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When to disinfect? And when not?
21st of September 2020
To disinfect or not to disinfect? That is the big question. During the Covid-19 pandemic we have all been bombarded with information about the need to disinfect in all areas. But it's not quite that simple, because disinfecting surfaces in the wrong way, or when it's not needed, can be dangerous. Paul Harleman of Vileda Professional, based in the
Robots are cleaning in Paris
18th of September 2020
Robots are now being used to clean many sites in Paris, reports Christian Bouzols.
In the deep passages of the Paris métro, an odd looking machine, glowing in black and orange colours, can now be seen moving to and fro. It’s been tested for some while by the RATP and its supplier Onet, a major cleaning company. It’s now a
Interclean Amsterdam Online - programme announced
17th of September 2020
Interclean Amsterdam Online, which takes place from November 3-6, will focus on personal matchmaking, demonstrations and knowledge transfer. That's according to the organiser RAI Amsterdam.
The Healthcare Cleaning Forum is back and will host two sessions with Professor Didier Pittet, Professor Pierre Parneix and Alexandra Peters. These sessions
Clean Hospitals Day - October 10
16th of September 2020
Clean Hospitals, the Global Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Network, has launched Clean Hospitals Day for 2020. This will take place on October 10 and aims to highlight the importance of healthcare environmental hygiene - while also empowering the workforce in the sector.
The purpose of Clean Hospitals Day is to ensure recognition of the
Transparent toilets open in Tokyo parks
15th of September 2020
Transparent public toilets that light up "like a beautiful lantern" have been installed in Tokyo.
The see-through toilets have opened in two parks in Shibuya, a commercial part of the Japanese capital which is renowned for its shopping facilities and quality of nightlife.
The toilets use coloured 'smart glass' which turns opaque when they are
ECJ September - read online now
14th of September 2020
The September edition of ECJ has just been published and is now available to read online at the ECJ website, or via the app.
In this issue:
• Covid-19 - when to disinfect, and when not?
• Spirit of enterprise - business owners innovating as a result of the pandemic
• UV-C disinfection - can it enhance cleaning regimes?
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