Working with a healthcare client to improve standards is a key part of what The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) offers. Generally this is achieved by offering a tailored training programme for cleaning teams. However, as Denise Hanson explains, BICSc also offers a review of custom and practice to identify not only the issues that the site or client is facing but, more importantly, the underlying causes of these issues.

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Chris Wakefield reviews the specific moments that hand hygiene is required in healthcare settings and how it can be implemented most effectively to boost compliance.

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Chris Wakefield reviews the specific moments that hand hygiene is required in healthcare settings and how it can be implemented most effectively to boost compliance.

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Following a year of unprecedented challenges Cleaning Matters magazine speaks to industry experts to examine the challenges of COVID-19 on the cleaning & hygiene sector - and what impact these will have throughout 2021.

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With the prospect of a coronavirus vaccine offering a ray of hope for societies, Adrian Gee-Turner believes that, even with an effective vaccine or vaccines, the demand for disinfection products and services will be several factors larger than ever before.

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While governmental lockdowns forced many businesses to close their doors, many Ecolab textile care customers rapidly transformed their operations to support in the fight against COVID-19. Bert Bakker, vice president corporate accounts Textile Care at Ecolab Europe, reflects on the past few months and provides insight that will help commercial laundries restart safely and build resilience in the future.

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Dr Andrew Kemp analyses the links between cleaning and cross infection, focusing on medical devices and chemicals defined as biocides.

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Jangro, the UK and Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial suppliers, has launched two new guides to help businesses prepare for the return to work, as the country eases out of lockdown.

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Hygiene plays a vital role in society – and never more so than it does now. Renée Remijnse from Tork manufacturer Essity discusses the urgent need for hygiene products during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides an update on what Essity is doing in the global fightback against the virus.

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Dr Stefan Wagener, GBAC scientific advisor & trainer, executive director, at Biorisk International emphasises the importance of defining cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting.

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Extensive and thorough cleaning is the best way to keep a hospital facility in the cleanest state, but, argues Craig Boyle from Bagnalls, this can have an impact on the general wear and tear of the building. Find out other ways to keep your healthcare facility as clean as possible and how to combat the depreciation of the building this can cause.

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Following the success of National Bug Busting Day on 31 January, MediSupplies is raising awareness of measures that can be taken to prevent cross-contamination and reduce the spread of infection within organisations.

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Tinaz Ranina, infection prevention marketing lead at Diversey UK & Ireland, examines healthcare associated infections (HAIs), particularly those caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), which represent a significant impact on patient morbidity and mortality and increase the financial burden on healthcare systems.

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Andy Kemp presents the first in a series of articles intended to shed light on the many issues surrounding the way we approach chemical disinfection and decontamination of surfaces.

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The sheer volume of discarded textiles at an average hospital or healthcare setting can go un-noticed – almost hidden as part of the wider waste headache. But linens are one area, unlike many others, in which it is relatively easy to increase sustainability and save money, argues David Midgley, managing director, Regenex

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Dave Ford, Altro’s specifications manger - North, takes a look at the latest trends and developments in hygienic flooring for hospital and healthcare environments, and provides advice on how to find the right solution for your premises

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Kimberly-Clark Professional offers advice on how to improve washroom facilities within hospital and healthcare environments in order to meet the high hygiene standards required

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Health and safety, negative public image and staff absences are all at higher risk when care homes miss the fundamentals of correct infection prevention. Steve Nurdin, marketing manager at Cannon Hygiene, discusses why hygiene processes should be considered business critical

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Sepsis, the body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection, is life-threatening and reported to affect more than 30 million people worldwide every year, yet it remains a relatively unknown issue. Chris Wakefield, vice president, European marketing & product development at GOJO Industries-Europe, discusses what can be done to help tackle sepsis and strengthen preventative measures

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OCS was recently awarded a contract that covers cleaning services at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. Here, head of cleaning Yvonne Taylor details the organisation’s strict procedure to keep infectious bacteria to a minimum

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Eco-friendly chemical diluting & dosing systems for precision and efficiency

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ecgo® Exterior Surface Cleaner is an efficient, high performance cleaner based on the latest intelligent fluids® technology.

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Not to be confused with the ionisation of water, which has had negative press, Electro Chemical activation is a process utilising normal tap water and table salt, or other natural minerals, acting as an electrolyte. A special low voltage electrical cell in the device separates and recombines these elements to produce a Hypochlorous based solution. Hypochlorous is a naturally occurring substance with a powerful disinfecting action with the other oxidants released in the process producing a mild

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At Ark we understand that commercial pest control issues need to be dealt with immediately and with discretion in order for your business to continue running smoothly.

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Jangro’s Enviro- Concentrates have been specially formulated by experts to deliver chemicals easily and economically.

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A full range of metal products including ...

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Lightweight handy unit for convenient foam cleaning

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CleanLink’s new state of the art Portal hosted service gives you a secure, easy to use platform to manage and share documents & files with your Clients and Staff via the web.

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In this section : 1. The WJA Statement of Policy in relation to the Health and Safety Commissions 'Revitalising' initiative. 2. The Medical/Surgical advice about Water Jetting Injuries (taken from the WJA Code of Practice - Blue). 3. Reference to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (taken from the WJA Code of Practice - Blue)

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We thoroughly clean all common areas of residential blocks and estates.

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Blu Away is Bio-Productions’ highly effective cleaner for washrooms.

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Versatility & value for push-pump applications

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Create the right first impression with a customised mat, display your company message or corporate logo, available in various sizes to suit your entrance area. Fully laundered and returned to your site at regular intervals.

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This product has been developed to provide the ultimate control methods for washroom water consumption. The unit has been carefully designed with innovative features to enable detailed site analysis.

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Available in 110 Volt and 240 Volt.

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