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Stopping the flu from spreading through your office

Influenza (commonly known as the “flu”) season is here. Colds and flu bring with them a chorus of sniffs and sneezes as people across the UK battle through illness. While flu outbreaks come as no surprise as temperatures drop, it ...

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GV Health delivers infection control equipment and disinfectants to Chinese hospitals

UK infection control company GV Health has delivered 9.5 tonnes of infection control equipment and healthcare disinfectants for use by medical staff in Chinese hospitals. Following an initial approach to the company’s office in Beijing from a government agency, the Chinese embassy ...

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Audit results show exceptional conformance to CHSA Accreditation Schemes in 2019

Members of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Manufacturing and Distributor Accreditation Schemes achieved high levels of conformance to the demanding standards of the Schemes, according to the analysis of the 2019 audit results. The Schemes’ Independent Inspector conducted ...

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Ensuring sky-high levels of hygiene after the holiday rush

With Christmas a distant memory, and New Year’s resolutions in full swing, January and February can be notoriously quiet months for hospitality businesses. As fewer people come through the doors, this shouldn’t be a time to dawdle – now is ...

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European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2020 open for entries

Entries are now open for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2020 which are organised by European Cleaning Journal (ECJ). The fifth annual event, which will take place on November 5 2020 at Le Plaza Hotel in Brussels, is the only pan-European ...

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Government rolls out scheme to introduce free period products into all state schools and colleges in England

Free period products are now being made available to all schools and colleges in England, as the Department for Education launches its fully funded scheme. The new scheme, which launched on 20 January is set to give pupils easy access ...

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Over half of Brits bring cleaning products to a hotel

Hotel rooms are filth incubators, or so numerous online articles say. To find out if the general public agree, End of Tenancy Cleaning Company conducted a survey. The survey was completed by 3,446 participants and comprised questions on the dirtiest ...

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CHSA spotlights Accredited Members in new advert

Focusing attention on its work to maintain standards in the industry, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) new advert spotlights Accreditation members. Proving the strength and depth in the membership, the names of members of the Accreditation Schemes for ...

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Take hand hygiene seriously to stay well

Encouraging employees, visitors and customers to clean their hands regularly can help them stay well this winter. Chris Wakefield, Vice President, European Marketing & Product Development, GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd explains how companies in the hospitality and leisure sector can minimise ...

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Offices must clean up act to avoid flu outbreak

Companies are being urged to ensure offices are prepared this winter, on the back of reports that GP consultations for flu-like illness were up by a quarter in the UK. With medical advice including the use of tissues to trap ...

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