Co-founder and President, Jeff Halmekangas, lost his mother to a Hospital Acquired Infection (H.A.I.) many years ago. It was during this low-point in his life he knew there had to be a better way to sanitize and disinfect these environments. After researching every commonly used product on the market, it was readily apparent that 70% Isopropyl Alcohol was the absolute best solution. The obstacle to using this was its flammability which he knew he would need to overcome. He also knew he needed an excellent delivery system and a process that was complete, effective and time-efficient.

In his search, he discovered a machine that had been imported from Japan and was used with a chemical, glutaraldehyde, to deal with the Swine Flu. He experimented with the machine using Isopropyl Alcohol and found a way to completely eliminate the flammability. In fact, he determined the alcohol spray from the machine worked as a fire retardant and consistently extinguished every flame he ignited. He then tested the alcohol spray on every possible surface to verify whether or not it would cause any damage. He determined that it left no stains, no etching, and did not lead to corrosion. He tested the functional operation of all the electronics after the microscopic saturation and found it had no effect.

As a delivery system, the machine was unsurpassed. It broke down the molecules of the Isopropyl Alcohol and created a high-pressure spray which was fine enough to reach even the tiniest crevices. It evaporated quickly and required no wiping. The killing power of the Isopropyl Alcohol was intact, and it was nonflammable. Total Success!

Since then, Jeff formed a company and has sanitized hospitals, ambulances, firetrucks, detention centers and hotels. With the onset of Covid-19, he and his partners at Level4Defense have redirected their efforts to focus on helping the community defeat the virus and re-open for business. Without knowing it, his quest to save others from the same destiny as his mother has evolved into part of the solution for overcoming the world-wide pandemic. There was a higher purpose for his journey than he ever imagined.