A Move in the Light Direction
On this episode of A Move In The Light Direction, a podcast by Surfacide UV Technology, host Daniel Litwin talked with Wendy Walling, Director of Global Marketing at Intellego Technologies, and Jeff Veenhuis, President and CEO, Surfacide Manufacturing. The trio spoke about trends in summer travels as the U.S. meets new highs in travel demand…
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A Move in the Light Direction
Is UVC the Future of Infection Prevention Technology?
The risk of cross-contamination and mass infections in healthcare settings has always been an issue, but in the midst of a raging pandemic, that problem has been exacerbated even further. However, with many hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities already stretched thin, an affordable solution that requires minimal time and effort to use is…
A Move in the Light Direction
Easing the PPE Strain During the Pandemic
During the early days of the pandemic, one of the healthcare community’s challenges was a critical lack of PPE to fight the coronavirus. Ryan Madewell, Director of Environmental Services at Hunt Regional Healthcare for Vanguard Resources, spoke about this problem and how Surfacide’s UV-C solutions helped keep front-line workers and patients safe. Even before…
A Move in the Light Direction
How Healthcare Organizations Are Navigating Compliance Challenges during the COVID Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained healthcare systems and those who work in them all over the world. But, with more patients and more work, there cannot be a reduction in standards or compliance. Rich Feczko, National Director of Standards & Innovation for Compass One Healthcare, is one of many mourning the recent loss of…
A Move in the Light Direction
UV-C’s Role in Fighting COVID-19
Multidrug-resistant pathogens are an increasing concern in healthcare. Finding new ways and technologies to fight these pathogens is what led Gunner Lyslo to create Surfacide UV-C, an infection prevention solution. Lyslo, Founder and CEO of Surfacide, spoke to Tyler Kern about the technology’s ability to play a role in fighting COVID-19. Lyslo developed Surfacide…
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3 Simple Changes to Improve Your CCS
Contamination control failures rarely stem from complex science; more often, they’re the result of everyday practices that haven’t evolved with modern cleanroom demands. Simple shifts—like cleaning in a strict top-to-bottom flow, choosing materials that trap submicron particles instead of redistributing them, and standardizing tools so operators aren’t improvising—can dramatically reduce risk while improving efficiency….
How to Avoid Stockouts in Cleanroom Consumables
In an era where supply chain volatility can stall production overnight, smart inventory strategy has become a competitive advantage. Benchmark’s no-cost inventory reserve model flips the traditional risk equation by letting manufacturers lock in dedicated stock—on their own timeline—without tying up capital or warehouse space. It’s a practical reminder that reliability isn’t just about…
How to Clean Large Corridors Faster
In many industrial and CNC environments, cleaning routines quietly drain productivity because teams rely on tools designed for much smaller spaces. Upsizing something as simple as a mop—from a 16-inch head to a 36-inch, purpose-built option—can dramatically reduce fatigue while helping crews cover more ground in less time. It’s a reminder that operational efficiency…
The Cleaning Mistake Slowing Down Room Changeovers
Cleanroom changeovers often drag on not because of operator error, but because outdated or inefficient cleaning materials force teams into repetitive work that quietly erodes productivity. As manufacturers tighten contamination controls and uptime expectations, investing in higher-efficiency cleaning tools—and updating SOPs to match—has become a practical way to reclaim hundreds of lost hours each…