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Critical cleaning and disinfection
15th of September 2010
Effective environmental hygiene requires a methodical and frequent cleaning and disinfection regime - they are both critical in the prevention of infection spread. Diversey has experience in working with professionals from all industries to develop the most appropriate procedures, as the company's Meredith Theelen, Arnoud Gengler and Melanie Witt
The holy grail
15th of September 2010
Mike Sullivan, managing director of GOJO Industries, addresses specific hand hygiene requirements for healthcare workers and outlines how compliance is key to implementing a successful programme.
The role of hand hygiene in helping to prevent the spread of viruses and infections has been universally acknowledged. International organisations and
High-tech healthcare
15th of September 2010
What are the latest cleaning and hygiene technologies in the healthcare sector? Ann Laffeaty looks at steam cleaning, ultrasonic tanks, silver ion systems plus some innovative ideas for the future such as patient tracking technology and 'intelligent' hand washing systems.
The healthcare sector is coming under increasing pressure to reduce HCAI
Important matters afoot
15th of September 2010
Entrance matting provides a visitor with their first impression of an office, supermarket, bank or other facility. But how do matting manufacturers go about maximising the attractiveness of their products while also effectively trapping soiling?
When entering a prestigious international bank or an exclusive store, we are more likely to scan the
Inclusive strategy
15th of September 2010
Global building services organisation Sodexo was recently named as the top company in a worldwide index that recognises companies which actively engage in diversity and inclusion practices. ECJ examines the definition of the term and talks to Sodexo about how it has become a key element of the culture.
Diversity management is a term that may
Too many mops?
15th of September 2010Flat mops, pocket mops, Kentucky mops – why are there so many different types of mop available for the simple task of floor cleaning? And with the advent of microfibre products, is there still a place for the traditional cotton mop? Ann Laffeaty finds out.
The mopping industry has been witnessing a microfibre revolution over recent years.
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