Like any disaster, there are steps that people can take to be prepared for an environmental crisis in their community — which can happen anytime, anywhere and without warning. Some good general advice? Always have an adequate supply of bottled water stored(PDF) in case tap water becomes contaminated. Pay close attention to the news and be mindful of warnings to evacuate or to stay inside your home. Actively seek out information from reliable sources, such as government officials and your local health department, and share their advice with your neighbors and others who you care about.

In the case of the Gulf oil disaster, health officials have released some specific tips for people who live in the region. Among the recommendations:

• Be aware of the air: People with respiratory problems or asthma should carry their inhalers or medication with them when near the shoreline, or anywhere they can smell chemicals in the air. Even though humans can smell gas from oil wells before it has the potential to cause harm, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that those with respiratory issues may be more sensitive to the strong smell of oil.

• Special tips for moms-to-be: Pregnant women should take special care when coming into contact with food, water or air that may be contaminated by the oil leak and avoid areas where there are reports of oil reaching the shore, according to CDC.

• Stay out of the water: Although drinking water is not “expected to be affected“by the disaster, swimming at beaches can result in skin rashes or other effects. Before making plans to head to Gulf coast beaches, do some quick research on their status.

• Pay attention to food warnings: Federal health officials are monitoring the oil leak’s impact on seafood and will issue warnings if anything is deemed unsafe. If you are unsure whether something is safe to eat, contact your local health department.

• Watch out for winds: If a hurricane hits in the Gulf region, strong rains and winds could spread around oil or contaminated debris, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns, so caution is advised when cleaning up after storms.

For more information, visit the CDC and FDA websites, as well as your state and local health departments’ websites.

What is ICE?

During Hurricane Katrina, so many people were injured, unconscious, or separated from their families, that emergency workers came up with the idea of putting an ICE – In Case Of Emergency – contact in your cell phone.  Now, when a patient who is unconscious or unable to speak comes into the ER, hospitals worldwide, look for their ICE contact, to locate their next of kin.

Everyone in your family should have 2 ICE contacts on their cell phone, just in case the first contact person is unavailable.

So let’s go through a quick demonstration of HOW to set up your ICE contact using an iPhone.

1.  Click on the Contacts Icon to open up contacts

2.  Click on the First Last Name

The contact name of course will be ICE, but you can put the contact’s first name and relationship, (for example Cynthia – Mom) in the Company Name field, so a doctor reading it, would know that this contact is the patient’s mother.

3. Other Fields

Play around with the other fields, until you fill in all the information you possibly can.   For example:

♦  Your emergency contact’s main phone number ♦ Cell number/ Work number ♦  Email Address & IM, Twitter and Facebook address (this is vital in case you need to send that contact an emergency message or quick update) ♦  Other info, for example, days that the contact is at a certain location

On the iPhone (and in other phones) you can actually change the names of fields or add fields with different titles, like Alternate Location, Second Phone or Instant Messaging ID.

4. Medical Information

Have you already completed your Grab It & Go Medical Information Form? Consider storing form online and placing a link to the form in your ICE contact.  Add a new URL field and name it, My Medical History or Emergency Info.  This way a doctor can access your emergency contact information and basic medical history, while your family is en route to the hospital to be at your bedside.

5.  Highlight Your ICE Contacts

You can even make your ICE contacts stand out, buy using the Add Photo function to upload a graphic

You can make your own, or download for free.  Right click this link then Save Target As, to your desktop.

6.   Information Keeper

Are you the Keeper of the Information in your home?  Then it’s up to you to make sure every family member not only has their ICE contacts set up in their cell phone, but has all of the contact information for the other members of your household in their phone as well. You want to be sure you can get in touch with each other quickly in an emergency.

7.  Mobile Command Center

And if you have an iPhone or another brand of smartphone, you can even turn your phone into a Mobile Command Center. Just store copies of your family’s medical history forms, checklists and your Ready In 10 Evacuation Plan, right on your phone .   You can also store or type your family evacuation plan into your family member’s phones.   This way, if disaster strikes while you or they are away from home,  everyone will always have the locations, phone numbers and other vital information they need, at their fingertips.

