Many people think that all disinfectant solutions are basically the same and the only differences are colour, fragrance, and maybe the dilution ratio. All disinfectants are not created equal. Microshield use a long lasting, environmentally friendly, non-allergenic disinfectant. Once applied,…
Have you ever had a course of antibiotics? Maybe you’ve had a few over the years? Can you imagine being unwell or having an infection but not having any antibiotics available to you because they’re no longer effective? This isn’t…
A study at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital found that two deadly drug-resistant types of bacteria (vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) & methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)) could survive for up to 24 hours on a keyboard. Most of the bacteria found by…
Scarlett Fever is making a comeback. Microshield specialise in infection prevention. Anyone can use the Microshield disinfection service to improve hygiene, reduce the risk of cross contamination & the spread of infection. Some illnesses come and go quickly but others…
Mould has been linked to several conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and eczema? If inhaled, mould spores can cause serious problems. Particularly to those with respiratory problems or weakend immune systems. One cubic meter of air in a mould contaminated…
A study carried out by Initial Washroom Hygiene, revealed that half of surfaces in workplace kitchens are contaminated by dangerously high levels of coliforms – the bacteria present in faeces which can lead to outbreaks of gastrointestinal disease. Your cleaners…
Microshield speak to a lot of peole who assume that because they clean, there’s no issue with hygiene. Thankfully, we have our handy little dipslides which are perfect for showing up all those germs invisible to the eye. Whilst cleaning…
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Norovirus infection causes gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). This leads to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus is notoriously difficult to get rid of as not only can it survive some disinfectants…
We assume they are safe. But in fact, many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic. The average household contains about 62 toxic chemicals, say environmental experts. We’re exposed to them routinely — from the phthalates in synthetic fragrances to the…
Do you sit your handbag on your desk ? Did you know women’s handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet? One in five handbag handles is home to sufficient bacteria (including fecal matter) to pose a risk…