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Five Preventative cleaning measures

1.    Use coasters and mats – a simple way to stop marks on your surfaces and prevent any staining. 2.    Keep an absorbent cloth ready – so you can deal with spills as soon as they happen, it’s the best way to prevent stains. 3.    Invest in a good quality door mat – or better….

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Dirty Work: Shocking results of a UK office cleaning study

UK based workplace hygiene company Initial, part of the Rentokil-Initial Group, recently published the results of an office cleaning study.  Researchers swab tested a sample of communal kitchens in offices around the country.  The findings give us a revealing insight into the state of Britain’s hygiene habits. •    75% of kitchen work surfaces had more….

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46% of couples argue about cleaning

A recent survey has found that 46 per cent of couples who live together argue about the housework.  Common quarrels were how often it should be done, the best cleaning methods and of course, who should do it.  The figure is higher for those who have children; 55 per cent of couples with kids argue….

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Don’t Miss – Dirty Britain New Series

We are a Nation obsessed with cleaning, but are we really as clean as we think?  Dirty Britain is an ITV documentary series that explores the country’s dirt, litter and waste problems, and our attitudes towards cleaning. The first season aired last May and covered landfill waste, sewer maintenance and domestic cleaning, following the people….

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The importance of keeping your hands clean

Most of us wash our hands after using the bathroom and before preparing food.  But when you read these stats, you may wish to scrub yours a little more often. We touch an estimated 300 objects every 30 minutes.  Many people don’t realise that some contain more bacteria than a toilet seat, including MRSA, Salmonella….

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Did you know the average office desk contains more bacteria than a toilet seat?

Hygienists from The Healthy Workplace Project in Arizona collected nearly 5,000 swabs from office buildings.  Shockingly they found that desktop surfaces were contaminated with 20,000 germs per square inch.  This is 400 times more than can be found on a toilet seat. Top 5 most contaminated surfaces 1.    Kitchen tap handles 2.    Microwave doors 3.   ….

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How a mobile phone app is helping keep London clean

The Love Clean London App was developed by the LoveCleanStreets network.  It allows you to report litter, graffiti, fly tipping, and other environmental issues to the Local Authorities quickly and easily. Open the app, take a photograph of the problem, add a brief description and press submit.  Your report will be instantly sent to the….

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Managing workplace cleaning safety risks

Slips and trips are the number one cause of workplace injuries in the UK.  Around 50% of incidents happen due to bad house-keeping at work.  This includes trips because of untidy work spaces and slips on wet floors during cleaning. The Health & Safety Executive believes that floor cleaning is key in preventing many incidents. ….

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New research reveals women still do most of the cleaning

A major longitudinal study by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPP) is examining the opportunities and experiences of women born in 1958 and 1970. A think tank revealed that: • 77% of women do more housework than their husbands • 10% of married men do an equal amount • 13% of men do more….

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Cleaning the London Eye

A Daily Mail report gave us a fascinating insight into the cleaning of the London Eye last week.  The iconic landmark is being spring cleaned for the very first time since it opened in 2000. Hot pressure washers will be used to clean dirt and grime from the 440ft-high exterior.  Specialist technicians suspended on ropes….

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