• Fill your automobile’s gas tank.
• If no vehicle is available, make arrangements with friends or family for transportation.
• Fill your clean water containers.
• Review your emergency plans and supplies, checking to see if any items are missing.
• Tune in the radio or television for weather updates.
• Listen for disaster sirens and warning signals.
• Prepare an emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit,
fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.
• Secure any items outside which may damage property in a storm, such as bicycles, grills, propane
tanks, etc.
• Cover windows and doors with plywood or boards or place large strips of masking tape or adhesive
tape on the windows to reduce the risk of breakage and flying glass.
• Put livestock and family pets in a safe area. Due to food and sanitation requirements, emergency
shelters cannot accept animals.
• Place vehicles under cover, if at all possible.
• Fill sinks and bathtubs with water as an extra supply for washing.
• Adjust the thermostat on refrigerators and freezers to the coolest possible temperature.
If You are Ordered to Evacuate
Because of the destructive power of a hurricane, you should never ignore an evacuation order. Authorities
will be most likely to direct you to leave if you are in a low-lying area, or within the greatest potential path
of the storm. Be aware that most shelters and some hotels do not accept pets. If a hurricane warning is
issued for your area or you are directed by authorities to evacuate the area:
• Take only essential items with you.
• If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.
• Disconnect appliances to reduce the likelihood of electrical shock when power is restored.
• Make sure your automobile’s emergency kit is ready.
• Follow the designated evacuation routes—others may be blocked—and expect heavy traffic.
If You Are Ordered NOT to Evacuate
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other
injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.
To get through the storm in the safest possible manner:
• Monitor the radio or television for weather conditions, if possible.
• Stay indoors until the authorities declare the storm is over.
• Do not go outside, even if the weather appears to have calmed—the calm “eye” of the storm can
pass quickly, leaving you outside when strong winds resume.
• Stay away from all windows and exterior doors, seeking shelter in a bathroom or basement.
Bathtubs can provide some shelter if you cover yourself with plywood or other materials.
• Prepare to evacuate to a shelter or to a neighbor’s home if your home is damaged, or if you are
instructed to do so by emergency personnel.
For more information, visit www.bt.cdc.gov/hurricanes
or call CDC at 800-CDC-INFO (English and Spanish) or 888-232-6348 (TTY).

For additional information, please contact The Humane Society of the United States.

Plan for Pet Disaster Needs

• Identifying shelter. For public health reasons, many emergency shelters cannot accept pets. Find out which motels and hotels in the area you plan to evacuate to allow pets — well in advance of needing them. There are also a number of guides that list hotels/motels that permit pets and could serve as a starting point. Include your local animal shelter’s number in your list of emergency numbers — they might be able to provide information concerning pets during a disaster.
• Take pet food, bottled water, medications, veterinary records, cat litter/pan, can opener, food dishes, first aid kit and other supplies with you in case they’re not available later. While the sun is still shining, consider packing a “pet survival” kit which could be easily deployed if disaster hits.
• Make sure identification tags are up to date and securely fastened to your pet’s collar. If possible, attach the address and/or phone number of your evacuation site. If your pet gets lost, his tag is his ticket home. Make sure you have a current photo of your pet for identification purposes.
• Make sure you have a secure pet carrier, leash or harness for your pet so that if he panics, he can’t escape.

Prepare to Shelter Your Pet

• Call your local emergency management office, animal shelter, or animal control office to get advice and information.
• If you are unable to return to your home right away, you may need to board your pet. Find out where pet boarding facilities are located. Be sure to research some outside your local area in case local facilities close.
• Most boarding kennels, veterinarians and animal shelters will need your pet’s medical records to make sure all vaccinations are current. Include copies in your “pet survival” kit along with a photo of your pet.
• NOTE: Some animal shelters will provide temporary foster care for owned pets in times of disaster, but this should be considered only as a last resort.
• If you have no alternative but to leave your pet at home, there are some precautions you must take, but remember that leaving your pet at home alone can place your animal in great danger! Confine your pet to a safe area inside — NEVER leave your pet chained outside! Leave them loose inside your home with food and plenty of water.  Remove the toilet tank lid, raise the seat and brace the bathroom door open so they can drink. Place a notice outside in a visible area, advising what pets are in the house and where they are located. Provide a phone number where you or a contact can be reached as well as the name and number of your vet.

