With the NHS on high alert as flu continues to circulate through the UK, industry experts have called for clear and effective national cleaning standards across workplaces and public spaces in the UK to help save lives, limit damage to ...
Read More »Overflowing bins and discarded needles: Britain’s public toilets need urgent hygiene fix
According to a recent survey 24 per cent of Brits have avoided using washrooms due to poor cleanliness. To understand where standards remain high (and where they don’t), sanitary waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk have ranked the UK cities with the dirtiest and cleanest ...
Read More »Getting your workplace flu season ready
By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene The flu season in the UK started unusually early this year, following a seasonal virus suddenly mutating in the summer. It has led to predictions by experts that we’re ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Preventing reputational and health risks in commercial kitchens
By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical and Innovations Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene Commercial kitchens are hives of activity. They are fast-paced environments, where teams work hard to deliver great food on tight schedules. In such a busy setting, health and ...
Read More »Only 1 in 5 washrooms meet hygiene cleanliness expectations in the UK, new Tork survey finds
Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene, announces findings of a global Insight Survey of end users and cleaning staff that explored attitudes toward hygiene in washrooms. Tork continues to push for inclusive hygiene by identifying ...
Read More »Keeping germs and mould at bay in uni accommodation
Starting university is an exciting time, but whether moving into halls or a shared house, it’s also a big adjustment when it comes to managing your own space. This includes staying on top of hygiene and keeping mould at bay, ...
Read More »Electrolux Professional gears up for Emergency Services Show
Electrolux Professional will exhibit its comprehensive range of laundry solutions designed to keep frontline teams safe at the Emergency Services Show on 17-18 September at the NEC, Birmingham, Stand 5/M197 . Products on stand include the Protective Personal Equipment Undercounter Washer ...
Read More »Back to school – a clean start for students
With the new school year starting in September, schools must prioritise hygiene strategies to help prevent illness and maintain a healthy learning environment. Joanne Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, offers advice on what schools should be focusing on. “The return to ...
Read More »Festivalgoers urged to practice good hygiene etiquette
As the 2025 summer festival season hits full swing, Initial Hygiene, a leading expert in commercial hygiene solutions, is calling on both music festivalgoers and organisers to make good hygiene a top priority. With major festivals like Glastonbury Festival (25-29 ...
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