Cleanliness in Educational Facilities
Ice Machine Cleanliness in Educational Facilities is a serious issue for parents, educators, and students alike, and it costs millions of dollars per year.
Sanitizing an Ice Machine
Properly sanitizing an ice machine can be a time consuming and labor intensive process, which is why it is so often neglected or improperly completed.
Slime in the Ice Machine? 1 Easy Step to Get Rid of It
Ice machine operators have been fighting a losing battle against slime in their ice machines.
Ice Machine Cleaning Frequency
We’ve spent a lot of time writing and taking about the dangers of improperly sanitized ice machines; but what about ice machine cleaning frequency?
Slime in Ice Machines
Owning and operating an ice machine can seem like a chore. The consequences, however, of improperly maintaining an ice machine can be disastrous.
Slime in the Ice Machine
Slime in the ice machine, also known as yeast, mold, biofilm, organic growth, and biological pollution, can come in all different color, shapes and sizes.
Gambling With Ice Machine Maintenance and Cleaning
For restaurant operators, ice machine sanitation can become a numbers game. One Florida child’s science fair project became a nationwide ABC News story.
IceZone Saves Schools up to 80% on Ice Machine Sanitation
Of all the places ice machines have found themselves over the years, one of the most highly scrutinized is their place in schools.
BioZone Scientific Named FL Company To Watch
BioZone Scientific International is proud to be selected as the winner of this year’s “Florida Companies to Watch” award.
IceZone vs. Manually Cleaning an Ice Machine
For many companies, manual ice machine maintenance seems like the only viable option for maintaining their ice machines. Publicly, ice machine manufacturers recommend cleaning an ice machine only once or twice a year. Does this seem like enough? Anyone who has ever...
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BioZone Scientific designs and manufactures ultraviolet light commercial and industrial applications, creating systems for virus disinfection and sanitation, preventative maintenance, and odor control solutions.
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