Why Elbow Grease Still Wins: The First Step to Real Decontamination.

Here’s the deal—no matter how much tech you throw at it, the physical act of cleaning surfaces and equipment is a non-negotiable. Automation can’t replace the power of good, old-fashioned elbow grease.

You want results? You need to start with the basics. The first step in any remediation or decontamination job is simple: clean the surface. And I’m not talking about lazily wiping in circles. That’s just spreading the problem around. Real cleaning means being methodical, getting into the nooks, and understanding the difference between wiping and cleaning.

Think of it like laying a foundation. Without it, the fancy tech, the disinfectants, and the decontamination strategies won’t do a thing. You need that initial clean surface to make any of the advanced stuff work.

So, before you dive into the high-tech gear, make sure you’ve mastered the basics. Learn how to clean properly—it’s the foundation of your success. Trust me, no machine is going to replace the need for some good old-fashioned elbow grease.

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