Sanitation

Winning The Bacteria War

Not everybody knows that a feminine hygiene unit can be a ideal breeding ground for potentially deadly bacteria. Viruses such as Hepatitis ‘B’ and ‘C’ can also be harboured in the unit. Industry expert Neil Kilshaw, Business Support Director for Cannon Hygiene, explains how, by choosing a quality feminine waste disposal service, number of bacteria can be significantly reduced to below the infectious level.

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The untouched feel

Any toilet is more inviting to use when it gives that hygienic and untouched look right from the entry door to the closet. With increasing awareness and high public demand, building owners and facility managers are opting for touch-free options to ensure optimum sanitary hygiene.

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Public Toilet Maintenance

When we ask “Why is the toilet dirty?” we trace its origin to many diverse and interrelated toilet issues, including design, behaviour, public health, social graciousness, cleaning skills and methods,…

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Designing Public Toilets

Public toilets are places where one is compelled to ease oneself in unfamiliar surroundings among strangers of the same sex. Therefore, the fundamental principles of the design of toilets include…

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In the market for proper sanitation

Poor sanitation spreads disease, yet efforts to provide subsidised toilets have been resisted for cultural
reasons in many developing countries. To improve the rate of uptake, some people are now advocating a market-based approach.

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Women in the cleaning industry:Making their (strong) presence felt

With the World Women’s Day falling on March 8, Clean India Journal interacted with some of the women associated with cleaning and the cleaning industry. Talking to women right from the janitor to the managing director level, Mohana comprehends that whether it is a man or a woman, it is the performance that ultimately matters.

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