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Microban Suggests Five Areas in the Kitchen to Keep Clean During the Holidays

A list of the top five kitchen hygiene hotspots that need to be kept clean over the holiday season has been compiled by antibacterial protection specialist Microban. “Most of these measures are commonsense but in the general Christmas run-up they can easily be forgotten," ...More

November 22, 2011

Posted in News

Global Disinfectants Market to Reach $2.9 Billion by 2017

According to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), the global market for disinfectants is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2017, primarily driven by increased focus on hygiene and growing concerns over spread of infectious diseases in both residential ...More

November 15, 2011

Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization, Environmental Hygiene

Gates Foundation Funds Novel Third World Sanitation Proposal

For less than $100 and a day's work, a single family in an undeveloped country can construct a solid waste disposal system that not only processes the waste, but requires no electricity or additional energy while destroying harmful pathogens. So argues a Duke University ...More

November 8, 2011

Posted in News, Infections & Pathogens

Dirt Prevents Allergy, Research Shows

If infants encounter a wide range of bacteria they are less at risk of developing allergic disease later in life. This is the conclusion of research from the University of Copenhagen, which suggests completely new factors in many modern lifestyle diseases. Oversensitivity ...More

November 2, 2011

Posted in News, Infections & Pathogens

Gas Pumps Among the Dirtiest Surfaces, Study Reveals

Just in time for cold and flu season, new testing in six major U.S. cities reveals that gas pump and mailbox handles may be among the dirtiest surfaces Americans touch. The results, released today by Kimberly-Clark Professional, show that more than 60 percent of gas pump ...More

October 25, 2011

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Infections & Pathogens, PPE & Standard Precautions

International Hygiene Study Reveals How Personality, Manners and Profession Affect Health

October marks the start of this year's cold and flu season. It is important to note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 15 million to 60 million Americans, or 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population will contract the flu this year. ...More

October 14, 2011

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Kimberly-Clark Professional Launches The Healthy Workplace Project Desk Caddy

Just as the traditional start to the flu season is set to begin, Kimberly-Clark Professional announces the introduction of The Healthy Workplace Project Desk Caddy. The Desk Caddy is a key new component of The Healthy Workplace Project, the Kimberly-Clark Professional ...More

October 5, 2011

Posted in News

Study Confirms No Link Between Real-World Use of Antibacterial Soaps and Antibiotic Resistance

Newly published research reaffirms that the use of antibacterial wash products in the home environment does not contribute to antibiotic or antibacterial resistance, confirming previous research that showcased similar findings. The study, published in the peer-reviewed ...More

October 4, 2011

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Kick Bad Habits and Fight the Flu at the Office

As flu season approaches, nearly 70 percent of employees admit to coming into the office while sick, a habit that may increase the spread of this common virus at the office. Even with heightened preventive measures at businesses across the country, this finding from a ...More

September 30, 2011

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, Infections & Pathogens

Podcasts Feature Discussions About New Research in Sustainability and Hygiene

SCA, a global hygiene products company, announces its Tork "Better Business" podcast series. The first episodes in the series discuss the benefits of sustainability and hygiene and create understanding for listeners on why these topics are vital to any business. Future ...More

August 25, 2011

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene

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