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Posted: October 14, 2009

"Give Your Building a Flu Shot," Cleaning Expert Says
An innovative way to protect against H1N1 surface contamination

Pocatello ID, October 14, 2009: Don Aslett, America's #1 Cleaning Expert, is recommending that the owners and managers of buildings take additional steps to fill the gap in current cleaning programs. The Centers for Disease Control, he notes, says that 80% of infections are transferred by human hands.

"People want to believe that their cleaning workers disinfect everything every night," said Aslett. But even if your building is cleaned daily, tests have shown it's not germ free, especially on the common touch points like doorknobs, handles of all kinds, push plates, elevator buttons, and water fountains.

"My Clean Green World Center conducts Clean Audits which provide a standardized assessment of cleaning operations. These audits have shown that normal cleaning doesn't disinfect or sanitize surfaces (it may not even fully clean them), and even when it does, the surface is only safe until the next sneeze. Transfer of the H1N1 virus from surfaces to people is a real concern and daily cleaning is not sufficient," says Aslett. "Where we live, work, eat, and play-as well as schools-need an extra level of protection to fill the gap between routine cleanings."
Aslett, the author of more than 40 books on cleaning and business topics, says there is a better way to combat the pandemic problem-a process that will keep surfaces free of bacteria, fungi, and viruses for three months. Called *BioShield® 75, the product forms an invisible coating that bonds with surfaces and creates micro spikes that burst the cell walls of potentially harmful microorganisms. This is not only highly effective against a wide variety of dangerous microbes, it avoids the use of poisons that can create potentially disastrous "super bugs." BioShield® 75 is EPA-registered with proven effectiveness for 90 days on virtually every hard or soft surface. "It offers ongoing protection between regularly scheduled cleaning visits, giving you the peace of mind that your building's visitors, employees, and the public stay protected from surface contamination throughout the day," Aslett notes.

Varsity Contractors, founded by Aslett, is currently offering this anti-microbial surface coating through its BioShield Services. "This service is like giving your building a flu shot-it protects the surfaces before the virus is spread," adds Mark Browning, Varsity's CEO. BioShield® 75 will combat Swine Flu, MRSA, staph, HIV, ringworm, Shigellosis, E. coli, Salmonella, the fungus that causes athlete's foot, mold, mildew, and dozens of other undesirables Browning adds, "We use trained specialist to apply the coating professionally and consistently. At our customers' request, we record the application and reapplication due date using our handheld facility information technology, which automates reminders for reapplication for our customers."

BioShield® 75 is applied to touch points throughout a building inexpensively using Varsity's professional BioShield service. The estimated cost of professional application, spread over 3 months, is incredibly cost effective compared to the price of illness, absenteeism, loss of business, and personal tragedy. It also presents a better alternative to the costly disinfection requirements outlined in many pandemic flu plans.

Swine flu proof your building now, before the pandemic panic. For more information, contact Varsity Contractors [1-888-878-6844} or go to www.varsitycontractors.com.

*BioShield® 75 is a registered trademark of Indusco, LTD

About Varsity Contractors
Varsity Contractors is an ISSA, CIMS certified premier provider of facility services. Clients outsource to Varsity for the consistency, peace of mind and high performance derived from its system-based approach to janitorial, maintenance and construction services. The company's uniqueness is recognized from its advanced capability to deliver a consistent S.H.A.P.E.TM output as per its clients' Safety, Health, Asset Preservation, Performance and Environmental (S.H.A.P.E.) needs. Varsity delivers SHAPE results through 5,000 employees operating nationwide and Canada. For a complete list of specific services, locations and advanced facility services capabilities call (888) 878.6844 or visit http://www.varsitycontractors.com.