BioBlasting called into action to disinfect amid COVID-19
The present pandemic has changed the way the entire world views cleaning and disinfecting. Long before COVID-19, a local companywas implementing systems in all industries in order to combat cross contamination and the spread of infectious disease.
Arthur Handson, owner and President of BioBlasting, formed his company after learning that his son would be born with physical and cognitive disabilities from coming in contact with Cytomegalovirus (CMV). The symptoms of this virus are usually kept at bay by a healthy immune system; however, the virus can have a devastating effect on fetuses. His son is currently 16 years old and attends school at Atlantic County Special Services.
Arthur’s vision was for all industries to have access to effective disinfecting products that are not harmful to people, animals, or the environment. His initial research, however, showed that the most effective disinfectants were toxic while the non-toxic ones were ineffectual.
He stepped out of his day-to day role at his successful title insurance company to look for a solution. Arthur delved into different industries, learning along the way, forming ideas for what each would need. He patented technology that would help him manufacture a disinfectant that was unlike the other popular products on shelves today. Along with the disinfectant, he found a method that would be quick and easy to apply – a sprayer that could treat both the air and surfaces in a matter of moments.
After years of conducting his own research and tweaking the process through trial and error, Arthur launched BioBlasting in 2014. Today, BioBlasting manufactures their entire line of cleaning and disinfecting products in Egg Harbor Township. These products are all people, pet, and planet-friendly, while being effective at killing pathogens in a multitude of different settings.
Local police departments, fire departments, municipalities, and public works regularly use BioBlasting’s systems to disinfect daily. Most recently, a popular Ocean City restaurant reached out to Arthur when three of their employees tested positive for COVID-19. Arthur sent his team out the very next morning to disinfect and clean several of their locations.
Arthur joined a local Pandemic Response Team to offer his knowledge and help them develop a protocol for the reopening of schools. He has supported various religious groups and is currently in the midst of making arrangements to donate disinfectant to low-income counties.
“The end-goal,” says Handson, “is to provide everyone with access to effective and safe products. The current pandemic has caused a permanent shift in the world’s perspective on sanitization.”
BioBlasting has expanded exponentially and will keep expanding to fit the growing needs of our community.
