“99.9% effective at killing illness-causing germs and bacteria”. But at what cost? Surely many of us have had this revolutionary slogan embedded into our subconscious-posted with its gimmicky font and bright red color- on every Lysol disinfectant spray can there is. Sadly due to the COVID-19 and coronavirus pandemic, and after the U.S Environmental Protection […]
Naomi Davis is a student at the University of Central Florida, studying social work. She is one of Ecolink’s six $500 scholarship recipients. We wanted to get to know a bit more about Naomi and her winning essay, so we asked. Here is what we learned about Naomi: Naomi is a new student at Auburn […]
Is turpentine the same as mineral spirits? No, it is not. While turpentine and mineral spirits may share some similar applications they are different as turpentine is derived from pine wood, while mineral spirits are derived from petroleum. However, because turpentine and mineral spirits are used in similar practices, many people consider them to be […]
What is the difference between acetone and acetate? To adequately explain the differences between acetone and acetate, it is important to define each individually. What is Acetone? Acetone is one of the most common organic solvents available today. It is a highly flammable compound with a pungent odor that is easily recognizable. Acetone is often […]
Looking to Remove Concrete? As some industries know too well, concrete that has accumulated and hardened on surfaces where it is unwanted can be a huge nuisance to remove. A cleaning solution can be employed to aid in this process, but using a product that is not strong enough may lead to frustration, not to […]