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You think you’ve cleaned up?

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…

Fly tipping

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…

Do your colleagues make you sick?

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…

How do you set yourself apart from the competition?

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…

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…

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…