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Jancast was started in 2004, and we won the ISSA Innovation Award! Jancast is the first and longest-running podcast dedicated to the Jan/San industry. We have had thousands and thousands of downloads over all of those years. We started as an audio podcast and moved to video about ten years ago.
For previous Jancast Episodes, go to our YouTube channel- Click here
Jancast #172 – All the latest industry news from PFAS, cleaning standards and beer & Pie month
We are back with a new show, and we go down the rabbit hole of cleaning standards (5 years in the making). We also revisit PFAS and how people feel about their safety versus 20+ years ago. But the most important subject we cover is Pie and Beer Month in New Zealand.
Jancast #171 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
How science has shaped our current methods of pathogen control and what we think is safe.
In this episode, we discuss Jancast’s history (it started in 2004) and our recent fascination with the science behind cleaning and pathogen control. This topic has been on the Jancast agenda for a long time; it just has more impact today. We also look at recent regulatory changes that may impact your business, from LEED v5 to the California Janitorial Workloading Bill, WELL Buildings, and new EU regulations.
Jancast #170 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
Breathe Easy: Your IAQ just got tested and what that means to your health
Special Guest- Dinesh Wadhwani, CEO of ThinkLite Air
In this episode we continue our discussions with industry experts about science based data that is shaping how we deal with pathogens in a post pandemic time. What did we learn for spraying vegtables, safe distancing, masking etc?
Dinesh Wadhwani talks about how indoor air quality is the next step in understanding infections and pathogen control.
Jancast #169 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
Just the Pathofacts Ma’am
In this week’s Jancast episode, Mark and I cover all of the fact-based science we have been discussing with various guests over the past three to four shows.
In each episode, we delve into the latest research, innovative strategies, and practical solutions for tackling pathogens in various environments. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a cleaning industry expert, or simply passionate about public health, Jancast offers valuable insights and expert interviews to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.
We went an extra step and created a page on the Bullen site called Patho-Facts. This is an ongoing page that will list all of the secret pathogen tips to keep you safe and healthy,
Jancast #168 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
Is it safe to go to the bathroom and other science-based concerns?
On this week’s episode, we have Dr. Charles Gerba, who is a professor of virology in the Dept of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. We cover a lot of scary and enlightening facts about the life of viruses. Listen to the show right away so you know what to watch out for when you go to the bathroom.
If you would like to watch Dr. Gerba’s Ted talk CLICK HERE
Jancast #167 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
Is the bathroom at your home safer than at work?
Mark and I have finished traveling and settled in back at the home office. In this episode, we discuss all of Mark’s training work and my product development research while on the road.
Mark just finished a new ISSA Webcast – Myths vs. Science Webcast with Dr. Charles Gerba that we shared during the Jancast. We talk about things like where to leave your toothbrush in a bathroom, what happens when you walk on carpet, and whether you should go to the bathroom at home or at work.
To see Dr- Gerba’s Ted talk click here
Jancast #166 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
The Future of ISSA
In this episode, we have a special guest: Matthew J. Schenk, President and CEO of Midlab and current president of the ISSA. Mark and I worked and served with Matt on the board. Matt just got done the initial start of strategic planning for ISSA and the next six years. We talked about some of those plans as well as the show now located in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center for the next five years.
Jancast #165 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
The future of trade shows?
Mark and I return from our travels and have a special guest, Mikel R. Gabrialson, National Sales Manager with Forum Media Group. We discuss the recent NFMT Clean Buildings Conference in Baltimore that Bullen exhibited at and whether this is a new format for future trade shows. Now that it is spring, we talk about the key areas that should get spring cleaning attention.
Jancast #164 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
The truth about ATP Meters and much more
On this week’s show, we do a deep dive into ATP meters, and like our previous shows on electrostatic sprayers, there are a lot of misconceptions and incorrect info on the proper use of these devices and what they can actually do.
We have a special guest- Bob Ferguson, who is President of Strategic Consulting, Inc. (www.strategic-consult.com) and has more than 40 years of experience in microbiology, industrial hygiene, and indoor environments in commercial buildings. Here are a few of the things we cover-
- What is an ATP meter, and how do they work?
- Are they all the same or are they all different?
- What issues do you see with people not using the ATP meter correctly?
For more Jancast Episodes, go to our YouTube channel- Click here