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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.
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Jancast #218 – Measles is Back: What Every Facility Needs to Know
For years, measles was something most people assumed had disappeared in the United States. But in 2026 we’re seeing outbreaks once again, reminding us that highly contagious diseases can return quickly when vaccination rates decline. Today we’re going to separate fact from fiction and explain what cleaning professionals actually need to know.
The following disinfectants are EPA-registered and on the EPA Q List and are expected to be effective against enveloped viruses such as the measles virus when used according to the EPA-approved label directions and required contact time.
Airx Brand
RX75 (RTU) -1839-83 – 10 min
RX79+ (RTU) – 498-179 – 10 min
RX89+ (RTU) – 498-62 – 10 min
RX44 ACE (2 oz per g)- 10324-154 – 10 min
RX78 Plus (1 oz per g)- 10324-155 – 10 min
RX Spray N Go – 1839-220 – 2 min
Citro Rx – 348-35 – 5 min
Truekleen Brand
Poten AB – (RTU)1839-83 – 10 min
Kleen 64 – (2 oz per g) 10324-154 – 10 min
C-1000 – (1/4 oz per g) 1839-86 – 10 min
How to Disinfect Properly
Clean first: Remove dirt, dust, and organic material
Apply disinfectant liberally to surfaces
Follow dwell time: Let the product sit wet on the surface for the amount of time listed on the label (usually 1–10 minutes)
Air out rooms: Measles can linger in the air for hours, so proper ventilation is key
Focus on high-touch surfaces: doorknobs, light switches, chairs, handrails, remote controls, and countertops
Jancast #217 – Explosive Diarrhea in the News
In this Jancast, we’re doing a public service announcement concerning Cyclospora versus Norovirus and how that’s critical to understanding what you’re dealing with. Currently, there are thousands of outbreaks taking place in 34 states, so it’s important to know what you’re dealing with.
Jancast #216 – Safer Choice is Safer
In this episode, we cover the news about Safer Choice. On June 3, 2026, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act (S.4664). This is important because it represents a bipartisan effort to formally establish the EPA’s Safer Choice and Design for the Environment programs in federal law rather than relying solely on administrative authority.
Jancast #215 – Free Cleaning Today, AI Robots Tomorrow?
In this episode we talk about a new training app to teach robots how to clean.
Shiftapp.nyc, an AI training startup, is offering free home cleanings in New York City, it said on Thursday. There’s one catch: cleaners wear head-mounted cameras that record first-person footage while they scrub bathrooms, mop floors, and organize kitchens.
Jancast #214 – Is AI really here?
In this episode, we focus on how we’ve been utilizing AI at Bullen for the last 20 plus years and what we have to look forward to in the future. We are not experts, but wanted to pass on what Bullen is doing with AI that you might find helpful for your business.
Jancast #213 – 140 Days to Impact
In this week’s show, we talk a little bit about the hantavirus, but more importantly, the financials are not looking good, even if the war or excursion ended today.
First, the Hantavirus or (Andes virus variant) – don’t worry about it, see my Sunday Sales blast.
Analysts warn that even with a ceasefire, the supply chain recovery could take nearly a year, potentially dragging major economies into a recession as consumer spending declines.
Breaking news Tuesday, Consumer prices in the United States rose last month at the fastest rate since May 2023
Jancast #212 – Price Spikes, Shortages, and Force Majeure
So the trend in supply chain issues is starting to look like it did back in the days of the pandemic, but that was a slow process over the years, versus what we are moving into. In this episode, we cover the recent price jump of key raw materials. On our last Jancast, we discussed how freight was going to be impacted, and we’ve now received the first substantial increase in chemical products, mainly raw materials, with a significant increase in ingredients like propylene glycol. What else could we see increasing in cost and a lower level of supply in the marketplace?
Jancast #211 – Freight First, Shortages Next
As we did during the pandemic, we think it is important to be transparent about what we are seeing as a result of the war or the excursion in the Middle East. Scott gives his commentary and then the AI co-host digs deeper into what is coming.
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