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Most hospital infections come from bacteria living in the patient: study
29th of April 2024
New research carried out at the University of Washington School of Medicine counters the theory that infections contracted during hospital stays are acquired at the healthcare facility itself.
Instead it points to the fact that in most cases, the infection-causing bacteria were actually present in the patient's body before surgery.
Scientists
Kent shopping centre issues cleaners with stab-proof vests
26th of April 2024
Stab-proof vests have been issued to cleaners working at a UK shopping centre as part of their everyday uniform.
Bosses at County Square in Ashford have equipped the entire front-of-house team with stab vests to help keep them safe.
A spokesperson for the precinct said: "PPE of this nature is becoming standard issue in the shopping centre
Washroom hygiene - avoiding the queues
25th of April 2024
With Interclean Amsterdam just around the corner and the Paris Olympics due to take place this summer, what are the challenges involved when equipping the large, busy washrooms of an exhibition hall or stadium? ECJ poses the question.
THE BIGGER THE WASHROOM, the greater the cleaning and maintenance task. And the busier the washroom, the harder
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - you now have more time to submit your entries!
24th of April 2024
The deadline for the entries in this year's European Cleaning & Hygiene has been extended by a week - giving you more time to share your success stories with our judges.
The awards, which are the only pan-European awards for the sector, will now close to nominations from businesses and individuals on May 7th.
Michelle Marshall, editor of
Scrubber dryers - be equipped for the future
24th of April 2024
The commercial cleaning industry is currently experiencing a phase of intense change. Driven by growing ecological and economic requirements as well as technological progress, companies are faced with the challenge of meeting new standards. Heading up this special report on scrubber dryers is Sabine Paul from manufacturer Hako, who tells us about
When a home becomes a business
23rd of April 2024
From Italy, Anna Garbagna tells us about the growth of cleaning business in short-term rental properties.
Among the many effects of the pandemic, there has certainly been an increase in short rentals, today a sector of great interest. In addition to hosting healthcare professionals during the health emergency, the short rental has guaranteed
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