Only 60% workers wash hands after toilet

May 7, 2019 | Comments Off on Only 60% workers wash hands after toilet
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UK office cleaning company SMC Premier surveyed UK office workers about their hygiene habits at work and the results revealed a disturbing statistic that only 61% of respondents wash their hands properly with warm water and soap after going to the toilet. The survey also uncovered that women are more hygienic than men after using…

Students Encouraged To Appreciate Housekeeping Staff

May 6, 2019 | Comments Off on Students Encouraged To Appreciate Housekeeping Staff

A recent editorial in The University of Maryland College Park’s student newspaper encouraged students to show some consideration and appreciation for the university’s custodial staff. In fact, the article on The Diamondback website asks students to consider “making the extra two-minute hike to the dumpster outside” with their food remnants and “maybe try not to…

Mother’s Day 2019

May 6, 2019 | Comments Off on 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…

Flu Season Sets 10-Year Record

May 5, 2019 | Comments Off on 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…

Clean Your Hands 5 May 2019

May 5, 2019 | Comments Off on 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…

Happy International Workers’ Day!

April 30, 2019 | Comments Off on Happy International Workers’ Day!

Our offices are closed today for Workers’ Day from May 1 to 4, Have a good day! DoctorClean Staff

British Cleaning Council Published Industry Report

April 29, 2019 | Comments Off on 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…

3 Steps & 15 Seconds, Effectively Reducing Bacteria

April 29, 2019 | Comments Off on 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…

International May Labour Day

April 28, 2019 | Comments Off on 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,…

Schools Tackle Germ Hotspots

April 26, 2019 | Comments Off on 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…