Despite our best efforts to prevent the spread of drug-resistant superbugs within populations and control the rate of infection, it seems current disinfection protocols aren’t helping to win the battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Believe it or not, the disinfectants we’ve relied on for years, like bleach and quats (quaternary ammonium compounds), are actually making the problem of antimicrobial resistance worse.
Viking Pure’s Joshua Schwartz, President and Co-Founder, was recently included in Facilities Management Advisor with an article explaining the risks of AMR, how to stop the spread of infection, wider problems with using bleach and other harsh disinfectants, and a new framework for infection control.
