How to Distinguish Between Pathogens, Viruses & Diseases

With the global spread of the COVID-19, you have probably heard a lot of services that companies offer to help fight viruses. However, as we all learn more about infectious diseases, you may also be wondering about these confusing terminologies they use to classify pathogens, viruses, and diseases. 

Regardless of what they’re called, we all agree they are a threat to our health and safety, butit’s good to know how to distinguish between pathogens, viruses, and diseases. Our disinfecting experts here at ServiceMaster by Wright will help you distinguish them and break down what you need to know.

How to Distinguish Between Pathogens, Viruses, & Disease

Pathogens: A pathogen is a microorganism that causes diseases. This includes the dreaded viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

At ServiceMaster by Wright, we offer cleaning and disinfecting to take care of a wide range of pathogens, especially viruses and bacteria. We’re proud to say that our technicians are licensed to perform mold removal and mold remediation, which are pathogen-related services that only a few cleaning and restoration companies are qualified to perform.

Viruses: A virus is an infective agent, usually consisting of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat. Viruses are too small to be seen by the human eye and are only visible if you put it under a microscope. These viruses can multiply once they infect the living cells of a host organism. The mode of infection is usually airborne or through touch. After the virus jumps to a new host, it will then infiltrate the cells, and that’s what usually kills the cells. The most infamous one right now is the current Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), which is causing the worldwide pandemic and is one of many Coronaviruses known to humans. 

With the help of our cleaning and disinfecting professionals at ServiceMaster by Wright, you may be able to significantly reduce the chance that any infections will occur on your property. This will give you peace of mind and extra protection for you and your family.

Diseases: A disease is any type of disorder or disability in a living organism that causes harm. While some diseases only affect specific areas of the body (internal or external) or manifest in specific symptoms, others can lie dormant for years without a person knowing they are sick. Moreover, while some diseases are the result of physical injury and others are genetic, some can be developed due to infection from viruses and bacteria. While you could technically be a carrier for the Coronavirus and not know it, it is those who develop symptoms, such as fever, cough, fatigue, chills, and shortness of breath that are diagnosed with COVID-19 who are high risk. So, it is best to take note that while disinfection services might not remove or kill the virus totally, it can significantly reduce the chance of your family contracting the virus at home. Technically, what disinfecting can do is help stop the spread of COVID-19. Diseases, as we have mentioned, can be a physical or internal disorder or disability. Because of this, it is recommended that you see a doctor if you are experiencing an unusual decline in your health. 

Why Do You Need a Disinfection Company like ServiceMaster by Wright?

ServiceMaster by Wright is proud to offer home and business disinfectant services to help keep your property safe from harmful pathogens lurking around. With complete equipment that adheres to the Environmental Protection Agency, we are confident that we can help reduce the risks that are present in your property. 

We can provide you with a certificate of disinfection with the date and time of your last disinfection. Displaying this certificate can reassure your employees and customers that you are taking ongoing measures to help protect them.

Need help keeping your property safe and clean? Looking for the peace of mind of knowing that your surfaces are truly sterile and safe to use? Call the professionals at ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947 now to request a consultation for your home disinfecting service.

HOW DOES PROFESSIONAL SANITIZING WORK?

Sanitizing and disinfecting must not be taken lightly. With what’s happening in the world right now, everyone’s going crazy about sanitizing and disinfecting. We just cannot risk anything when it comes to the safety of our family. When you are running a business, there are also risks you have to face when you don’t know how cleaning professionals work on the job. That’s why it’s important to know how cleaning professionals do sanitation. 

In this article, we will be emphasizing the importance of letting professionals at ServiceMaster by Wright handle sanitizing and disinfecting for your home or business.

Equipment and Materials

When we do the job, our team of cleaning professionals will always wear state-of-the-art sanitation and personal protective equipment, such as PPEs, masks, and work boots. The reason for this is that we want to protect our crew and our clients. Not only do we handle things like bacteria and viruses, but we can also clean out mold, sewage, and plenty of other hazards that are considered dangerous. When anything could be present, we want to be prepared for everything. Second, we also want our crew to be able to protect your business and avoid adding any additional outside contamination to the site as much as possible.

As for the materials that we use, we have strong chemicals that are surely tough on stains but mild on our health. These chemicals are necessary for cleaning certain areas that we deal with. We always make sure that we use EPA-approved cleaning chemicals.

How Do We Clean?

