Nurses Appose Contract Cleaning in NHS Hospitals
May 7, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : News , add a commentNurses have voted very much in favour of bringing the cleaning of NHS wards back in-house instead of contract cleaning.
May McCreaddie, from Glasgow, proposed calling on the RCN Council to lobby the Government to halt contract cleaning.
May explains: ‘There has been an increase in hospital infections and a decline in cleanliness. It’s quite simple. We know what works, we have been there, we have had them. They are called ward domestics, they are an integral part of the team.’
Your Toilet Seat May Be Cleaner Than Your Keyboard!
May 1, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : News, computer cleaning, Contract Cleaning , add a commentAccording to research your computer keyboard can harbour more bacteria than the average toilet seat.
Microbiologists and computer experts have found that office workers could be putting their health at risk, because their keyboards are home to 150 times more bacteria than the recommended limit.
Health experts said many of the bugs could be caused by workers failing to practise essential hygiene routines and eating lunch at PCs is also thought to contribute to the spread of bacteria.
Microbiologist, James Francis who led the investigation said two keyboards he examined under a microscope contained levels of bacteria so high they had to be removed from the office. He also said one carried more bacteria than the average toilet seat and that he had rarely come across anything as filthy.
I feel slightly disturbed by this, sitting here tapping at my keyboard.
Perhaps it’s time to hire a contract cleaning company to clean your office!
Tips for Cleaning Your Car!
April 29, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, environment , add a commentThe maintenance of a car can tell you a lot about a person, so why not make a good impression by keeping yours clean.
Here are some tips on how to clean your car effectively:
- Cleaning your car at home is not only the most cost effective, but it’s also great exercise. Hose the car down, then clean the car starting with the roof and working your way down the sides with hot soapy water and a sponge.
- Once the outside of the car is sparkly, you can begin cleaning the interior. Give the floor and the seats a good vacuum and clear out all those crumbs and dirt, and polish those sideboards.
- Put a waste bin in a convenient place in your car (preferably hidden) to put your rubbish in and safe your car smelling bad.
- Finally, finish of the wash by investing in an air freshener this will complete the clean and leave your car smelling fragrant.
Cleaning Staff Guarantee Should Be Brought in to Hospitals, Says Unison
April 15, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : News , add a commentUnison, who represents a range of staff including nurses, cleaners and porters, said hospitals should have 2 cleaners for every 30 patients.
Hospitals should be cleaned from 8am to 9pm to try and fight super-bugs such as MRSA, but the government said cleaning was too complex to have specific quotas.
The union have complained of there being no minimum staffing levels for cleaners or times for the hospital to be cleaned. They also believe that they need to use the whole hospital team if they are going to fight the super-bugs.
Unison’s head of health, Karen Jennings, said: ‘Cleaning staff are frustrated because they know which cleaning products are effective, what equipment they need, how many staff it takes to really clean a ward well, but they are rarely consulted or listened to.’
She continues: ‘It should be a requirement that all NHS organisations have safe minimum staffing levels for their cleaning services that are based on quality, not cost, and with staff receiving proper, up to date training and equipment.’
Contract Cleaning Market Gets New Business Ratio Report
April 7, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : News, Contract Cleaning , add a commentThis new Business Ratio Report compares the financial performance of the leaders in this Industry sector, offering a quick and cost-effective competitor analysis tool for senior management.
Ratios are an invaluable tool for comparing the performance of contract cleaning companies. The relative profitability, growth or debt levels, for example, of differently sized companies can be directly measured or compared with ease.
Your Business Ratio Report will focus on the performance of key players in the contract cleaning industry. A Business Ratio report is, in effect, a complete financial reference for the sector.
What can the report be used for?
A Rusiness ratio Report can be used to assess trading and financial information on:
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The Contract Cleaning Industry’s:
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Tips For Keeping Your Bedroom a Clean Restful Environment
April 3, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice , add a commentIsn’t it just the best feeling when you go to your bedroom and it’s clean, tidy and you get in to a freshly made bed. So why I ask do we so often live in a bedroom full of clutter?
