Industrial Paper Products, Inc.

530 Chapel Hill Road

Burlington, NC  27215
336-226-2457

http://www.ipproducts.com/

At Industrial Paper Products, Inc., we always care about the concerns of our customers and how these issues affect their businesses and impact the surrounding community.  In recent weeks, local and national news have drawn awareness to the unprecedented outbreaks of MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) outside of hospital/healthcare settings, called community associated, or CA-MRSA.  This jump in reported cases has caused concern over the spread of the so-called “superbug” and potential health impact.  As a manager responsible for the cleaning of a school facility, health club, public facility or other potentially susceptible areas, it is always important to differentiate fact from fiction.  To control cross-contamination on environmental surfaces and minimize all strains of MRSA (and other pathogenic organisms) spread by bodily contact, it is vital to follow proper guidelines for the correct use of the disinfectants with a MRSA efficacy (prevention) claim.  In addition, pro-actively promoting correct hygiene practices in the facility is a huge step in controlling outbreaks.  Industrial Paper Products’ sales professionals are ready to educate, equip and support your organization with the necessary information to address your concerns and provide products to reduce the MRSA risk to anyone subject to potential exposure.  

What is the difference between CA-MRSA and HA-MRSA?

In simple terms, HA-MRSA (healthcare associated) and CA-MRSA (community associated) strains are genetically different organisms.  While this is an important fact for those infected or who could potentially become infected, there is no differentiation when it comes to providing efficacy on an environmental surface.  Industrial Paper Products specializes in several EPA-registered disinfectant cleaners that claim efficacy for MRSA and are universally suitable for MRSA, HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA on hard, inanimate environmental surfaces.  “There are at least three different S.aureus strains in the United States that can cause CA-MRSA infections. The Center for Disease Control continues to work with state and local health departments to gather organisms and epidemiologic data from known cases to determine why certain groups of people get these infections.”1

Industrial Paper Products’ Role in Addressing the MRSA concern is to: ü Create awareness of the issue within our customer base by providing relevant information concerning contamination risks. ü Offer specific EPA-registered products that provide a MRSA efficacy claim. ü Help our customers determine the proper combination of products tailored to their specific needs to prevent or eliminate the spread of contamination. ü Educate our customers and their personnel on proper dilution, application, use and dwell time for optimal effectiveness in disinfection procedures. ü Support your organization with on-going efforts as you address the MRSA concern and how it affects you.
Industrial Paper Products, Inc offers a variety of high performance, EPA-registered products with a MRSA efficacy claim, including our own Pinecoä Neuquat Quaternary Neutral Disinfectant, Micro Chem Plus™ Detergent/Disinfectant, and the environmentally responsible E-Solution Multi-Surface Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide.  We also specialize in super concentrates, Earth Sense #17 Heavy Duty Detergent/Disinfectant & Earth Sense® #7 Healthcare Neutral Disinfectantä that work in conjunction with the Twin Power chemical dispensing unit.  In addition, we proudly carry the much sought-after SaniGuardä, the dry-on-contact instant sanitizing spray (in regular, purse size and room foggers) that immediately eliminates MRSA contamination without dwell time; insurance for those on the go for protection from MRSA risks.  Industrial Paper Products, Inc. encourages promoting proper hygiene practices: According to the CDC, “Practicing good hygiene…keeping your hands clean by washing with soap and water… showering immediately after participating in exercise”2 greatly contributes to minimizing MRSA outbreaks.  Following proper hand washing procedures for optimum results (soap, warm water, and friction for 20-30 seconds) will remove 99% or more of harmful microorganisms from hands. Industrial Paper Products carries a wide array of lotion & antimicrobial soaps as well as hand sanitizers and dispensers from such lines as GoJo, Purell, Stoko, Refresh, & CliniShield to help reduce the risk of outbreaks.
Industrial Paper Products’ knowledgeable and professional sales staff is ready: Our sales team is available to answer any questions you might have regarding the products that our company has to offer to address the prevention and elimination of MRSA contamination.  Please feel free to contact us at 336-226-2457 or visit our website at www.ipproducts.com to learn more about how we can assist you in addressing your concerns.   1 Excerpt from www.cdc.gov - Questions and Answers about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Schools 2 Excerpt from www.cdc.gov - Questions and Answers about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Schools