1. We thoroughly clean surfaces using EPA-approved cleaning chemicals. We always clean from the cleanest surfaces to the dirtiest surfaces. This stops the transfer of germs to cleaner surfaces and allows you to physically remove and dispose of the largest possible amount of germs.
2. When using a disinfectant, we clean the surface first and then apply a disinfectant. We do this because disinfectant will not kill germs if the surface has not been cleaned first.The disinfectant is applied 
3. to surfaces using disposable paper towels or disposable cloth. 
4. Lastly, we allow the disinfectant to remain on the surface for the time required to kill the virus (contact time).




Why Do You Need to Hire ServiceMaster by Wright as Your Sanitation Specialist?


When it comes to disinfecting your facility, you might have challenges with how or where to begin cleaning. It’s such a big job, and that’s why you need a professional sanitizing company to do it for you. Here at ServiceMaster by Wright, we have handled all types of disinfecting jobs, and we have narrowed our process down to a science. Our primary targets are surfaces that receive touch traffic most of the time, be it a community item that many people handle or something that maybe only one person might use on a daily basis. 


ServiceMaster by Wright has the experience, knowledge, training, and national network to meet your needs on an ongoing basis. Disinfection goes beyond a standard cleaning service and requires specific protocols. Here, we follow specific protocols that can ensure a safe and hassle-free cleaning service.


Interested in a professional sanitizing service for your business? Call ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947 to schedule yours!

Educate Yourself about COVID-19

No day passes when COVID-19 is not mentioned. So much information is circulated all over the globe about this illness. One should be wary of the news that is spread in every media platform possible. 

A little background about this dreaded respiratory disease has been spreading around the globe. This new coronavirus was first detected in China and recently has been detected in almost 70 locations worldwide, including the US, and is now called COVID-19, an abbreviation of coronavirus disease 2019. COVID-19, same as its family of viruses MERS-CoV and Sars-CoV, originated from bats. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales." The spread of this disease must be controlled to prevent more people from getting infected.

One must be calm to be able to function properly in times of crisis like this. One must also get the facts straight in order to know how to go about fighting this disease.

Here are some facts to guide you in combating this dreaded illness.

·         Some Asians and Asian-looking citizens may have experienced being discriminated after news about COVID-19 broke loose. The fact must be straightened out that no ethnicity is more prone to this viral disease. Anyone with low immunity is susceptible to COVID-19, regardless of race.

·         COVID-19 can spread quite quickly, so extra precautions must be done. There are simple things that can be done to keep yourself and the people around you healthy. The simple washing of hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as often as needed can help keep the virus from spreading. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands. When sick, stay at home to strengthen the immune system in order to avoid catching COVID-19 or other communicable diseases. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue while coughing or sneezing and dispose of your tissue properly. Proper sanitation and cleaning of the environment lower the risk of being infected by the COVID-19, so practice cleanliness.

·         According to WHO, "The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell." According to a recent research featured in Annals of Internal Medicine, "Assuming infection occurs at the initiation of monitoring, our estimates suggest that 101 out of every 10 000 cases will develop symptoms after 14 days of active monitoring or quarantine." If you experience the above symptoms, check with your doctor for a possible risk of infection, especially when you have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or have traveled to areas where there is an ongoing spread of the virus.

COVID-19 prevention is better than any cure, because an outbreak involving this kind of disease is hard to contain, so it is vital to keep yourself informed and updated, and always exercise caution and proper hand hygiene. If, despite taking all precautions, a worst-case scenario happens and the illness is caught by a family member, there may arise a need for biohazard cleanup to prevent the virus from spreading further. Should this need arise, we at ServiceMaster by Wright will take care of Coronavirus decontamination in Port Charlotte Florida and its neighboring counties.

We at ServiceMaster by Wright and all franchises nationwide have always been available for many bio-hazard delicate human situations, crises, and disasters. Many people do not know where to turn when they need services of this type, which require training and expertise. We certainly have always been there for those experiencing a trauma disaster. We were the first responders at 911, called to assist. We are preparing to be available to our community with our Bio-Hazard team if there is a need that is presented. We are a company with Bio-Hazard Experience and Training. A company to call to not capitalize on a situation but a company to offer a solution if the situation allows.

Our trained and experienced people are our best assets if you need the services of a Coronavirus decontamination company in Port Charlotte Florida. Call us at 866-676-7761. We serve Bradenton, Bonita Springs, Englewood, Cape Coral, Marco Island/Naples, Estero, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Venice, Longboat Key, and Port Charlotte.