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How to Train Staff on
Cross-Contamination
Training Guide
June 22, 2026

How to Train Staff on Cross-Contamination

The most effective way to train staff on cross-contamination is to make invisible germs visible. A complete guide to UV-based training with GloGerm — which product to use, how to run a demonstration, and what UV light works best.

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Video
July 1, 2020

How To See Germs Spread Experiment

A vivid, hands-on experiment that makes invisible germ transfer impossible to ignore. Watch how GloGerm reveals exactly how contamination spreads from person to person and surface to surface through everyday contact.

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Video
July 1, 2020

WHO: How to Handwash with Soap and Water

The World Health Organization's official guide to proper handwashing technique. The gold standard every trainer should reference.

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GloGerm Gel 8oz bottle — lotion-based simulated germs that glow under UV light for handwashing training Healthcare
July 1, 2020

Nurse Shows How Fast Germs Spread Even with Gloves

A powerful demonstration showing that gloves alone are not enough. Learn how quickly contamination transfers despite wearing protective gloves.

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GloGerm MIST Spray Canister — aerosol-free pump canister for simulating airborne microbe spread Product Spotlight
April 21, 2026

How GloGerm MIST Simulates Airborne Contamination

Aerosolized germs are invisible. GloGerm MIST changes that, revealing how coughs, sneezes, and breathing spread particles across a room.

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GloGerm Glo Box Kit Gel — foldable soft-shell UV viewing box, 8oz gel, 4oz powder, UV flashlight and carry case Equipment
April 14, 2026

Why the Soft Glo Box Is a Game-Changer for Classroom Demos

Bright fluorescent lighting used to ruin UV demonstrations. The foldable Glo Box solves that problem for teachers and trainers everywhere.

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GloGerm Surface Cleaning Detection Gel 2oz — UV-reactive gel for verifying proper cleaning of hard surfaces Healthcare
April 7, 2026

Surface Cleaning Verification in Hospitals: A Practical Approach

The Surface Cleaning Detection Gel gives infection control teams an objective way to audit cleaning compliance on non-porous surfaces.

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GloGerm Premium Mini Kit — UV flashlight, 2oz gel, 1.2oz powder, trainer's manual and activity sheets Schools
March 31, 2026

Teaching Handwashing to Kids: Age-Appropriate Activities for K–6

Our free downloadable worksheets and the Premium Mini Kit make hygiene education engaging for every grade level. Here is how to plan your lesson.

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GloGerm HAZMAT Kit — open hard-shell carry case with MIST canister, gel, powder, surface cleaning gel and UV flashlight Industry
March 24, 2026

Infection Control Training for Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-term care homes face unique infection risks. Here is how GloGerm demonstrations improve compliance among staff and reduce outbreaks.

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GloGerm Glo-Brush with powder reservoir — refillable brush and 4oz GloGerm Powder for cross-contamination demonstrations Food Safety
March 17, 2026

Restaurant Hygiene Audits: Using GloGerm to Train Kitchen Staff

From prep stations to walk-in coolers, GloGerm Powder reveals exactly where cross-contamination happens in commercial kitchens.

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