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Leading Microbiologist links absenteeism in work and schools to basic hygiene
World renowned expert on bacteria and viruses Dr Charles Gerba is calling on New Zealand workplace and education facilities to lift their standards of hygiene in order to lift the…
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The Real Dirt on Desks
One of the worst places for bacteria in an office is on the average desk or workstation. University of Arizona germ guru Professor Charles Gerba has studied bugs and bacteria…
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The Green Cleaning Movement
The Green Cleaning movement has gained momentum around the world – there is strong demand from governments, companies and the public to encourage environmental sustainability. Green Cleaning involves using refined…
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Fair Deal for Crest Franchisees
Because of concern in the cleaning industry about the low wages and poor conditions applied to employees of some unscrupulous cleaning companies, Crest wishes to make any potential customers aware…
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Unclean Offices Concern Workers
A 2005 survey of tenants by an American company ‘ServiceMaster Clean’ found that unclean offices are a major concern of workers and create more sick days: 85% of office workers…
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Filthy Desks in Offices Spark Disease Warning
Office workers would be better off eating their lunch in the lavatory because of the filthy state of most desks, a report says. A poll of 500 employees found that…
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Does a wipe-a-day wipe out germs?
With more care in the office and good hygiene habits – germs might not be wiped out completely, but they certainly can be wiped away. A 2001 American study set…
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Clean Workplaces Keep Workers Happy
New Zealand employers are losing the battle to keep staff, even as they offer generous pay increases of up to 6%, a remuneration survey says. The survey, by employment consultancy…