Tag Archives: bacteria

Each year, it is reported that there are between 4,000-6,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the UK, killing between 7-12 per cent of all those infected. Although the severity of this disease is extreme, more can be done to raise ...

Genesis Biosciences has joined the COMBAT AMR consortium which aims to understand and control the emergence and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in complex drain biofilms. Under the leadership of Professor Jean-Yves Maillard of Cardiff University, Genesis Biosciences will collaborate with ...

A new study reveals 47 per cent of UK-based adults have concerns surrounding germs on public transport. One in five say they’re still wearing masks on buses, trains and other forms of public transport, while a third are still sanitising ...

Research from Proscenic revealed that our home’s flooring is host to a wide range of germs and bacteria, some of which can be harmful to our pets, children, and ourselves. Studies show that carpets hold around 200,000 bacteria in each sq. ...

New research by international brand of professional cleaning materials Chicopee has revealed the germ hotspots in Britain’s offices for workers to avoid. Covid-19 and the long term effects of the pandemic has meant that businesses are all becoming more conscious ...

Washrooms are a hotbed for viruses and bacteria if robust hygiene practices are not in place. Sterillo’s innovation expert, Steve Levy, tells us why it’s important to adopt a dual approach to washroom hygiene to curb the spread of germs ...

Some areas of the average office can carry several hundred different contaminants and bacteria in just 10cm², according to new research from office furniture suppliers Furniture at Work. The research, in which Furniture at Work used a hygiene system commonly used in professional health environments, tested several ...

Nviro reveals drastic lessons need to be learned in cleaning processes across work settings and the education sector. Using state-of-the-art ATP testing, Nviro took over 1,200 swabs across schools in the UK, enabling them to identify areas which are commonly forgotten ...

phs Compliance has launched a new coronavirus surface swab test as part of a range of measures to support businesses reopen safely as lockdown measures ease. The new surface testing service alerts businesses if their premises are contaminated by Covid-19 and helps ...

Wales-based facilities services provider Vorsor, is one of the few FS providers in the UK with the specialist bio-misting equipment, which delivers a complete sterilising solution for every kind of working environment; giving a deep clean that kills 99.99999% of bacteria, ...