WASHROOM HYGIENE


BEATING BACTERIA


The washroom is a hotbed for germs, which is why robust cleaning and hygiene practices are vital for infection control. Steve Levy, the innovator behind Sterillo, explains why doubling up on pathogens is the way forward when it comes to washroom hygiene.


From bugs lurking on door and flush handles, to bacteria- ridden taps and soap dispensers, washrooms are the perfect environment for germs to multiply and spread. If stringent hygiene measures are not followed by users and cleaning operatives, cleanliness levels can rapidly decrease, posing serious health risks to all.


From streptococcus and E.Coli, to norovirus and COVID-19, there are a number of viruses and illnesses that can be easily transmitted in an unclean washroom. All of these problems can be picked up by users, both by touching infected surfaces, but also inhaling microscopic airborne droplets. With so many pathogens hiding in the washroom, a dual approach to washroom hygiene has never been more important in the battle against the bugs.


“From streptococcus and E.Coli, to norovirus and COVID-19, there are a number of viruses and illnesses that can be easily transmitted in an unclean washroom.”


Hand hygiene Hand washing and drying are some of the most important processes to practice when it comes to hygiene and infection control. However, pre-pandemic stats show that just 20% of people wash their hands properly, with soap


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and water for an adequate amount of time. And even more fall short when it comes to drying hands.


People either wipe their hands on their clothes, or don’t bother to dry them at all. But when you avoid the hand dryer and use clothes, such as jeans or coats, to dry, you could be picking up even more bacteria in the process.


The drying part of the hand hygiene process is vital. In fact, with damp hands a thousand times more likely to spread germs, hand washing is almost pointless if you


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