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Each employer with hazardous chemicals present in the workplace—including distributors and end users—must comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and sometimes, leadership has no idea where to start for the mandated training. 

Betco^® is proud to solve this pain point quickly and easily with our NEW OSHA Hazard Communication Standard on-demand training module!

• Brand new GAME-CHANGING FORMAT
• FREE for anyone and everyone
• Entirely fulfills the training requirement for both distribution AND cleaning professionals

To take the module on desktop, click here to log in/register, or use the iBet^® app on any smart device.

4/15/2021 Update: The Spanish version of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard module is now available. Click here.

Betco® has exciting news regarding 2 of our products on EPA List N, disinfectants recommended for use against the virus that causes COVID-19. 

Quat-Stat™ 5 has officially been PROVEN to kill SARS-CoV-2! While Quat-Stat 5 has appeared on List N since January 2020, its inclusion was previously based on efficacy against against a harder-to-kill pathogen (norovirus). Data from testing in EPA-approved labs now confirms, however, that this alkaline disinfectant is effective against the actual isolated virus that causes COVID-19 in just 1 minute. 

In addition to killing SARS-CoV-2, Quat-Stat 5 also:

• Kills 35+ other viruses, bacteria, and fungi 
• Offers excellent cleaning and deodorizing performance
  
• Is extremely economical, with a dilution ratio of 1:256

GE Fight Bac™ RTU—which also appears on EPA List N—has now been approved for 1-minute soft surface sanitization, in addition to hard surface disinfection against 25+ viruses, bacteria, and fungi! Remember, while soft surfaces like pillows and couches cannot be disinfected, they can be sanitized to create a safer, healthier environment. GE Fight Bac RTU is also:

• Certified by EPA's Design for the Environment
• NSF certified and can be used as a food contact sanitizer with no rinsing or wiping
• Citric acid based, one of the safest active ingredients available

To view our Comprehensive COVID-19 Product Guide, please click here. 

Using the latest e-learning technologies, we're upgrading our on-demand training 1 module at a time, starting with Restroom Sanitation! Check out the NEW . . .

• Interactive content
• Engaging videos
• Knowledge checks
• Immersive course structure

. . . all designed to coach distributor teams and cleaning staff on industry-leading procedures and products for restroom cleaning and maintenance.

Click here to log in or register and take the module! All of our SCORM-compliant training modules are also available via the iBet® app.

COVID-19 halted our ability to process orders involving custom logos for Clario® dispensers in early 2020.

Now, distributors and end customers alike can work directly with Century Label to secure custom, brand-building labels that have been tested and approved for durability and appearance on the following dispensers:

• Clario® Manual Foam Dispenser – White (SKU #92542-00)
• Clario® Manual Foam Dispenser – Black (SKU #92543-00)
• Clario® Manual Lotion Dispenser- White (SKU #92540-00)
• Clario® Manual Lotion Dispenser – Black (SKU #92541-00)
• Clario® Touch Free Foam Dispenser – White (SKU #91866-00)
• Clario® Touch Free Foam Dispenser – Black (SKU #91968-00)

Click here to download the program details. 

Now, it's easier than ever to pinpoint the perfect disinfectant for any application! Answer a few simple questions, and our disinfectant selector guide will pick the best product for you, taking into account:

• Preferred format (ready to use, concentrate, or wipe)
• Primary application (e.g., restrooms, high-touch surfaces)
• List N requirement
• Food contact surface disinfection
• Soft surface sanitization
• And more!

Click here to get started.

We stand behind the quality of our products. That's why Betco® has recently invested in new NSF food service certifications. What does that mean exactly?

• A highly respected, independent third party has confirmed that these products are suitable for their intended uses. 
• They have undergone extensive toxicology assessment.
• They comply with food safety schemes.

From dish detergent to degreaser, these 16 products have been rigorously tested and proven safe to use in food and beverage processing and food service establishments.