And if like me you find it dfficult to maintain a clean, tidy room. Then here are some tips to helps you along:
- Keep the dirty clothes that cause a great deal of the mess in your room, so invest in a good cleaning basket and if possible have separate ones for your different clothes i.e. one for underwear and one for casual wear.
- Once you have accomplished organising your dirty laundry it’s time to sort out your clean items, I guarantee that at least a third of the clothes in your wardrobe are never worn. So be strict with yourself and get rid of anything you don’t wear. Then organise your remaining clothes in order that suits you best i.e. trousers, tops, jackets that kind of thing.
- It is useful to have a study area in one area of your room, to keep any studying materials and electronic equipment in and also ensure all your reading materials are organised and put away in bookshelves or something similar.
- Finally it is important that your bed itself is kept clean and clutter free to ensure you have a completely rested night’s sleep.
Once you make these changes your room will be a more relaxing environment and being organised will save you a lot of time in the long run.
So get cleaning!
Promised Hospital Deep Clean Misses Target
March 31, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : News , add a commentThe NHS target to deep clean all the hospitals in England by the end of March is likely to be missed.
Ministers expect 93% of trusts to have completed the process by today (Monday) and the rest have apparently started their cleans and will finish soon.
However, the Tories said it was a shambles as not all the money promised to cover the costs of cleaning has been used correctly.
A total of £60m has been spent on cleaning but the Tories say just £15.6m has gone to hospitals to pay for it.
To add to the criticisms, infection control experts have said that the programme is a gimmick and that it will only have a short-term impact on hospital infections such as MRSA.
Dr Jodi Lindsay, an expert in Infectious diseases: ‘The reason that it’s not going to work is that MRSA is carried by people and as soon as you deep clean a hospital, if you let people back into it again, you’re going to have the same MRSA problem.’
Cleaning firms have said the government should instead have properly funded day-to-day cleaning.
Cleaning With Lemons!
March 20, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice , add a commentHere are a few tips on using lemons to clean certain items.
- To remove limescale, soak a paper towel in lemon juice, cover limescale with it for one hour before rinsing. Repeat as necessary. Do not use on thinly plated surfaces, such as gold taps.
- To whiten your whites, soak the fabrics in lemon juice for 15 minutes then wash as usual.
- To buff brass or copper, mix juice with coarse salt crystals, dip a soft cloth into the mixture, then rub away the tarnish. Polish up with a dry cloth.
Hospitals Get Major Clean in Bid to Fight Superbugs
March 11, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : News , add a commentTwo UK hospitals are being given a deep clean later this month. The West Kent Primary Care Trust hospitals, will be cleaned as part of the Government’s Deep Clean directive to help fight superbugs.
Livingstone Hospital and Gravesham Community Hospital are the lucky two hospitals that have been chosen. Each clean will last for between three and four days.
The Deep Clean directive has been introduced by the Department of Health to help reduce infections in hospitals across the country.
Chairman of the Patient Public Involvement Forum Diane Steltner has said: ‘Any form of cleaning is always good and a deep clean for a hospital is extra special.’
Takeaways in Dorset Under Threat if They Don’t Start Cleaning Up
March 7, 2008 Posted by Administrator in : News , add a commentTakeaway owners in Bournemouth could have their licenses reviewed if they fail to clean up their premises.
According to the local community between the hours of 12-4am the town is a disgrace with all the litter. The takeaways are supposed to be cleaned up outside every 30 minutes but this doesn’t appear to be the case.
Cllr David Smith, cabinet member for the community says: “I don’t think that’s happening. If they don’t comply, their licences will be reviewed. I want to see this town clean 24 hours a day, not 20.”
Cllr Smith has said he wants licensees to take responsibility for sweeping up the pavement outside their own premises.