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Smell - not to be sniffed at
4th of October 2023
Research has shown that, even at very low levels, a malodour present in a room can make the occupants feel more uneasy. A pleasant fragrance can make any environment feel better and increase the dwell time of its occupants. This is especially important in our own homes, care homes, retail spaces or hotels where a happy occupant is important.
Walking to campaign against litter
3rd of October 2023
Christian Bouzols in France tells us about a dustman who’s raising litter awareness in a unique way.
Ludovic Franceschet, a dustman already known for his posts on Tik Tok, has started out on a new adventure. Having walked around Paris in August last year to clean the streets, he’s set himself a new challenge consisting in walking to
A change in the air
2nd of October 2023
Air fresheners have come a long way since they first entered the market in the mid 20th century. But the practice of fragrancing the air goes back much longer than that. ECJ traces the origins of air fresheners and looks at the latest technologies capable of delivering pleasant aromas.
Vibrating meshes, perfume diffusers, nanotechnology –
Have you had enough of training?
29th of September 2023
John Griep at VSR in the Netherlands on a survey suggesting cleaning staff are not keen to learn more.
Thirty-nine per cent of cleaning staff say they are not particularly willing to learn new things. This was revealed in a survey conducted by the Dutch Cleaning Industry Labour Relations Board in 2021.
At VSR, we find this hard to believe. We
‘Washability’ of medical devices assessed with new automated testing system
28th of September 2023
A system that assesses the durability and functionality of medical devices after machine-washing them has been developed in Germany by TÜV SÜD.
The system facilitates the testing of items such as hospital beds, patient hoists and walking aids after they have undergone washing cycles. Factors such as surface finishes, electronics,
Smartwatches are filthy with germs: study
27th of September 2023
Staphylococcus, E coli and Pseudomonas were among the pathogens found on the wristbands of smart watches tested in a new study.
Scientists at Florida Atlantic University's College of Science randomly checked the devices of 20 people to determine which ones harboured the most bacteria. And they found that 95 per cent of the watch straps tested
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