GE Fight Bac™ RTU Disinfectant	Symplicity™ Sanibet™ Sanitizer	Green Earth® DT7 Drain Maintainer	Symplicity™ High Temp Rinse Aid
Symplicity In-Sync Hand Dishwashing Detergent	Symplicity Tilly® Hand Dishwashing Detergent	Flatware Presoak	Symplicity All Temp Machine Detergent
Symplicity Pinnacle Presoak	Symplicity L-S-R Delimer	Deep Freeze Cold Room Cleaner	Oven Jell Oven and Grill Cleaner
HD High Foam Chlorinated Degreaser	Liquid Chisel Max Non-Butyl Degreaser	E2 Antibacterial Foaming Skin Cleanser	E3 Alcohol Free Foaming Sanitizer

To learn more about these Betco products, please click the product names or images above. To explore all warewashing products, please click here.

Betco® has elected to partner with hardwood floor industry leader Basic Coatings® for the next evolution of our signature wood floor coating system, Sports Zone®!

The Betco business success is rooted in family—the Betz family ownership and the family culture that has prevailed since our founding in 1950. At the close of our 70th year and transfer of the business to the third generation, we look excitedly to the future and our next evolution.  

70th Anniversary: Family Business - Passing the Torch from Betco Corporation on Vimeo.

Available now,  pH7Q Dual concentrated neutral disinfectant cleaner officially kills the virus that causes COVID-19! This claim is EPA approved and backed by rigorous testing.

This is our third disinfectant—after  Fight Bac™ RTU and  Triforce—to receive this distinction (nearly all others on List N only have efficacy against a harder-to-kill or similar virus).

In addition to killing SARS-CoV-2, pH7Q Dual also:

• Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes in 1 labor-saving step
• Kills staphylococcus aureus, pseudomona, salmonella, VRE, and MRSA
• Provides low end-use cost as an economical ultra concentrate (1:256)
• Won't dull, haze, or attack finish and leaves no film
• Is efficacious against Canine Parvo at 2.25 ounces per gallon

Click here and fill out the online form to request ordering information.

Betco is officially the first and only to include 2 PUMPS specially designed for FOAM right inside cases of 4 1-gallon bottle foaming hand hygiene favorites!

Not only is this bundle the most convenient option on the market, it also saves over 50% versus other countertop solutions!

• 0.6mL output per pump = a whopping ~6,300 pumps per gallon
• Unique offering available only through Betco
• Shipping begins mid-December 2020

Advanced Alcohol Foaming Sanitizer (79504-01)	Alcohol-Free Foaming Sanitizer (75204-01)	Green Earth® Foaming Skin Cleanser (78104-01)	Ultra Blue Antibacterial Foaming Skin Cleanser (75904-02)

To learn more about this Betco exclusive, please click here.

In honor of our 70th anniversary and the arrival of the 2020 ISSA Show North America Virtual Experience, we present a less-than-2-minute video on the industry's foundations, specifically ISSA!

70th Anniversary: Cleaning Industry Foundations & ISSA from Betco Corporation on Vimeo.

Now the List N benefits of GE Fight Bac™ RTU are available in a convenient wipe!

• EPA List N: Recommended for use against the virus that causes COVID-19
• Hospital-grade efficacy: Kill 99.9% of germs in 3–5 minutes
• Sustainable: Non-irritating, no harsh fumes, and EPA's lowest toxicity category mean NO PPE or safety signal words required
• Shipping January 2021!

BIG BUCKET Users will always have wipes when they need them! 1,500 wipes per bucket 11" x 7" size Reduced need for switch-outs	SMALL BUCKET Short on space? These wipes will fit anywhere! 500 wipes per bucket 5.5” x 7” size Light weight and compact canister

To learn more about GE Fight Bac Wipes, please click here. Both distributors and end users can also request ordering information via the online form.

We have 2 new tools for that!

Our NEW Floor Finish Selector Guide will pinpoint the perfect Betco® product for your flooring based on your answers to simple questions about:

• Type of flooring
• Equipment available to maintain the floor
• Sheen preference
• Green Seal Approval requirements
• Time frame 
• Need to reduce labor
• Budgetary constraints

To get your customized floor finish recommendation, click here to begin. 

