Inefficient hand dryers could be costing UK businesses up to £234 million per year, according to a study* conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene. Initial Washroom Hygiene researched 689 hand dryers that were photographed on walls in April 2023. Analysis of ...
Read More »ECB and Initial team up to support period dignity in recreational cricket
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Initial Washroom Hygiene (Initial) have announced a strategic partnership, designed to bring period dignity to grassroots cricket. Central to this new partnership, is a shared ambition to ensure that menstruation is not ...
Read More »Washroom Dignity for all: The urgent need for appropriate washroom facilities in the workplace
By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining skilled employees is a key consideration for businesses. An inclusive workplace can help to create a positive atmosphere where colleagues feel ...
Read More »Negative toilet reviews flushing away British businesses’ profits
Smelly toilets are costing British businesses, as new research reveals poor washroom reviews drag down hospitality establishments’ Tripadvisor ratings by an average of one full star. Initial Washroom Hygiene analysed over 80,000 Tripadvisor reviews for 200 hospitality venues across the ...
Read More »Initial Washroom Hygiene unveils new products to help provide ‘Washroom Dignity’ for women
Initial Washroom Hygiene has unveiled two market-leading innovations – the Signature Lite White Eco Mini and the Initial In Cubicle Period Dignity Dispenser – to help provide a dignified washroom experience for those who menstruate. The launch of these two ...
Read More »Initial launches Luna Dry
Initial Washroom Hygiene has launched Luna Dry and Luna Mini Dry, the latest innovations to its hand dryer range. The Luna range has been engineered to be Initial’s most efficient and hygienic hand drying solution to date, and both models ...
Read More »Loo-dicrous: Fewer Brits wash their hands than before the pandemic
Research released by Initial Washroom Hygiene has found that fewer people wash their hands after visiting a public washroom now, than in 2018. The findings come in spite of a government public information campaign that focused on handwashing to help ...
Read More »Inclusive hospitality– how to support customers with continence challenges
By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovation Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene After a challenging 18 months of pandemic-related lockdowns, hospitality businesses and entertainment venues across the country are now able to trade without restrictions. The phased reopening is reported to have ...
Read More »One in four students say their school does not always have enough soap or sanitiser
New research by Initial Washroom Hygiene shows a dramatic increase in the public’s understanding of the importance of good hand hygiene, but also highlights the challenges schools face in trying to prevent the spread of Coronavirus amongst students. The survey of 1,000 ...
Read More »How to create a safer washroom experience when re-opening after the Coronavirus pandemic
By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical and Innovation Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene Many pubs, cafes and restaurant owners have put in a lot of effort to get their business back up and running from the 4th of July. One area that ...
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