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Single-use paper towels offer a more hygienic way to dry hands after washing conclude scientists

The latest study upholds over 15 years of independent research demonstrating how air dryers disperse microbes while paper towels stop them. A new study has found that electric hand dryers spread microbes much more than paper hand towels. It concludes ...

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Environment improvements at police station

A Northamptonshire police station has enlisted the services of a local asbestos removal company to improve the working environment for its officers. Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough was called in to address the condition of the station’s boiler room ...

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Procurement with purpose: Supporting landlords to act on Awaab’s Law

This October, damp and mould will be impossible to ignore. Damp and Mould Action and Awareness Week (20–26 October 2025) falls just days before Awaab’s Law comes into force on 27 October – a law that sets strict deadlines for ...

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A major step forward for better public health: Landmark hand hygiene guidelines issued

To mark Global Handwashing Day, which took place yesterday (15 October) the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF launched the first global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings — a major step forward to promoting better public health. For ...

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Excellence, determination and dedication at the Environmental Cleaners Military Awards 2025

On 23 September the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) held its annual Military Awards at Drapers’ Hall, honouring excellence in environmental health across the Armed Forces. The Environmental Cleaners welcomed 160 guests, including cadets with families, over 20 senior ...

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Pazco brings revolutionary anti-mould and protective coatings to the UK market

Inducoat Fungi provides up to five years of mould protection – minimising maintenance and supporting regulatory compliance Pazco has officially launched to supply Inducoat BV’s Fungi anti-mould paint and the Inducoat Ecological range of plant-wax based breathable surface coatings to the ...

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i-team Global introduces the i-hygienic range of plant-based cleaning agents

i-team Global has launched the i-hygienic range of plant-based, green cleaning agents and skincare products. This range sets a new standard for non-toxic and sustainable cleaning. As part of the i-team Global family, the brand embodies the company’s mission to ...

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Is your office damaging your health?

The cleanliness of your office should be a priority. Not only does it meet health and safety regulations, but a clean and tidy environment is welcoming Studies show that employees are 94 per cent more productive when in a clean ...

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Hygiene expert reveals the one thing you NEED to do to avoid festival flu this summer

With festival season well underway, Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical and Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene shares top tips and tricks to avoid ‘festival flu’ this year and reveals the one thing festival goers may forget to consider is their ...

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Robert Scott’s P-Wave brand has placed over one million life-saving urinal mats in 18 months

With the help of their amazing distributor network, Robert Scott’s P-Wave® brand has now placed over one million of its NHS England branded urinal mats in men’s washrooms across the country, from pubs, offices and restaurants, to shopping malls and ...

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