If you're dealing specifically with luxury vinyl tile (LVT), you can use the Floor Finish Selector Guide or our new LVT-specific assessment. This short quiz will suggest specific products from our Elevate® Multiple Surface System, which was designed with LVT in mind. Questions include:

• Flooring's current condition
• Traffic level
• Sheen preference

Ready to get started? Click here to take the LVT Floor Assessment or learn more about the Elevate program to maintain, protect, and extend the life of alternate flooring types.

Thank you very much to Network Services Company for selecting Betco® to receive their Rising Star Award!

As a dynamic specialty chemical and equipment manufacturer celebrating our 70^th year in the janitorial/sanitation industry, we believe our record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to the business of cleaning as a whole, as well as increased levels of leadership, responsibility, and sphere of impact.

This recognition is just 1 of many examples of the great support that Network Distribution has provided throughout our affiliation. We sincerely appreciate their partnership and recognition of our contribution to the future of clean.

From 2 converted schoolhouses to a new state-of-the-art, 500,000-square-foot facility, we've invested substantially for the future with our facilities, enabling us to grow with our distributor and channel partners.

70th Anniversary: Facilities from Betco Corporation on Vimeo.

We here at Betco® are thrilled to announce that we will be exhibiting at 2 upcoming virtual trade shows: Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) Contracting Success+, taking place October 14–15 and 21–22, and International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) North America, taking place November 16–19. 

These first-of-their-kind virtual events will allow communities within the cleaning industry to come together to discover, learn, and network, while still ensuring the health and safety of participants. We believe that attendance of both events—known for showcasing some of the latest and greatest janitorial/sanitation technologies, products, and programs—will play a critical role in the coming year as we all strategize and adapt to a new future. 

Well attended by distributors, end users, building service contractors (BSCs), and manufacturers, ISSA Show North America is the largest industry cleaning show in the world, intended to “improve the way the world views cleaning worldwide.”

Contracting Success+ Virtual Experience builds upon the mission of BSCAI as premier a resource specifically for owners of contract cleaning businesses who want to grow themselves, their employees, and their companies.

Cleaning and maintenance are more challenging now than ever before, but we're to help. Let's make a plan to tackle your challenges together at our virtual booths.

Cleaning and maintenance is more complex today than ever before, but training doesn't have to be.

Now with streamlined online and on-site training pages, it's even easier for busy sales and cleaning professionals to leverage our expertise in saving time and money—but most importantly—making facilities safer and healthier.

To access the new Betco U pages:

1. Click "Resources" in the red ribbon at the top of our website on desktop (or in the hamburger menu on mobile).
2. Hover over "Betco U Training" in the dropdown (tap on mobile).
3. Select "On-Site" or "Online."

Online

• Self paced
• Highly interactive with quizzes
• 36 courses and counting
• Sort by latest or most popular and filter by learning path or language

Click here to explore the digital course library.

On-Site

• Expert led
• Classroom and hands-on learning
• 9 courses and counting
• Sort by course type and filter by audience

Click here to browse the on-site course catalog.

Fight Bac™ RTU is our second disinfectant to receive EPA approval on a SARS-CoV-2 kill claim!

Data from testing on SARS-CoV-2 in EPA-approved labs confirms that Fight Bac RTU kills the virus that causes COVID-19 in just 1 minute, while nearly all others on List N have only demonstrated efficacy against a harder-to-kill virus or similar human coronavirus.

In addition to killing SARS-CoV-2, Fight Bac RTU also:

• Kills TB, HBV, HAV, HCV, staph, salmonella, and pseudomonas.
• Meets requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
• Quickly cuts grease, cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes hard surfaces.

Laundry and warewashing are high-opportunity adjuncts to existing janitorial accounts and can have a huge impact on distributors' bottom lines. Gaps in technical expertise, however, can make diversification into these notoriously complex markets difficult.

Distributor sales reps can now bridge the gaps with 2 new learning modules!

Located in the What's New Learning Path, these modules can be taken on a smart device using the iBet® app or on a desktop by logging on to Resources.

On-Premise Laundry: 3 Must-Follow Rules	Food Service Manual Solutions