COVID-19 Update: Newfound discovery makes some dishwashing liquids effective home disinfectant.

In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) commissioned the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) to look into other options for disinfecting homes and workplaces. This was undertaken to mitigate global alcohol shortage, and cope with the sudden surge in demands of alcohol disinfectant at medical facilities as well as home and workplace environments.

Lab studies conducted by METI/NITE have proven that some cleaning actives also known as surfactants, when used at the right levels, can be effective against SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. Test findings by Japan’s NITE have confirmed that there is a significant reduction in the virus count on items or surfaces that are exposed to a surfactant diluted to 0.05%-0.2% for twenty seconds to five minutes.

According to the review committee of experts, these seven types of surfactants are commonly found in household products like dishwashing liquids.

-- Sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (0.1% or more);
-- Alkyl glycoside (0.1% or more);
-- Alkylamine oxide (0.05% or more);
-- Benzalkonium chloride (0.05% or more);
-- Benzethonium chloride (0.05% or more) (newly added on May 28, 2020);
-- Dialkyldimethyl ammonium chloride (0.01% or more) (newly added on May 28, 2020); and
-- Polyoxyethylene alkylether (0.2% or more)

With this research confirming more accessible ways to disinfect your homes and workplaces, dishwashing liquids containing these ingredients can benefit Filipinos and serve as a reliable substitute to alcohol-based disinfectant. This would mean convenience and better value for money given the product’s multi-purpose use of disinfecting various items, not just in the kitchen but other household items as well.

Japan METI/NITE recommends the solution ratio of one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid mixed in 500ml water. To sanitize, wipe all items or surfaces with a cloth soaked in this solution. Ensure to squeeze excess liquid out of the cloth to prevent the liquid from dripping. Wipe firmly in one direction to prevent spreading dirt and virus. Leave the items or surfaces to rest with the mixture for about five minutes. Then, wipe off the soap solution with a cloth soaked in water. Finally, wipe dry all items and surfaces with another clean cloth.

To learn more about the research findings, visit this link:   meti.go.jp/english/press/2020/0529_001.html

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Jollibee’s first-ever Level Up Joy Store transports us to the future

For Pinoys, nothing brings a more joyful dining experience much like Jollibee. From the feeling of being home, to the familiar taste of our classic langhap-sarap favorites, it’s no doubt that every visit is as jolly and memorable as it can be.

Now, the country’s number one fast-food chain is about to level up the joy—with a newly-designed concept store featuring modern innovations set out to give customers a hip and funky dining experience.

It’s the same Jollibee we all know and love, made better.

Standing along the stretch of Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, the Jollibee Level Up Joy Store is the first of its kind. From the outside, one can easily spot the state-of-the-art facade of this new and improved Jollibee branch.

Inside, the young and the young-at-hearts are certainly up for a visual thrill as vibrant and artistic murals welcome them as they enter Jollibee’s Level Up Joy Store. It also houses geometric floor tiles and mirrorlike lighting, as well as contemporary seating and industrial fixtures. Surely, every angle would be a perfect spot to snap an Instagram photo or two!

On the second floor, the new home of Jollibee in Katipunan brims with two functionally-themed party rooms. The walls feature eclectic artworks of Jollibee and Friends, giving every birthday celebrant an elevated Jollibee Kids Party experience.

Adding to the store’s youthful feel are the new-fashioned service platforms designed to guarantee customer joy in every step. Three digital self-service kiosks stand in front of the Jollibee Level Up Joy Store counter, where guests can find a quick and efficient way to place their food orders without having to go through long queues. These kiosks also allow cashless transactions, so one can conveniently secure their payments with just a tap of their debit or credit cards.

Low battery? No problem! Wireless charging pads are built-in to the tables of the Jollibee’s first-ever Level Up Joy Store. With this new and exciting feature, people can definitely stay connected with their family and friends while savoring their most-loved langhap-sarap meals.

Surely, the Jollibee Katipunan branch is first of the many Level Up Joy Stores that the company will be rolling out. To know more about exciting updates, ‘like’ and visit Jollibee's official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines/.

Joy #BestEverLife Salu Salo celebrates the new Best Ever Joy washing 17,500 plates with just one bottle in San Juanico Bridge

With the launch of its new and best ever formulation, Joy, the leading dishwashing liquid in the Philippines, doubled its famous old record of number of plates washed with a single bottle. Total number of 17,500 plates were cleaned with just one single 495ml bottle of the new Best Ever Joy - covering the entire length of the San Juanico bridge and back.

To celebrate this record-breaking occasion, Joy hosted the #BestEverLife salu-salo at Plaza Ibarra with mom celebrity Jolina Magdangal-Escueta. Guests were treated to a fiesta-themed event filled with scrumptious Filipino dishes and delicasies and festive song and dance performances.

Jolina Magdangal-Escueta, joined by celebrity mom Rufa Mae Quinto and blogget Momi Berlin shared their own stories of how the new best ever Joy has helped time lead the best ever life for their families. "I love hosting and cooking for my family and friends, so I always end up with a lot of dishware and cooking were to clean after every event. But I only had to use one drop of Joy to clean them all." Rufa shares.

"I tried using a different dishwashing liquid in the past, but even though it was cheaper,we ended up spending more because we finished up one battle so fast. When i use Joy, because the product is so concentrated, one drip goes a long way." Moni Berlin added.

In the event, Joy showed its superior dishwashing ability through experiment vidoes that visualized the product's new and improved formulation, and even a love demo of the Best Ever Joy cleaning up the plates used in the salu-salo.

Joy also extended the celebration of the Best Ever Life beyond the attendees of the event. The salu-salo commemmorated SOS Children's Village Alabang as Joy's beneficiary in bringing the best ever life to Filipino household by supporting the children's daily meals.

With the launch of the new best ever Joy, more plates can be cleaned and more Filipinos can discover their best ever life.

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