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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 ...

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New research reveals the truth about hand washing and drying at work

New independent research has found that the majority of employees do not wash and dry their hands properly at work, despite both washing and drying being important to help reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses, including Covid. The YouGov ...

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SEKO Group acquires Dolphin Solutions’ Soap and Paper Towel Dispensers business

SEKO has announced that Dolphin Solutions Ltd has agreed to sell all of the assets and intellectual property relating to its Excel range of soap dispensers to SEKO UK Ltd, effective from 27 September 2021. To ensure a smooth transition, ...

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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 ...

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Rentokil Initial signs partnership deal with The O2

Rentokil Initial has signed a Specialist Hygiene Services Partnership with The O2 arena in London. The deal, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, will help provide enhanced health and safety measures at the venue, which is due to welcome the first ...

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Future proof restroom experience for travellers in Spain

ONE HUNDRED restrooms has won the tender for the lease and operation of 10 paid restroom facilities at the five main ADIF-Alta Velocidad stations. The first future proof restrooms are scheduled to open in June 2021. Health & Hygiene are ...

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Six steps to improve washroom hygiene and employee confidence

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, research studies(1) have found that many employees are less confident about their health and safety at work and more aware of hygiene practices. The washroom is often viewed as a reflection of a ...

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Northwood launches new proprietary washroom system

Following a major investment in its Telford plant, manufacturer and supplier of Away-from-Home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products, Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd, is launching a new proprietary washroom system featuring an industry first. Offering hygiene, cost-in-use, performance and ...

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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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Hand dryers unlikely to spread Covid-19 according to new report

Following research into Covid-19 transmission, independent microbiologist, Dr. David L Webber, has confirmed that the use of hand dryers in the washroom does not contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus. The report, commissioned by Airdri Ltd, seeks to ...

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