Food for thought….
We’re taught from a young age that picking our nose is a disgusting habit. Not only do we think its unhygienic, but having a good rummage could tear our nostrils’ fragile skin, as well as increasing the risk of developing…
Tag infection prevention
Is cleaning alone enough to protect you from risk?
Microshield are delighted to work with forward thinking businesses who understand the importance of good hygiene practice, keeping their customers safe and protecting their business reputation. Who wouldn’t want that certainty? Anyone can use our disifection service to ensure a…
Are you colonised by MRSA?
Up to 1 in every 3 people are colonised by MRSA bacteria. Like other types of staph bacteria, it’s usually harmless for most healthy people. However, it can cause problems if it’s able to enter the body or it infects…
Antimicrobial resistance a ‘greater threat than cancer by 2050’
Imagine a world where people might die from common infections because antibiotics are a thing of the past. This isn’t the stuff of science fiction, it’s a very real proscpect on our horizon. As soon as 2050 antibiotic resistance could…
Bacteria and Viruses can be picked up in unexpected places
This is a scary story and it demonstrates how easily bacteria and viruses can be picked up – with devastating consequences. We all assume that because we clean and things look nice and shiny, there’s no issue with hygiene,…
How far does your sneeze travel?
When you cough or sneeze, the droplets can travel up to 4 metres. Not ideal if you’re working in a typical office space – just think of all those tiny particles landing on keyboards, phones, pens & paper. Microshield…
Norovirus is notoriously difficult to get rid of. Microshield can help.
Noroviruses are spread through consumption of faecally contaminated food and water or by direct person to person contact. Environmental contamination may also act as a source of infection eg door handles, crockery and cutlery. Those infected shed the virus in…
Ghostbusters for germs
Microshield are a bit like ghostbusters but it’s germs we exterminate. We use an environmentally friendly, non-allergenic fog to eliminate bacteria, viruses, odours and moulds. Anyone can use our service – if you have a duty of care, a…
Could your toilet seat be cleaner than your child’s toys?
When compared to an average toilet seat, children’s toys and equipment like balls, computer game controllers and bicycles were found to carry far more germs. Common contaminants include E. coli and enterobacteriaceae. Since children put everything into their mouth,…
Would you like sickness with that?
This swab sample was taken from a touch screen til in a cafe last week. The till looked perfectly clean, the swab showed otherwise – those red splodges show that coliforms are present – these are found in the gut…