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Too much cleanliness is not bad for health, claims hygiene report
5th of July 2019
The notion that too much cleanliness can be bad for your health is a dangerous myth, according to a public health body.
The Royal Society for Public Health claims the hypothesis that allergies are caused by too much cleanliness and that children need to be exposed to germs has entered the public imagination - but is being misinterpreted.
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Could Triclosan be linked with a higher risk of osteoporosis?
4th of July 2019
Triclosan may be bad for women's bones, according to a new study.
It has already been found to affect bone mineral density in animals according to lead researcher Yingjun Li. But this is the first indication that Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical commonly added to soaps, toothpaste and mouthwash, could have a similar effect in humans,
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Cleaning companies recognised in living wage awards
3rd of July 2019
Two UK cleaning companies have been commended for their dedication to paying their staff the real Living Wage at an awards ceremony in London.
Carlisle Support Services was awarded the Industry Champion Award for its dedication to promoting the voluntary rate as a Recognised Service Provider. The company has committed to pay all its head office
Hospital taps said to harbour slime and biofilm
2nd of July 2019
Healthcare workers washing their hands at hospital sinks could be spreading germs around the patient environment, according to new research.
And there are concerns that a build-up of biofilms inside the taps could be contaminating the water.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System looked at eight different washbasin designs
Cleaners could be forced to deliver food to patients at London hospital
1st of July 2019
Outsourced hospital workers are protesting against planned cuts that would lead to cleaners having to hand out food to patients.
Staff for Mitie demonstrated outside St George's Hospital, Tooting earlier last month demanding that the plans be halted.
"Our members are unequivocally opposed to these dangerous cutbacks that put the welfare of the
FM workers display higher levels of hygiene
28th of June 2019
FM workers are more likely than others to blame colleagues for spreading illness, and also tend to take cleaning into their own hands to maintain hygiene levels.
That's according to a report commissioned by London-based cleaning firm Cleanology. It looked into behaviour around illness and work, and attitudes towards workplace hygiene. It found 80
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