The 28th May marks Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023, and an opportunity to raise awareness of menstrual hygiene rights worldwide. Although Menstrual Hygiene Day is just one day of the year, at Citron Hygiene, we continuously raise awareness of issues relating to menstruation and period dignity. Today, we are giving you a closer look into how… Continue reading How We’re Supporting Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023
Last Updated on 14th September, 2023 Tampons are an essential product that are used by millions of menstruators every month. In the UK alone, there are 15 million women who are of menstrual age, with each woman expected to use 10 tampons a month. This means an estimated 150 million tampons are used and disposed… Continue reading Can You Flush Tampons Down The Toilet?
What is period poverty? Period poverty refers to the lack of access to safe and sanitary menstrual products due to financial constraints. This can be caused by a wide range of life events and a lack of access to education about menstruation. Furthermore, period poverty can affect the way a person is treated and how… Continue reading How to Remove Barriers Around Period Poverty in Schools
95% of women are currently worried about the impact of the cost of living on their finances, while one in five has been unable to afford period products as a direct result of the crisis. These are just some of the shocking statistics Citron Hygiene discovered in recent research. With little to no UK government… Continue reading How the Cost of Living Crisis is Affecting Period Poverty
Across the globe, 1.8 billion people have a period each month. Despite menstruation being a normal part of life, period poverty is real and is escalating. In recent research commissioned by Citron Hygiene, we’ve looked at the extent of period poverty in the UK, what factors are leading to this rise and what businesses can… Continue reading Period Poverty is Real: Why Every Business Should Care
We are proud to have co-sponsored the next annual Loo of the Year Awards on its 35th anniversary with our partners at Aunt Flow. Established in 1987 this competition recognises and rewards the most outstanding washrooms across the UK and Northern Ireland. From leading restaurants to visitor attractions, each nominee’s washroom facilities are assessed by… Continue reading Citron Hygiene is Sponsoring the Loo of the Year Awards 2023
We’re going through challenging economic times, so we know how important it is for businesses to save costs right now. We want to help, which is why we’re giving all new customers an exclusive washroom services offer to take advantage of! What is the washroom services offer? We want your washroom to be in its… Continue reading Free Washroom Services This January for New Customers
Periods are a normal bodily function for menstruators across the globe, and continuously purchasing sanitary products can be very unrealistic for those already struggling with daily costs of living. Amidst global concerns surrounding inflation and the UK cost of living being higher than ever, less and less women are able to afford period products. In… Continue reading What is the Period Products Act in Scotland?
Washroom and Hygiene As times change, the environments we use must change too. Unfortunately, when it comes to public washrooms, changes are not happening fast enough. It’s time to start thinking about how we can provide inclusive washrooms that are considerate towards all washroom users’ needs; many people still face a range of issues when… Continue reading Providing For a Diverse Workforce in Your Washroom
The challenges presented by high street retail Caffe Nero, the premium coffee and food retail chain, is an instantly recognisable name on the high street with over 600 stores across the world. They understand the importance of the washroom experience and how it can reflect on other parts of the business. If a customer perceives… Continue reading Effective sanitary disposal in a busy high street setting
