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…
If you’ve ever harboured doubts about the personal hygiene habits of your work colleagues… A staggering 62 per cent of men do not wash their hands after going to the bathroom. And while women are slightly better than men, 40…
Residents of Newton Mearns and the surrounding areas have been dealing with an infestation of flies for weeks, however it seems there are plans afoot to remove the source of the flies – an illegal dump. If you’re concerned about…
We took this swab from an office last week. The office looked perfectly clean but the swab tells a very different story. As you can see there’s mould growth on here and those reds dots are Coliforms – Coliforms are…
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,…