{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Casa-Cast","title":"Why Disinfectant is Not Always the Answer: A Conversation with Dave Thomas.","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1737,"description":"The Casa Cast: The Science and Process of Effective Cleaning with Dave Thompson\nIn this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab interviews Dave Thompson, the founder of the Academy of Excellence. They delve into what defines true cleaning, emphasizing the importance of pH balance and physical removal in the cleaning process. Dave explains how the right chemicals, agitation, and rinsing are essential for creating a healthy, safe surface. They also discuss the distinction between household cleaning and commercial cleaning, the role of quats in disinfection, and the necessity of using an ATP meter to measure cleaning efficiency. The episode provides valuable insights for property managers on maintaining proper cleanliness standards.\n00:00 Introduction to Casa Cast\n00:18 Meet Dave Thompson: Founder of the Academy of Excellence\n00:42 Defining Clean: Insights from the Academy\n01:31 The Importance of pH in Cleaning\n02:43 Physical Removal: The Role of Squeegees and Agitation\n04:32 Sanitization vs. Disinfection: Understanding the Difference\n06:34 Commercial vs. Home Cleaning Standards\n09:52 The Rinse Process: Why It's Crucial\n13:08 Challenges in Cleaning Porous Surfaces\n15:16 Validating Cleaning Processes with ATP Meters\n20:40 Understanding Quats and Their Impact\n24:16 The Wooden Bottom Test and Chemical Storage\n26:53 About the Academy of Cleaning Excellence\n28:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9nMLNCwHXVjwzXHEuY3puYKiuaMoxZLrYmE6-Dr02kc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4MzYyLzE3MDQz/OTI0NDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}