Businesses large and small rushed to introduce additional and stricter cleaning and hygiene processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This had an impact on the focus on sustainability as Lynne Snoding explains.

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Traditionally, bleach and quaternary ammonium (Quats) disinfectants have been the most commonly employed by cleaning and disinfection companies. However, as Adrian Gee-Turner observed, the COVID-19 pandemic has re-focused attention on disinfectants and prompted users to start seeking assurance on issues such as effectivity against different pathogens, speed of action and handling safety. 

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Dave Benson explores the features and benefits of encapsulated softeners and the issue with fibre size that has become more of a problem for commercial laundries in their endeavours to meet supply for the hospitality sector.

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Cleaning teams in hospitals and care homes put a huge amount of effort into their housekeeping operations. The aim is to create and maintain safe facilities that provide a pleasant environment and protect patients, guests, staff, and visitors against infections. But, asserts Donna Mitchell, doing the work is only part of the equation – people also need to “feel” safe and that often comes down to “perceptions.”

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How will hospitals ensure that their premises are clean and hygienic when out-patients and visitors finally return in large numbers? Liam Mynes poses this question as the healthcare sector works towards reopening for business as usual.

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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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Water Jetting Association Members

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Anti-Bacterial hand gel

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TracLogik allows you to track anything you choose, via the internet, right out of the box.

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Bio-Productions’ urinal blocks are the original non-pDCB blocks, which continue to set the industry standard for safety and effectiveness.

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Clean your world - your way

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The Enviro range of chemicals has been formulated to ensure the impact is kept to an absolute minimum and has been designed to comply with all current European Regulations concerning biodegradability and the preservation of the environment.

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Anti-Bacterial hand and Surface disinfectant wipes for use in Kitchens, Gymnasiums, service vans etc…

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Xola Clean Concentrate from Bio-Productions is one of the most powerful and versatile cleaners available.

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The new TASKI Swingo 2100μicro represents an evolution in micro ride on scrubber driers. The TASKI Swingo 2100μicro combines compact design with an unchallenged performance and high flexibility for operations beyond traditional boundaries.

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The chewing gum removal additive is based on a sugar beet surfactant, which we are proud to say makes it a 100% renewable cleaning product.

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The OMEGA4 is a 4.5 bar medical steam cleaning machine which, like the OMEGA8, has been designed and built specifically for the health industry.

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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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Lightweight handy unit for convenient foam cleaning

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Citra Clean Concentrate is Bio-Productions’ uniquely versatile and effective cleaning product for all types of janitorial cleaning and most industrial applications.

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Our user friendly range of battery and mains powered automatic drain dosing systems are perfectly designed for enzyme dosing which break down grease and bacteria from grease traps and drains, eliminating smells and blockages that can be unpleasant, inconvenient and costly.

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