Glo Germ is a hand hygiene training tool that is designed to teach proper handwashing techniques by demonstrating how easily germs can be spread from person to person. It is a fluorescent powder or lotion that glows under UV light, simulating the invisible spread of germs.
Glo Germ was invented in 1968 by a dentist named Bill Barnhart who was trying to educate his students on the importance of proper handwashing.
The product was initially called 'Germ Powder' and was used for dental schools and hygiene seminars.
In the 1980s, the product was renamed to 'Glo Germ' and expanded to other industries such as restaurants, hospitals, and schools.
Today, Glo Germ is used globally in over 80 countries for training hand hygiene and infection control practices.
Produces hand hygiene products for healthcare settings, including hand wipes, sanitizers, and soaps.
A leading manufacturer of skin health and hygiene solutions, including hand sanitizers and soaps for healthcare, foodservice, and other industries.
Offers a range of skin care and hand hygiene products for healthcare, foodservice, and industrial settings.
A fluorescent powder that is mixed with regular handwashing soap to simulate the spread of germs.
A lotion that is used to simulate the spread of germs when applied to hands.
A gel that is used to simulate the spread of germs on surfaces, such as doorknobs and countertops.
Glo Germ is a hand hygiene training tool that simulates the spread of germs on hands and surfaces.
Glo Germ contains fluorescent particles that are visible under UV light. When applied to hands or surfaces, it simulates the spread of germs.
Glo Germ helps to demonstrate the importance of proper hand hygiene and infection control practices, leading to a reduction in the spread of infectious diseases.
Glo Germ is used in various industries, including healthcare, foodservice, education, and hospitality, to train proper hand hygiene and infection control practices.
Yes, Glo Germ can be used for at-home hand hygiene training, but it is primarily intended for institutional and commercial settings.