Office workers touch their hands to their faces an average of 18 times an hour. When we touch our faces, we bring all the collected gunk from our keyboard, desktop or phone right to our respiratory and digestive systems every…
The red, bloodshot eyes that people get after being in a swimming pool aren’t caused by chlorine, as thought — but by what happens when people urinate in the water. People weeing in the pool means the urine reacts with…
NHS bosses are warning we should be braced for a bad flu season. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do something to reduce germs and help prevent the spread of infection? Microshield can help. We work across a number…
Your belly button is overflowing with bacteria. In fact, there is so much bacteria in your belly button that you could be uniquely identified by the vomit-inducing ecosystem you’re harboring. Scientists identified 2,368 species of bacteria after swabbing the navels…
When you cough germs can travel about 3 metres if you do not put your hand or a handkerchief over your nose and mouth. Think about all the items those droplets cover, especially in an office environment. Microshield can help…
If you’re one of those people who doesn’t stroll into the gym shower with a cool pair of slides, you’re about to be shocked. A man in Texas caught a flesh-eating infection after taking a shower barefoot in his gym.…
We work with Nurseries to help them achieve the highest levels of hygiene. Here’s a shot from our recent visit to Coconut Corner Childcare Centre in Glasgow. The team at Coconut Corner understand the importance of good hygiene practices as…
The figures from the ONS show that Britons were absent for an average of 4.3 days last year, with coughs and colds the most common cause followed by back pain. How much is that costing you business? Anyone can use…
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…
Are you surrounded by people coughing & spluttering? Do you know a cough or sneeze can travel 6-8 meters? That bacteria is landing on all the surfaces you touch. On average you touch your face 2000 to 3000 times per…
