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‘More than one in 10 adults not washing hands after using the toilet’
10th of August 2020
The average adult is now washing and sanitising their hands eight times a day compared with just five times before the COVID-19 outbreak.
However, more than one in 10 of us are still not washing our hands after using the toilet, according to a study by hygiene services provider Citron Hygiene.
The survey of 2,000 UK adults found that despite
Study suggests coronavirus is not present on London Underground network
10th of August 2020
There is no evidence of Covid-19 on the London Underground network, an Imperial College study has suggested.
As well as being transmitted person to person, the Coronavirus can be picked up from contaminated surfaces. Twenty-four samples collected by scientists at Vauxhall, Pimlico and Victoria stations last month were all negative.
Researchers
Manchester Cleaning Show postponed until October
7th of August 2020
The Manchester Cleaning Show in the UK has been rescheduled to October 14-15. It had originally been planned for March this year and originally postponed to September because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The event combines an exhibition and conference programme. All existing bookings, content and visitor registrations remain in place and will be
Heathrow Airport puts Coronavirus hygiene measures in place
6th of August 2020
London's Heathrow Airport has put a number of hygiene measures in place to reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19 there.
Among the technologies it is trialling are UV cleaning robots that use UV rays to kill viruses and bacteria at night. UV technology is also being fitted to escalators to ensure continuous disinfection of the
Tesco staff asked to take on cleaning duties as cleaning company is axed
5th of August 2020
Staff at Tesco, one of the UK's largest supermarkets, will be asked to clean toilets, shelves and floors at 2,000 of its stores after the company cut back on contract cleaning.
Staff at its Metro and Express supermarkets will take over cleaning responsibilities from August 24.
In a statement Tesco said: "Currently we use third-party suppliers
Kärcher acquires municipal vehicle specialist Max Holder
4th of August 2020
In Germany, Kärcher has successfully acquired manufacturer ofmunicipal and viticulture vehicles Max Holder. Holder will continue as an independent subsidiary of Kärcher at its existing head office in Reutlingen.
Holder has an existing worldwide distribution network with more than 250 sales and service partners in more than 50 countries
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