Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Unwanted Tenacity and Longevity

In most instances tenacity and longevity are desired qualities. But when it comes to bacteria that's hardly the case. Imagine bacteria hanging around in a hospital's water system since the year I graduated, 1982! That's over 30 years ago. Believe it or not, despite cleanings, chemicals, hot-water flushes and other advanced removal techniques, the bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease is still hanging on. Read this article to get the details. Impressive, but undesirable.

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National Cleaning Week

The fourth Sunday of March begins the annual National Cleaning Week.  It's a week dedicated to spring cleaning, cleaning-related events,...