Abstract: This invention relates to articles of manufacture containing liquid compositions of hypohalous acid or hypohalous acid salt for deactivating allergens and preventing diseases on hard surfaces, soft surfaces and in the air. The articles of manufacture contain usage instructions with health claims. This invention also includes methods of instructing the public and promoting the use of these compositions.

Abstract: Provided is sampling device and method for the detection of protein-containing substances. The sampling device includes a first reagent holder coupled to a second reagent holder by an activating member. Coupled to first reagent holder is a first reagent reservoir and coupled to second reagent holder is a second reagent reservoir. The first reagent reservoir is protected from the ambient environment by a first reagent protector and the second reagent reservoir is similarly protected from the ambient environment by a second reagent protector. After a sample has been obtained from the surface of a sampling object, the application of a sufficient activation force on the activating member places the first reagent reservoir in fluid communication with the second reagent reservoir.

Abstract: Provided is sampling device and method for the detection of protein-containing substances. The sampling device includes a first reagent holder coupled to a second reagent holder by an activating member. Coupled to first reagent holder is a first reagent reservoir and coupled to second reagent holder is a second reagent reservoir. The first reagent reservoir is protected from the ambient environment by a first reagent protector and the second reagent reservoir is similarly protected from the ambient environment by a second reagent protector. After a sample has been obtained from the surface of a sampling object, the application of a sufficient activation force on the activating member places the first reagent reservoir in fluid communication with the second reagent reservoir.