The average American spends about six hours per week cleaning, however 34 percent wonder if they are cleaning enough and 31 percent are not sure if they are cleaning correctly, according to a new survey from the American Cleaning Institute. The survey of 1,000 adults found that 28 percent clean their homes more than average…

You may think that using a hand dryer in a public bathroom is a far more sustainable and hygienic method of drying your hands than using hand towels. On the contrary, a recent study has uncovered the disturbing truth that doing so could actually be spreading human waste bacteria far and wide. Researchers from the…

Flu season is already in full swing. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Flu View report outlined 40 states that were already experiencing sporadic influenza activity. Of the remaining 10, two states reported regional activity; six states reported local flu activity; and two states reported no activity. Part of the reason that…

Today is Thanksgiving Day, but do you hear about Thank Your Cleaner Day? Kärcher is partnering with the CSSA and other cleaning industry associations and cleaning contractors to spread the word and encourage universal recognition of Thank Your Cleaner Day 2018. Taking place on 17 October 2018, Thank Your Cleaner Day is a global initiative for…

Offices need to implement new, proactive hygiene solutions in line with changing trends, says Essity in their latest White Paper. The document, which uses data from the global Essity Hygiene & Health Report 2018-2019, plus insights from the Tork Office Trend Report, reveals that 73% of UK offices are now open plan. Essity’s Stuart Hands…

Good nail care is important, but it’s possible to overdo it. For instance, it turns out that too much clipping can actually be harmful. Trimming nails every day can create stress across the entire nail. Over time, it can change nail shape and even lead to conditions like ingrown toe nails. It’s fine to trim…

Your Mom told you not to do it, and new research confirms that nose-picking isn’t healthy for you or those around you. In a study involving 40 adults, British researchers found that the bacteria behind potentially lethal pneumonia could be spread by picking and rubbing the nose. It was known that the pneumococcus bacteria that…

Every year, a total of 4 million Canadians (one in eight) are affected by a food-borne illness, according to the Government of Canada. A new study has uncovered a low level of awareness among youth around the proper precautions they need to take when it comes to handling food. The research from the University of…

A new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that when it comes to handwashing before meals, consumers are failing to properly clean their hands 97 per cent of the time. “As a mother of three young children, I am very familiar with the mad dash families go through to put dinner on…

What is influenza? Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a viral infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. About 10 to 20% of Americans get the flu each year. Some people can get very sick from the flu. The flu may cause fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches, and…