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

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Washroom hygiene processes are the core of ABC hygiene's service offerings

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Graffiti Protect is an integral part of the ecgo-system® and is specially developed to protect brick, concrete and stone surfaces from long term damage due to graffiti attack.

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The Texatherm Cleaning System is a patented process combining a unique chemical technology with heat, agitation and reaction between two solutions.

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A concentrated yet mild detergent suitable for all laundry machines.

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

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Bio Dose is Bio-Productions’ cost-effective biological treatment fluid for the maintenance of all waste systems.

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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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Orange Squirt is Bio-Productions’ powerful multi-purpose orange-based cleaner and degreaser.

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OEM Solutions start with discovery, what are your goals and how can we help meet these goals with a product development plan?

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A combination of Seko technology and advanced electronic design has enabled Seko to offer a wide range of automatic systems for a variety of dosing applications.

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

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Hyflex from Bio-Productions transforms floors into hard wearing, easily maintained surfaces and provides an exceptionally long wear-life.

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Based on intelligent fluids® technology ecgo® Floor Cleaner is an efficient, high performance cleaner developed to thoroughly clean all floor surfaces, leaving surfaces not only clean, but also dirt repellent.

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Super high solids metallised polish.

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