Mother’s Day 2019

When is Mother’s Day 2019? Mother’s Day 2019 is on Sunday, May 12, 2019 (in 7 days). What is Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly…

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Flu Season Sets 10-Year Record

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that the U.S. has experienced 21 consecutive weeks of elevated flu activity, making this the longest flu season in a decade. According to Becker’s Clinical Leadership and Infection Control reports, the flu was still widespread in five states for the week ending April 20. Puerto…

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Clean Your Hands 5 May 2019

Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5th to remind us that Clean Hands Count every day of the year…and in more ways than we think. The WHO aims to catalyze the discussion on the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare and its overall improvement worldwide by bringing…

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British Cleaning Council Published Industry Report

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has published its most comprehensive report yet into the UK’s cleaning industry. For the first time it has also broadened the scope of its research to include data from across the cleaning, waste management, landscaping and FM sectors. The report estimates that, in total, these industries contributed almost €58 billion…

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3 Steps & 15 Seconds, Effectively Reducing Bacteria

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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 Microbiology & Infectious Diseases…

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International May Labour Day

Each year, people across the globe take to the streets to commemorate International Workers’ Day, or May Day. In dozens of countries, May Day is an official holiday, and for labour rights campaigners it is particularly important. In the United States, it is symbolic of past labour struggles against a host of workers’ rights violations,…

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Schools Tackle Germ Hotspots

Gymnasiums/Locker Rooms/Weight Rooms — Gymnasiums are another top candidate to harbor germs. While it’s impossible for every square foot of a school to be sanitized, some common hotspot areas deserve special attention. These areas are commonly used after hours and on weekends, and therefore pose challenges to regular cleaning. In addition, poorly ventilated areas with…

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Identify And Eliminate Indoor Air Pollutants

A lot of attention gets paid, and rightly so, to how cleaning chemicals affect indoor air quality (IAQ). The truth is, however, the air we breathe is far more polluted than most of us realize, before cleaning chemicals or equipment comes into play. Anyone responsible for in-house cleaning should understand what lurks in indoor air,…

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Priority To Hygiene In Healthcare

Cleaning and hygiene in healthcare form a complex of highly responsible tasks that demand outstanding capabilities. The expertise of professional building cleaners can lead to significant improvements to the standards of cleaning in healthcare facilities such as hospitals. The manufacturers of cleaning machines and equipment, as well as the suppliers of suitable cleaning agents and…

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