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14 October 2021
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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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26 April 2021
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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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26 April 2021
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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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13 April 2021
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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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23 March 2021
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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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22 January 2021
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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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13 November 2020
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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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20 April 2020
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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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31 March 2020
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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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02 March 2020
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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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12 February 2020
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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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11 February 2020
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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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13 March 2020
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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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20 February 2019
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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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18 February 2019
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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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23 August 2018
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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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23 August 2018
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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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09 November 2017
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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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13 October 2017
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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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04 January 2017
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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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