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🦠 Shoe soles have been shown to transfer infectious microorganisms to floor and ground surfaces, making them a potential source of infection. 🦠 Pathogens can survive on floors for extended periods of time, making them a potential source of infection even after the initial contamination has occurred. 🦠 Floors can become contaminated with a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or through the air. Floors are an important part of our homes, schools, and hospitals, but they can also be a source of germs and infection. Studies have shown that floors...

According to the government press release of 3rd March 2022 entitled ‘Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England’ this particularly unpleasant virus is surging in education settings and care homes across the country. Government advice on reducing the spread taken from the press release: How to reduce the spread of norovirus Stay at home if you are experiencing norovirus symptoms. Do not return to work or send children to school until 48 hours after symptoms have cleared. Also avoid visiting elderly or poorly relatives, particularly if they are in hospital or a care home. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap...

It's well known that staff sickness costs UK business an enormous amount of money every year and good hygiene protocols can make all the difference. The key thing is using the right products and using them properly, something that unfortunately many companies overlook. We are always happy to help so if you want to make some positive changes and protect your staff and customers then drop us a line, even if its just for some advice (we don't charge for that!).email: info@serenityhygiene.com or give us a call on 0330 043 1029

Norovirus, also known as winter vomiting disease, is on the rise again according to a report in the BMJ. A familiar set of warnings about ward closures and avoiding visits to patients in hospital was also issued, but why does this one virus cause the NHS such difficulty? While norovirus does occur year-round, there is a winter peak in cases that clashes with the winter rush on the NHS. The symptoms of norovirus – diarrhoea and vomiting – typically last a day or two. While you may spend those days wishing you were dead, the chances of long-term harm from...