Tag Archives: hygiene

The industry body for the cleaning and hygiene sector has published a guide to cleaning terms to help the UK economy reopen safely following the Coronavirus lockdown.  Since the pandemic began, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) has received many enquiries ...

Hand Wash Squad, an exciting new hand hygiene game, launches this month to help parents and teachers across the globe educate children about the importance of handwashing. The concept has been created by a team of entrepreneurs and industry experts, ...

Arrowpoint Advisory has advised Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, on the disposal of Holchem, a UK-based supplier of hygiene and cleaning products and services, to Kersia, an international biosecurity and food safety company backed by French ...

Zidac Laboratories, a manufacturer of personal care products, is investing £5 million into expanding its facilities and the creation of up to 80 new positions at its Portsmouth factory. The investment follows increased demand for Zidac’s antibacterial and sanitising products during the Covid-19 outbreak, and will expand the factory’s capacity ...

Keeping ourselves and others safe and well – the science behind surface wiping Current conditions have changed our daily lives in a short period of time. Now more than ever we all want to know that we are doing everything ...

The UK government has joined global health experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in approving the use of hand dryers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. This follows a campaign from the ...

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, has introduced its GBAC STAR facility accreditation program on cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention. It is the industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation. GBAC STAR establishes requirements ...

The UK Housekeepers’ Association (UKHA) has launched a new ‘Housekeeping Covid-19 Secure Standard’, developed through a strategic partnership with Umbrella Training. The standard has been designed to provide an industry-wide approach to cleaning, offering a clear process for housekeepers and ...

Oxy-Gen Powered, a leader in innovative odour eliminating solutions, has published an educational e-book, ‘The Impact of Odors on an Organization’s Bottom Line’. The free e-book reveals the effects of malodours on the perception of various types of facilities, such as restaurants, hotels and retail stores. It also highlights different approaches to odour ...

The contract cleaning and services provider has put together care packs to help its customers ensure their post-lockdown return to work is safe and hygienic. The packs, which include hand sanitiser, latex gloves, multi-surface wipes and 3ply face masks, are ...