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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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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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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As the fight against hospital acquired infections continues, the introduction of microfibre to floor cleaning is playing a vital part in stopping bacteria being spread from floors to high-touch areas. James Taylor, Chicopee’s marketing director for EMEIA (Specialities), explains more

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Technology is playing an increasing part in all our lives – and the healthcare sector is no exception. But what effect does the use of hand-held devices for taking notes, checking symptoms and storing medical histories have on healthcare hygiene, asks Tork manufacturer SCA?

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The Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (ahcp), held its Professional Development Forum from June 8 – 10 at Chesford Grange in Warwickshire. The importance of working together with other colleagues, including clinical, nursing and administrative staff within the healthcare environment to tackle current challenges, in particular, infection prevention and control, emerged as a constant theme throughout the two-day programme 

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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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Highly effective 99.99% kill of both gram positive and gram negative bacteria proven by independent test.

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Fighting infection and creating spotless hospitals, wards, doctors' surgeries and departments is top of our agenda.

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The importance of using products and methods that minimise adverse impacts on health and the environment grows stronger every day.

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A concentrated yet mild detergent suitable for all laundry machines.

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Providing opportunities to disinfect and wash the hands is essential for proper hand hygiene ..

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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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Enov eFill – a comprehensive range of super concentrate chemicals

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Bio Blocks are Bio-Productions’ best-selling urinal blocks.

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This product will trap all bad odours from entering the washroom from the urinals, treat any build up or scaling within the pipework, whilst reducing water consumption by up to 96%.

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Enov UltraSan kills Norovirus, E. Coli, swine flu, HIV, Hepatitis C, MRSA and Clostridium difficile.

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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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Luxury disposable washroom hand towels

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D426 is a yellow beaded hand cleaner based on citrus solvents, fine scrubbing agents, emollients and detergents to give a powerful yet gentle cleaning action.

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