The health and fitness industry in the UK has been growing exponentially over the last few years with almost 10 million people now having a gym membership. There are now over 7000 gyms in the UK competing with each other to attract members.1 In such a competitive industry it’s vital that a gym provides high… Continue reading Washroom solutions for gyms
Athletes might not be the first people you think of to learn good hygiene practices from but elite athletes and their coaching & management teams know much more than you might think.
Combatting the Threat of Pneumonia – World Pneumonia Day
Did you know that in the UK alone, sepsis kills 5 people every hour with a total of 52,000 dying from sepsis each year which is more than bowel, breast and prostate cancer combined? This is a pretty awful statistic displaying how life-threatening the disease is and much of a real issue sepsis is in… Continue reading How Hand Hygiene Can Prevent Sepsis
When you come to look at refurbishing your washrooms you need to take into account what the users want, as well as what your business wants from the project.
This article picks up on the fact that washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, was highlighted in the news in late September due to a study by The Royal Pharmaceutical Society study. This piece will examine the study and its findings and the importance of effective handwashing for everyone.
Restauranteurs should take note: the key to creating a good impression with your business may not be the food, service or decor. The most revealing experience a customer has in a restaurant isn’t usually at the table, but in the washroom. A recent YouGov survey found that 97% of British people would be put off returning… Continue reading Plate Up High Standards – Hygiene Tips for Restaurants
Irritant contact dermatitis affects many of the UK population, but good hygiene can help avoid itchy, sore and inflamed hands.
This article highlights the efficiency of modern hand dryers and how this ensures they are far better for the environment than traditional dryers. The piece uses the Citron Airjet Hand Dryer as an example of an eco-friendly hand dryer, as it can reduce hand drying costs by as much as 80%, as it operates at just 550w and can dry hands in just 10 seconds. The post takes a look at the history of hand dryers and why it makes sense to invest in modern hand dryers rather than relying on older models.
It’s quite shocking to believe that poor toilet hygiene actually spreads more E-coli than not washing your hands after handling raw meat but a recent study conducted by the Lancet Infectious Diseases found that this is actually the case. While no one should make the choice between washing hands after handling raw meat and packaging or… Continue reading Impact of Poor Hand Hygiene on the spread of E-Coli
