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Hand hygiene as vital for patients as for nurses
9th of May 2019
Better hand hygiene among hospital patients is crucial to curb the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria - according to latest research from the USA.
A study from the University of Michigan (UoM), published this month in Clinical Infectious Diseases, found that almost a third (29 per cent) of objects that patients commonly touch - such as nurse
Cleaners wipe down train before Kim Jong Un steps off
8th of May 2019
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travelled by train to Vladivostock last week for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, president of Russia. But before he stepped from the train to make his appearance a dedicated cleaning team was seen frantically wiping the train doors and windows to make sure they were shining for Kim's arrival.
The attendants, wearing
Seko acquires Brightwell Dispensers
7th of May 2019
Italy-based chemical dosing and control technology specialist Seko Group has completed the acquisition of Brightwell Dispensers in the UK.
Founded over 70 years ago, Brightwell manufactures soap and paper dispensers, chemical dilution systems and dishwash and laundry dosing solutions.
The company will continue to operate under its own name as a
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2019 - deadline June 17
1st of May 2019
The closing date for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2019 is rapidly approaching. Service providers, manufacturers and distributors across Europe have until June 17 to submit their entries.
The awards, which recognise standards of excellence in the professional cleaning industry, are the only pan-European awards for the sector and are
UK CSSA award 2019 winners announced
29th of April 2019
In the UK, the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) recently announed the winners of its 2019 awards.
They were:Genesis Biosciences for Contract Innovation; Robertson Facilities Management for Corporate Social Responsibility; Principle Cleaning Services for Environmental & Sustainability; Renovo Facilities & Services for
Applying hand rub with three steps for 15 seconds effective at reducing bacteria
26th of April 2019
A shortened 15-second application time and a simpler three-step technique for use of alcohol-based hand rub is as effective in reducing bacteria as the 30-second application and six-step technique recommended by WHO, and could improve hand hygiene compliance.
That's according to new research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical
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