During a Disaster

• Bring your pets inside immediately.
• Have newspapers on hand for sanitary purposes. Feed the animals moist or canned food so they will need less water to drink.
• Animals have instincts about severe weather changes and will often isolate themselves if they are afraid. Bringing them inside early can stop them from running away. Never leave a pet outside or tied up during a storm.
• Separate dogs and cats. Even if your dogs and cats normally get along, the anxiety of an emergency situation can cause pets to act irrationally. Keep small pets away from cats and dogs.
• In an emergency, you may have to take your birds with you. Talk with your veterinarian or local pet store about special food dispensers that regulate the amount of food a bird is given. Make sure that the bird is caged and the cage is covered by a thin cloth or sheet to provide security and filtered light.

After a Disaster

• If after a disaster you have to leave town, take your pets with you. Pets are unlikely to survive on their own.
• In the first few days after the disaster, leash your pets when they go outside. Always maintain close contact. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet may become confused and lost. Also, snakes and other dangerous animals may be brought into the area with flood areas. Downed power lines are a hazard.
• The behavior of your pets may change after an emergency. Normally quiet and friendly pets may become aggressive or defensive. Watch animals closely. Leash dogs and place them in a fenced yard with access to shelter and water.

The return of warmer temperatures brings thoughts of freedom, relaxation, exploration, and being closer to nature. Whether you’re relaxing in the backyard, turning up your garden, hitting the pool, or exploring the great outdoors, here are some ways to help keep you and your family healthy this spring and summer.

Beware of Bugs

Warmer temperatures aren’t just attractive to people. Mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other insects thrive in warmer weather, and they can transmit West Nile virus, Lyme disease, and other illnesses. Using an appropriate insect repellent and applying it properly allows you to continue to play and work outdoors with a reduced risk of mosquito and tick bites. Prime mosquito-biting hours are usually dusk to dawn. Pay special attention to protection during these hours, or avoid being outdoors. Young ticks are so small that they can be difficult to see, but both young and adult ticks hungrily look to animals and sometimes people to bite. To protect yourself from tick bites, avoid tick-infested areas (especially places with leaf-litter and high grasses), wear light-colored clothing so you can see ticks crawling on you, and use repellent containing DEET. You can also treat clothing with permethrin, which protects through several washings. Always follow the directions on repellent packaging! After you have been outside, check your body, your clothing, your children, and your pets for ticks. Here’s how to check for ticks, remove them from your clothes and how to remove them from skin safely once they’ve bitten… getting the whole tick, not just the body! Consult your healthcare provider if you become ill in the 1-3 weeks following a bite. It could be any number of illnesses.

Pesticides, vegetation-free play areas, and landscaping techniques for tick-free zones can also help limit your exposure to ticks and other insects.

Healthy Pets, Healthy People

While you’re outside enjoying the weather, remember to protect your pets too. Keeping your pets healthy helps to keep you and your family healthy. Children can get roundworm and hookworm from soil contaminated by pet feces (stool), so make sure that puppies and kittens are seen by a veterinarian and dewormed. Protect family pets from ticks and fleas by keeping them on a flea and tick control program and talk to your veterinarian for advice on the appropriate mosquito repellent for use on your pet.

Dining Al Fresco

Nothing says summer like the smoky flavor of foods cooked out on the grill. When you’re grilling, use a meat thermometer to ensure that you cook meat and poultry thoroughly. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Also, put cooked meat on a clean platter, rather than back on the one that held the raw meat, to avoid cross-contamination. Whether you’re cooking out in the backyard or on a picnic, always keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. When you’re finished eating, refrigerate leftovers promptly. For downloadable tips, see Safe Food Handling: Seven Super Steps to Safe Food In the Summer on our partner site, FightBAC.org.

Around the Yard

Now’s the time to seal up, trap up, and clean up to prevent rodent infestation. As you’re clearing out clutter, fill any gaps or holes inside and outside your home. Eliminate or seal rodent food sources such as pet food, bird feeders, and garbage cans. Elevate hay, woodpiles, and garbage cans at least 1 foot off the ground, and trim grass and shrubbery within 100 feet of your home.

