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…
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…
Anti-bacterial foam hand wash has been hailed as a germ ridding saviour but a new study has found that the foam-based soap may not actually have benefit at all. As well as being ineffective, there are plenty of other…
75% of people we surveyed said seeing a Certificate of Disinfection on display would reassure them of good hygiene standards. Who wouldn’t want to be known for having the cleanest possible premises? Microshield issue Certificates of Disinfection after every treatment…
Your toothbrush is home to more than 100 million bacteria including E. coli and staphylococci (Staph) bacteria. According to researchers, fecal germs are on your toothbrushes too. Where you store your toothbrush in your bathroom is important. In most bathrooms,…
You could go to these lengths to protect yourself or you could call in Microshield who will disinfect and decontaminate your office from top to bottom. This would keep staff protected from germs, prevent loss of productivity and save you…