Common antimicrobial ingredients include pine oil, quaternary ammonium compounds, sodium hypochlorite, phenols and ethanol.

Look for the words "disinfect," "disinfectant," "antibacterial" or "sanitize" on the label, as well as a Health Canada registration number, as this ensures that the product has met federal government requirements for killing germs. No. Dishwashing liquids that are also antibacterial hand cleansers provide protection to consumers who use a hand dishwashing liquid to wash their hands at the kitchen sink.

All PureWorks products contain the powerful disinfectant active ingredients called quaternary ammonium compounds or "QUATS." QUATS are positively charged molecules with relatively long hydrophobic "tails." These molecules eliminate bacteria by destroying their outer membranes and literally dissolving bacteria. At lower concentrations, QUATS interfere with normal membrane function, rapidly killing the bacteria.

Yes, All dairy ingredients are made with pasteurized, rBST hormone free milk and do not contain animal enzymes or rennet. If a product is accidentally placed in the home refrigerator instead of the freezer, it will probably still be safe to eat, as long as the temperature of the product has not exceeded refrigerator temperatures (should be below 40 degrees F at all times).

Antibacterial soaps kill or inhibit bacteria that cause odour, skin infections, food poisoning, intestinal illnesses and other commonly transmitted diseases. Their effectiveness depends on the antibacterial ingredient, its concentration, its contact time on the skin and the product formulation.

Walnut Acres purchases certified organic ingredients from many certified organic farmers and suppliers of certified organic ingredients. In addition, the company grows some of the ingredients we use to produce our certified organic juices. Yes, sellers of organic ingredients can send us an e-mail and we will make sure it gets to our purchasing manager for consideration.

Generally, no. Cleaning products do not typically contain ingredients that would harm the environment in the quantities that are disposed of by households. The vast majority of cleaning products are water soluble and are formulated for safe disposal in either municipal or home wastewater treatment systems. Household hazardous waste programs are intended to handle products that may cause a problem if disposed of by common methods, such as down the drain or in the trash.

Nordic Pure air filters do not kill germs, however, the material our air filters are made out of does not permit the growth of bacteria or mold. As a result, it is not necessary to add any potentially irritating chemicals to the air filter to kill germs. Odors are most often a combination of gas and particulate. Nordic Air Filters do not remove the gases but can remove the particulate.

Hands2GO is effective in killing harmful bacteria such as Staph Aureus, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Aspergillus, Candida Albicans and E. Coli. Hands2GO is produced at a FDA regulated plant. An independent laboratory was contracted to test for product safety, antibacterial efficacy, and to insure FDA standards for preservatives. The testing was successfully completed in November 1997.

The microbes we deal with are primarily bacteria and fungi. Bacteria are small single-celled forms of life. The fungi we deal with are primarily single cell plants.

Answer: No. Spraying the house is NOT recommended. Fumigants and room sprays can be toxic if inhaled.

The terms are often used interchangeably to refer to Topical Antimicrobial Products. In general, antimicrobial products have a broader spectrum of kill than antibacterial products.

No, instead they change the composition of the waste so that it becomes safe for disposal as regular refuse. The purpose of the polymer component of the formulation is to immediately contain and encapsulate the waste. The enzyme component in the powder formulation is to ensure and accelerate the complete biological breakdown of the urine and stool to its most basic parts, thus allowing for safe disposal.

The UV Light destroys the DNA of the microbiological contaminants, rendering them non-reproductive and thus sterilized. That is the primary function of UV Dental Toothbrush Sanitizer.

Yes. Simply send us an email listing the products that interest you. It would be helpful to mention your individual needs based on allergies or sensitivities.

Our bath salts contain very basic ingredients: sea salt, vegetable based colorant, and fragrance oil. Aromatherapy bath salts include Essential Oils rather than fragrance oils.

No. Even though household products like glue and air freshener have legal, useful purposes, when they are used as inhalants they are harmful and dangerous. These products are not intended to be inhaled. No. One "huff" of an inhalant can kill you. Or the 10th. Or the 100th. Every huff can be dangerous. Even if you have huffed before without experiencing a problem, there's no way of knowing how the next huff will affect you.

The way that makes the best environmental and economic sense is to use it up! If you can't, consider giving the product to a friend or organization that can. Just be sure to keep the product in its original container with the label intact. Most household cleaning products are designed to go down the drain as part of normal usage. They are then treated by the same systems that treat other wastes from your home.

Since bacteria, viruses and fungi cannot be seen with the naked eye, extensive testing requirements and government review assure the validity of product claims. Depending on their use, antimicrobial products are regulated by one or more federal agencies (see government controls).