In the yard, remove any items that may collect standing water, such as buckets, old tires, and toys. Mosquitoes can breed in them in just days. You can reduce the number of ticks around your home by removing leaf litter and brush- and woodpiles around your house and at the edge of your yard. By clearing trees and brush in your yard, you can reduce the likelihood that deer, rodents, and ticks will live there. Replace or repair torn window screens to keep bugs out of the house.

Gardening is a great outdoor activity for people of all ages. Stay safe and healthy as you grab your tools and head outside. Wear gloves, use safety gear when handling equipment and chemicals, protect yourself from the sun, and use insect repellent. Also watch out for extreme heat and know your limitations.

A sandbox is fun place for you and young children to play, but know that a cat sees that sandbox as a litterbox. So, keep the sandbox covered to protect young children from toxoplasmosis, a parasite that people can get from contaminated cat feces (stool).

Pollens and air pollutants can be triggers for allergic reactions and asthma. Some experiences include nasal and sinus allergies and hives. Asthma can cause recurrent symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. Stay healthy by properly taking any prescription or over-the-counter allergy medicine and having and following an asthma action plan. Wearing a protective nose and mouth mask, or even sunglasses or protective eyewear, while doing yard work could help to avoid the triggers that cause allergy and asthma complications.

Fun in the Sun

Protect yourself and your family from recreational water illnesses by doing your part to keep germs out of the pool. Do not swim when you have diarrhea, don’t swallow pool water, take a shower before swimming, and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. Keeping germs out of the pool means a safer swim for everyone. Check the Healthy Swimming site’s Swimmer Protection page for “How To’s,” including how to test your pool or spa at home using pool and spa test strips.

Play it safe in the sun. Avoid being outdoors during the midday if the sun is intense, use sunscreen with at least SPF 15, cover up with clothing, wear a brimmed hat, and wear sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays. Be aware of the signs of heat stress.

In the Great Outdoors

When you’re out on the trail, whether hiking, camping, or hunting, protect yourself from mosquitoes and other bugs by using insect repellent. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and long socks when practical. Always check your clothes and body for ticks. If you find any ticks, carefully remove them with tweezers. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease are most active in May, June, and July, so be especially careful during those months. However, you need to look for ticks in all months of the year to protect yourself against other tickborne diseases.

Just because a stream’s water looks clear, it doesn’t mean it’s safe to drink. Giardia and Cryptosporidium are two parasites that you can’t see, but they can make you very sick, so follow healthy swimming tips. Always treat or filter water to make it safe to drink. Bats are fun to watch as they flutter around at dusk. In many camp situations, the mere presence or sighting of bats is common and normal. Sometimes, bats may be infected with rabies and may pose a risk for exposure to humans. Remind children to never touch a bat. If you are bitten by a bat, wash the affected area thoroughly and get medical advice immediately. Whenever possible, the bat should be captured and sent to a laboratory for rabies testing. Follow instructions for capturing bats and reducing exposure while camping.

During Memorial Day and Independence Day, remember the safety tips on firework use.

Enjoy the great outdoors. Have a safe and healthy spring and summer!

Flashlight with extra batteries Use the flashlight to find your way if the power is out. Do not use candles or any other open flame for emergency lighting.

Battery-powered radio News about the emergency may change rapidly as events unfold. You also will be concerned about family and friends in the area. Radio reports will give information about the areas most affected.

Food Enough non-perishable food to sustain you for at least one day (three meals), is suggested. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. The following items are suggested: • Ready-to-eat canned meals, meats, fruits, and vegetables. • Canned juices. • High-energy foods (granola bars, energy bars, etc.). Water Keep at least one gallon of water available, or more if you are on medications that require water or that increase thirst. Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles.

