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New antimicrobial coating could revolutionise cleaning methods
24th of October 2023
A surface coating said to provide long-lasting germ-free protection has been developed in Canada.
Made from a combination of ionic fluids and copper nanoparticles, the compound could be used on high-touch surfaces such as door knobs and hand rails, say its inventors.
Researchers from the University of Windsor in Ontario claim the germ-free
Dublin authorities need to be ‘more imaginative about public toilets’
23rd of October 2023
There are currently only 28 public toilets in operation in Dublin - but almost half of them are listed as 'closed' on the Dublin City Council website.
Councillors are now looking at ways of creating new facilities in a different social climate.
"In the 1970s we had 40 public toilets within the core city centre, but many of these have now closed
Innovation and sustainability key themes of Hygienalia 2023
20th of October 2023
Taking place in Madrid from November 7-9 is the Hygienalia Spanish professional cleaning exhibition.
Two of the key themes of the show are innovation and sustainability - to be highlighted in two themed areas. The Green Line will be dedicated to environmental consciousness while the Red Line will focus on innovation.
In both instances visitors
ABM collaborates with Disability Rights UK on training programme certification
19th of October 2023
Integrated facility and aviation services provider ABM has announced a collaboration with Disability Rights UK (DRUK) to develop and certify new induction materials for its PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) team members.
Building on a pilot partnership for ABM's operation at Heathrow Airport, the new national certification by DRUK - a
A cut and dried debate on hand dryers
18th of October 2023
Claims that hand dryers may be spreading germs around the washroom have been circulating on the internet over the past few years. ECJ asks dryer manufacturers and other advocates to respond to these claims and explain why air dryers are a safe and effective method of hand drying.
The hand towels-versus-dryers debate has been going on for decades.
Swept under the carpet
17th of October 2023
Is it an open secret that increasing numbers of organisations are now swapping their carpets for hard floors? ECJ asks carpet care specialists about the elephant in the room – and invites them to make their own case for textile floor coverings.
Hard floors are appearing everywhere. It is becoming increasingly rare to find a restaurant, bar
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