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The role of biotechnology in sustainable cleaning products
1st of May 2020
The first sustainable cleaning products appeared on the professional hygiene market in the early 1990s and the increase in demand for these products has led to innovation and several new technologies. Biotechnology is one of the most important, as Steve Teasdale, vice-president of scientific affairs at Innuscience explains.
The first sustainable
How effective cleaning measures create hygiene and safety
29th of April 2020
Irrespective of whether you are looking at viruses, bacteria or fungi - some of them are pathogenic for humans, ie, dangerous. Cleaning plays a major role in depriving these pathogens of their living conditions. Because dirt offers microorganisms a breeding ground until they find their way into the human body and can reproduce.
The risk of
Hygiene in healthcare - are cleaners a risk?
27th of April 2020
Cleaners play an important role in reducing the bacterial loading in hospitals. But are they actually part of the cross-contamination problem when moving from area to area, asks Ann Laffeaty?
The role of cleaners in our hospitals is crucial. They move unobtrusively between wards and corridors, cleaning up as they go and ensuring that all floors
Safer scrubber dryers
24th of April 2020
How do scrubber dryer manufacturers ensure that their machines are safe – both to operate and to be around? ECJ looks at the risks involved with scrubber drying and finds out about the latest safety features incorporated into today’s machines.
Scrubber dryers tend to be large and cumbersome. And like any sizeable machines they can be
Hand hygiene - why the lack of compliance?
6th of January 2020
We are constantly being reminded of the role that hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of germs. But studies regularly show that many people – including those working in hygiene-critical industries – are still failing to wash their hands as often as they should. Why is this the case, and how can well-designed hand washing
Sharing sustainable ideas
20th of December 2019
Cleaning company Portfolio hosted a round table discussion for its customers on the theme of sustainability issues in the facilities management sector. Antony Law, its managing director, writes for ECJ.
Recently The Churchill Group’s high-specification cleaning service, Portfolio, hosted a round table for its customers on sustainability
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