Medications Include usual non-prescription medications that you take, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, etc. If you use prescription medications, keep at least three-day’s supply of these medications at your workplace. Consult with your physician or pharmacist how these medications should be stored, and your employer about storage concerns. First Aid Supplies If your employer does not provide first aid supplies, have the following essentials: (20) adhesive bandages, various sizes. (1) 5” x 9” sterile dressing. (1) conforming roller gauze bandage. (2) triangular bandages. (2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads. (2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads. (1) roll 3” cohesive bandage. (2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer. (6) antiseptic wipes. (2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves Adhesive tape, 2” width. Anti-bacterial ointment. Cold pack. Scissors (small, personal). Tweezers. CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield Tools and Supplies • Emergency “space” blanket (mylar). • Paper plates and cups, plastic utensils • Non-electric can opener. • Personal hygiene items, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, brush, soap, contact lens supplies, and feminine supplies.

• Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) .

• Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear, including a long sleeved shirt and long pants, as well as closed-toed shoes or boots.

• If you wear glasses, keep an extra pair with your workplace disaster supplies. General Information • Your kit should be adjusted based on your own personal needs. • Do not include candles, weapons, toxic chemicals, or controlled drugs unless prescribed by a physician.

In addition to their weak efficacy, alcohol-based hand sanitizers
suffer from other problems:

• Alcohol-based sanitizers stop working the instant they dry. The leading manufacturer of alcohol- based sanitizers claims that their product kills 99.99% of most common germs in as little as 1 5 seconds; however, their product dries in 8-10 seconds, rendering such claims meaningless as alcohol concentration drops below its efficacious level within a few seconds of application

• According to the FDA, alcohol rubs have been shown to cause an increase in Staphylococcus aureus five hours after application, due to the alcohol’s elimination of skin oils that naturally defend the body against bacterial infection.

• No residual protection

• Drying of skin
• Irritation, pain, and discomfort

• Flammability (vapors can explode from cell phone or
static electricity sparks)

• Tendency to be consumed by some people (especially minors) as an alcoholic intoxicant

• In a study performed to simulate repeated usage, an alcohol-based and an alcohol-free benzalkonium chloride-based hand sanitizer were compared. In the study, subjects’ hands were repeatedly inoculated with bacteria followed by application of hand sanitizer, then evaluated for antimicrobial effectiveness. The antimicrobial efficacy of the alcohol-based hand sanitizer showed a markedly decreased antimicrobial efficacy with subsequent contamination and decontamination cycles, whereas the alcohol-free benzalkonium chloride-based hand sanitizer showed a steady increase in antibacterial efficacy.

In addition to these objective results, subjects were asked to subjectively evaluate the condition of their hands after the completion of the test protocol. Forty-seven percent (47%) of the alcohol-based hand sanitizer users reported pain or discomfort on their palms, and tended to indicate continued discomfort for one to several days after the test. In contrast, none of the subjects that used alcohol-free benzalkonium chloride-based sanitizer reported any pain or discomfort of their hands after completing the test protocol.

In tour group and food-service environments in particular, frequent hand sanitization among passengers and crew members is essential to good hygiene. Unlike alcohol-based sanitizers, frequent use of DepHyze™ causes no discomfort or skin irritation, thereby increasing employee compliance with employers’ posted hygiene regulations.

DepHyze™ also provides up to four hours of protection after applying to hands.  Alcohol is flammable and toxic. Sanitize with DepHyze @ www.c-pom.com/health/

While some health clubs have strict protocols for keeping mats disinfected, as well as washed every day, other facilities never so much as have employees wipe down the mats with a wet rag. Gym cleaning crews-who may religiously mop around apparatus, scrub treadmills and wipe benches-usually don’t touch the mats with their sanitizing sprays and wash rags. The mats are no more disinfected than are the dumbbells, weight plates and stability balls. Even filthier than the warm-down mats, are the thinner mats designated just for yoga classes. Most yoga participants are barefoot, and this can expose a person to the germs of the mat’s previous users.

Moisture is a breeding ground for many kinds of bacteria and fungi to set up real estate on exercise mats. These microbes include E. coli from stool matter, and athlete’s foot fungus. Mere contact with these organisms won’t cause infections. However, a simple scratch or nick (even one that can’t be detected by the naked eye) on your skin can provide an entryway for these pathogens to get into your body. For instance, it’s very easy to get a scratch from walking or lying around in the pool area, where the surface surrounding the pool or hot-tub is often rough to minimize slip-and-falls; this rough surface can tear the skin without the person ever knowing it.

