Initial Washroom Hygiene has launched Initial Essence, a state-of-the-art air freshener designed to provide long-lasting fragrance delivery for washrooms. Utilising state-of-the-art oxygen fuel cell technology, Initial Essence delivers reliable, consistent, and continuous air fragrancing, setting it apart from gravity and ...
Read More »Are your urinals flushing money down the drain?
By Jamie Woodhall, Technical and Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene As economic pressures tighten the purse strings of businesses across many sectors, it is worth exploring new ways to help reduce unnecessary operational costs. Within commercial buildings, the answer ...
Read More »Festive restaurant takings at risk from unhygienic toilets
Sniffy restaurant patrons put off by poor reviews of restaurant toilets could cost the UK economy over £200 million in takings this festive season, according to Initial Washroom Hygiene’s study of over 85,000 washroom reviews in the hospitality sector. The ...
Read More »Call for better sanitary waste facilities in male washroom cubicles
Initial Washroom Hygiene and charity Bladder & Bowel UK, are working to deliver ‘washroom dignity’ for everyone regardless of age, gender or need, by ensuring that they have access to the washroom facilities they require. An estimated 14 million people ...
Read More »ECB and Initial extend period dignity campaign
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Initial Washroom Hygiene (Initial) will now offer to all grassroots clubs with girls’ sections across England and Wales. The roll-out is a nationwide extension of the pilot programme that has been run ...
Read More »Inefficient hand dryers cost UK firms almost a quarter of a billion pounds in wasted energy every year
Inefficient hand dryers could be costing UK businesses up to £234 million per year, according to a study* conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene. Initial Washroom Hygiene researched 689 hand dryers that were photographed on walls in April 2023. Analysis of ...
Read More »ECB and Initial team up to support period dignity in recreational cricket
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Initial Washroom Hygiene (Initial) have announced a strategic partnership, designed to bring period dignity to grassroots cricket. Central to this new partnership, is a shared ambition to ensure that menstruation is not ...
Read More »Washroom Dignity for all: The urgent need for appropriate washroom facilities in the workplace
By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining skilled employees is a key consideration for businesses. An inclusive workplace can help to create a positive atmosphere where colleagues feel ...
Read More »Negative toilet reviews flushing away British businesses’ profits
Smelly toilets are costing British businesses, as new research reveals poor washroom reviews drag down hospitality establishments’ Tripadvisor ratings by an average of one full star. Initial Washroom Hygiene analysed over 80,000 Tripadvisor reviews for 200 hospitality venues across the ...
Read More »Initial Washroom Hygiene unveils new products to help provide ‘Washroom Dignity’ for women
Initial Washroom Hygiene has unveiled two market-leading innovations – the Signature Lite White Eco Mini and the Initial In Cubicle Period Dignity Dispenser – to help provide a dignified washroom experience for those who menstruate. The launch of these two ...
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