Stephanie Boone

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Stephanie Boone

I thought I was keeping my family safe by using common products to protect us from mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Then, my beloved dog, Luna, started suffering devastating side effects from vet-prescribed flea-and-tick meds, including hot spots and skin irritations, seizures, and liver and kidney failure. Vets told me she had lived a long life and recommended I put her down, but that was not an option for me.

Jan 25, 2024 | ajicjournal.org | Madison Goforth |Stephanie Boone |Justin Clark |Priscilla B. Valenzuela

Highlights•Viral aerosols from toilet flushing pose a possible route of pathogen transmission. •Toilet lid closure prior to flushing is believed to mitigate cross-contamination. •We show toilet lid closure prior to flushing does not mitigate cross-contamination. •Brushing toilet bowl without disinfectant results in contamination of surfaces. •The use of a disinfectant during bowl cleaning reduces cross-contamination of surfaces.

Jan 24, 2024 | ajicjournal.org | Madison Goforth |Stephanie Boone |Justin Clark |Priscilla B. Valenzuela

Highlights•Viral aerosols from toilet flushing pose a possible route of pathogen transmission. •Toilet lid closure prior to flushing is believed to mitigate cross-contamination. •We show toilet lid closure prior to flushing does not mitigate cross-contamination. •Brushing toilet bowl without disinfectant results in contamination of surfaces. •The use of a disinfectant during bowl cleaning reduces cross-contamination of surfaces.