http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog News About Office Cleaning and Related Services Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:17:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en According to research a new cleaning product could help cut rates of the MRSA superbug by a third. A study found that levels of MRSA were reduced by a third when wards were treated with Byotrol rather than standard bleach. The 11-month study at Manchester Royal Infirmary suggests the product could be ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/cleaning-product-could-reduce-mrsa-rates/ The Telegraph has published an online guide to all MPs expenses including their cleaning claims.  We reported earlier this month that MP Andrew Mitchell had claimed £19,000 worth of expenses including the cleaning of his swimming pool. A revelation that has left the public surprised and apalled at our Country's MPs. In the next few ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/mps-cleaning-other-expenses-published/ There is no doubt that littering is a constant problem around the streets of Britain and that one of the reasons for this could be because a parents tend to clean up for their children. This is the normal thing to do, but not making our kids clean up for themselves could lead to them littering in the future. But ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/games-to-make-cleaning-fun-for-kids/ According to a new report from the British Medical Association, pressure to treat too many patients too quickly leaves little time for proper hospital cleaning. The BMA also said hospitals should face sanctions if they fail to implement simple strategies like washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol rubs. Dr ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/too-many-patients-leave-hospitals-unclean/ The Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell claimed £19,000 worth of expenses on cleaning and decorating his home, it has been revealed. He spent nearly £12,000 between 2004-05 and 2007-08, including £2,500 on decorating his home and £2,650 on a new boiler. Mr Mitchell also claimed over £9,000 for cleaning and maintaining the garden ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/mp-andrew-mitchell-claims-%c2%a319000-expenses-on-cleaning/ Chemical fumes from cleaning products are among the most common allergens in the home, according to the Asthma Society of Canada. Here are a some cleaning tips for reducing asthma and allergies, using natural products: Avoid using commercial air fresheners, as they release chemicals into the air. To create your own natural air ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/cleaning-tips-for-reducing-allergies/ The Oven Pride advert that claimed cleaning was "so easy, even a man can do it" was not sexist, the advertising watchdog has said. The oven cleaning ad was the cause of 673 complaints, saying the advert was offensive because it suggested men were stupid and lazy. But the Advertising Standards Authority ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/cleaning-advert-cleared-of-claims-it-was-being-sexist/ It has been proved many times over that a clean and well organised office helps boost your employee’s productivity. Maintaining a clean office should be left to a professional office cleaning company, but to get the office really clean the cleaners require access to the surfaces, this requires a clutter-free ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/a-clean-office-boosts-workers-productivity/ It has been widely publicised that senior Tory MPs have been using their taxpayer-funded expenses to pay for unnecessary maintenance on their country estates. The MP’s have been putting things like cleaning of swimming pools and gardening on the expenses, which has understandably caused outrage to taxpayers. Former Agriculture Minister Douglas Hogg ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/mps-charge-pool-cleaning-to-expenses/ Lemons are a great natural and cheap choice of cleaning product! Here are some ways you can use them to freshen up your household: - Lemon peels are fantastic for getting rid of odours. Just stuff small pieces of peel down the drain, run some water, turn on your disposal, and let it ... http://www.totalclean.co.uk/blog/lemons-the-all-purpose-natural-cleaner/