Water hardness is a measurement of how much calcium carbonate is in the water. Calcium carbonate is also known as lime, and it is best known for leaving white deposits on everything it touches. Because when the water evaporates, you have a limestone formation left behind. Hard water can also interfere with detergent cleaning action,…
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In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch talks about how creating and saving content could be a valuable way to spend time during the pandemic — “The pandemic is already upon us. In addition to staying safe yourself, you should be thinking…
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In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch looks what lessons can be learned from the the recent pandemic about how we can engage with our customers — “The good news is that social media provides us with an engaging, safe, and potentially…
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In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch looks at the practice of double-stacking trays inside the automated washer and dangers associated with this practice — “At the end of the day, this is not just about compliant processes. Ignoring the…
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Acid, base, alkaline, neutral. These are all terms we hear thrown around but what do they do to the instruments? Terminology: So, what do these do? Acidic solutions, typically pH 1-6, are used to remove corrosion and form the passive layer of a stainless steel instrument. There is no coating applied. The passive layer is…
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