Monthly Archives: December 2011

People touch thousands of surfaces every day, not realising that pressing each button, opening each door or grabbing a hand rail transfers millions of bacteria to their bodies. But with the cold and flu season gripping the UK in addition to people spending more time socialising at parties or Christmas shopping, it is even more …
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As more and more studies are published on the dangers of hygiene levels and spreading of infections in public spaces, an increasing number of people are rearranging their lives because of such fears. In conjunction with Global Hand Washing Day, which was held on October 15, a report revealed about two-thirds of people either avoid …
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Spring is the season traditionally associated with cleaning, but in many ways keeping tidy during the long winter months is even more essential. When the weather turns bad during winter many people feel they are fighting a losing battle to keep their homes and businesses clean, but here are some helpful hints to keep on …
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Some people seem to just attract germs and others seem to avoid the winter cold every single year. Research has revealed that many people who avoided getting colds are likely to stick to a few simple rules to keep germs at bay. Fresh air is good for you – it may be tempting to stay …
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The poor quality of university toilet roll is rubbing some students up the wrong way. “The toilet paper is so thin, it rips and it’s frustrating as you attempt to tear it off the dispenser,” said Michael Garofalo, junior from Libertyville, Illinois. Kansas is in the lead when it comes to toilet roll usage, using …
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