How often do people check their skin, including on their back, for scratches before lying on mats? Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis can also provide gateways. Another risk factor for infection is being over-stressed, though this certainly doesn’t mean that the yoga practitioner with four teenagers needs to worry about getting sick from lying stomach-down on a mat.

Where do all these living but invisible organisms come from in the first place? They are simply everywhere, including your own home. Sweaty environments make it even easier for these microbes to multiply. There are three key sources for these microscopic pests: feces, respiratory tract infections and skin.  In general as a society we literally bathe in feces mainly because people tend to not wash their hands or they wash incorrectly or insufficiently, and people tend to use gyms before they shower, figuring that they will get sweaty and will wash later. So they may start out with higher germs counts. Wherever people expose their bare skin, including their bare feet, they pose a risk of seeding areas like gym equipment, floor mats, etc., with potential pathogens like athlete’s foot fungi, staph aureus, or even human wart viruses (papilloma viruses), because many either have those infections or they sweat and their germ counts rise as they exercise vigorously; and then they leave their germ deposits on the apparatus they have used.

Ultra Clean is very efficient at reducing a broad range of pathogenic bacteria on the surface in as little as 15 seconds.  Ultra Clean spray can be applied to gym mats as a mist and neutralize pathogens and germs for up to 99.999% effectiveness.  Ultra Clean spray is an EPA approved surface disinfectant, ideal for sanitizing gym mats.    Ultra Clean wipes are also available and ideal for sanitizing gym mats before and after use.  Contact C-POM, LLC for complete and easy gym mat disinfection with Ultra Clean.

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*Public yoga mats/gym mats. Beware of communal yoga mats, say experts.  a yoga mat–like a pillow–is a personal item we probably shouldn’t share. Data that indicates that skin bacteria, including Staph aureus and the resistant strain, MRSA, can be found on yoga mats.  These bacteria can cause serious skin infections if they gain access via any small breaks in the skin. My advice is to bring your own mat, or at least a large towel to put between you and the mat. Mist with Ultra Clean or wipe with Ultra clean disinfectant wipes before and after use.

*Dumbbells. According to this article from ABC News, equipment that is used by multiple people in quick sequences, like dumbbells, harbor the most germs. Go ahead and use them, of course, but remember to wash your hands afterward or use DepHyze Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer.

*Exercise bike seats. It’s no wonder why bike seats are so nasty–people sit there and sweat!  Use a towel if you are unsure, ask your fitness owner if they disinfect bike seats.  Ideally they should have seat covers for spin bikes that they can include with the laundry.  DepHyze Laundry Care Powder is ideal for complete disinfection and odor negation.  If the seat is plastic or leather without a cover then sanitize with Ultra Clean wipes or spray.

*Locker room showers and floors. No surprise here. Experts who tested gym shower floors found shocking amounts of germs in gym bathrooms: “Unfortunately, germs do survive in the shower, on walls, and on the floor,” said Dr. Philip Tierno, a microbiologist. “I found it in hordes–unbelievable quantities. We use the word ‘innumerable.’ Innumerable.”

Mitigate Staph, MRSA and Athlete’s foot with DepHyze Antiseptic Hand Soap and Foaming Body Wash.  The entire DepHyze line of sanitizing, disinfecting and decontaminating products is ideal for Health Clubs, Gyms and Spas.

Not every “germ” that congregates on any of these places is going to make you sick–in fact, most won’t. But, experts note that if germs tend to flock to a certain place, it increases the chance that harmful pathogens can to.

Speaking of all of this, I have found that most people don’t wipe down or sanitize machines before they use them.  I was really surprised by this–the fact that you’re protecting others from germs, but not yourself.  If your health club or gym doesn’t have proper sanitizing wipes or sprays then your chances of getting sick are pretty good.  Decrease the chances of getting sick, tell your health club owner to contact C-POM for a customized sanitizing and disinfecting plans.  For peace of mind regarding the equipment you are using at your gym sanitize with DepHyze by C-POM.

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