The COVID regulations are still very much a part of everyone’s daily lives, and misinformation is still rife regarding cleaning and disinfecting protocols. We thought we’d tackle some common myths and misconceptions regarding your daily disinfections so you don’t have to. Below, we’ve rounded up a few of the most common disinfectant myths, and we’re …
It’s a well-known fact that people living with diabetes may have complications with organs other than just the pancreas. And this includes their skin. With skin being the largest organ in the human body, it’s no wonder that it too can be impacted by diabetes. While some may be relatively harmless, there are a number …
There are many solutions on the market that can be used to clean and debride wounds, so what sets BluLyte Wound Care apart? The active ingredient in BluLyte Wound Care is a powerful multi-oxidant molecule known as hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Hypochlorous acid is produced by white blood cells in the body as a part of …
There are a number of things that can cause a burn wound, like hot or boiling liquids, steam, flames, touching a hot object, electricity, or through chemical agents. Many people don’t know that the skin is actually the biggest organ in the human body. There is a symbiotic relationship between healthy skin, your body’s barrier …
Your kitty may be cute, but be careful of those teeth and claws. While most people will not suffer from rough-housing with their feline friends, there are a number of bacterial infections associated with cat scratches and cat bites. In this article we’ll be taking a look at cat-scratch fever, what the condition looks like, …
Accidents happen when you least expect it, which is why it’s important to keep a first-aid kit near you. We’ve made a list of some of the necessities you may want to keep in your own first-aid kit, as well as some instructions on how to care for minor cuts and scrapes. What you’ll need …
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a great threat to the health and wellbeing of not only people, but animals. It is a growing health risk which needs to be addressed at both the global and local levels. AMR refers to the ability of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, spores and viruses to withstand the effects of antimicrobial …
Although there are certain surfaces that we clean and disinfect regularly (looking at you, kitchen counter), there’s no denying there are some surfaces we forget to clean. How many of these are you forgetting to clean on the regular? Reusable grocery bags You take it with you to the store on a regular basis. It …
With World TB Day being observed on the 24th of March, we at BluLyte would like to take the opportunity to focus on a hidden danger in the healthcare space: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Rather than scare, our aim with this month’s articles is to educate our community on what antimicrobial resistance is, how it develops, …
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is the active ingredient in all BluLyte Wound Care products. While something containing the word “acid” sounds like it shouldn’t come anywhere near your skin, it is actually one of the gentlest and safest wound care solutions for cleaning and treating wounds. In this article we look specifically at the dangers of …
