# GermWise

> GermWise is Canada's master distributor for GloGerm infection control training products, founded in 1997 by Marta Ovington and Michael Ladd and based in Brockville, Ontario. GloGerm gels, oils, powders and MIST fluoresce under UV light, making invisible germ transfer visible for handwashing, cross-contamination and surface-cleaning training in hospitals, long-term care, schools, restaurants and workplaces. GermWise ships across Canada and accepts purchase orders from institutional buyers.

## Shop

- [Shop all products](https://germwise.com/shop): GloGerm training kits, gels, UV lamps and educational materials.
- [Gels, Oils & Powder](https://germwise.com/gels-oils-powder): GloGerm gel, oil, powder, MIST and surface cleaning formulas, including refills.
- [UV Lamps & Replacement Items](https://germwise.com/uv-lamps): UV flashlights, Soft Glo Boxes and replacement UV lamps.
- [Giant Microbes](https://germwise.com/giant-microbes): Giant Microbes plush figures and the Germs Make Me Sick book.
- [Bulk Order](https://germwise.com/bulk-order): Order multiple items at once, with volume pricing for institutions.

## Guides

- [How to Improve Hospital Hand Hygiene Compliance](https://germwise.com/how-to-improve-hand-hygiene-compliance-in-hospitals): UV-based training and auditing, grounded in the WHO 5 Moments framework.
- [How to Train Staff on Cross-Contamination](https://germwise.com/how-to-train-staff-on-cross-contamination): Making invisible contamination visible with GloGerm training tools.
- [GloGerm Gel vs Powder vs Oil](https://germwise.com/glogerm-gel-vs-powder-vs-oil): Which formula to use for hands, surfaces and food safety training.
- [What UV Light Do You Need for GloGerm?](https://germwise.com/what-uv-light-for-glogerm): GloGerm glows under long-wave UV-A; 365nm gives the brightest result.
- [Handwashing Demonstration for Commercial Kitchens](https://germwise.com/handwashing-demonstration-commercial-kitchen): A step-by-step demo for food service staff.
- [Cross-Contamination Demonstration with GloGerm Powder](https://germwise.com/demonstrate-cross-contamination-glogerm-powder): Setup, reveal and cleanup for a kitchen contamination demo.
- [Using GloGerm](https://germwise.com/using-glogerm): How to use GloGerm for handwashing, cross-contamination and surface cleaning training.

## Blog

- [Infection Control Training for Long-Term Care Facilities](https://germwise.com/blog/infection-control-training-long-term-care)
- [Surface Cleaning Verification in Hospitals](https://germwise.com/blog/surface-cleaning-verification-hospitals)
- [Restaurant Hygiene Audits: Using GloGerm to Train Kitchen Staff](https://germwise.com/blog/restaurant-hygiene-audits-kitchen-staff)
- [Teaching Handwashing to Kids: Activities for K–6](https://germwise.com/blog/teaching-handwashing-to-kids)
- [Nurse Shows How Fast Germs Spread Even with Gloves](https://germwise.com/blog/nurse-shows-germs-spread-with-gloves)
- [How GloGerm MIST Simulates Airborne Contamination](https://germwise.com/blog/how-glogerm-mist-simulates-airborne-contamination)
- [Why the Soft Glo Box Is a Game-Changer for Classroom Demos](https://germwise.com/blog/why-soft-glo-box-is-a-game-changer)
- [How To See Germs Spread Experiment](https://germwise.com/blog/how-to-see-germs-spread-experiment)
- [WHO: How to Handwash with Soap and Water](https://germwise.com/blog/who-how-to-handwash)

## Training resources

- [Video & Training Materials](https://germwise.com/video-training-materials): Training videos, handwashing posters and trainer's manuals.
- [School Worksheets](https://germwise.com/school-worksheets): Free handwashing lesson plans for Kindergarten to Grade 6 in English, French and Spanish.
- [Safety Data Sheets](https://germwise.com/msds/): SDS/MSDS downloads for all GloGerm products and UV equipment.

## Company and ordering

- [About Us](https://germwise.com/about-us)
- [FAQ](https://germwise.com/faq): Products, UV lamps, ordering, shipping and bulk pricing.
- [Shipping Policy & Purchase Orders](https://germwise.com/shipping-policy-and-purchase-orders): Shipping rates across Canada and the purchase order process.
- [Contact](https://germwise.com/contact)