Entries in hand care (4)

Tuesday
May012012

Germs are one of the biggest concerns in Britain

In recent times we have been obsessed with the idea of staying as far away from germs as possible and with such illnesses as the Norovirus we are becoming more fixated on cleanliness. In fact, market research providers, Mintel have found that 14% of people are more concerned about germs than they used to be.

There are both good and bad germs. Pathogens are the germs that we need steer clear of and in a bid to do so many of us are turning to antibacterial hand wash - 46% of those surveyed in Mintel’s research. It has also been reported that 16% regularly carry hand sanitiser with them.

Richard Caines, Mintel's senior household care analyst, said: "A clean home environment improves people's sense of wellbeing and reduces anxiety - even more so at a time when incomes are being squeezed and less money is available for going out.

"Although some people think that as a nation we're becoming too obsessed about hygiene, manufacturers still have a big opportunity to market cleaning products focused on protecting and caring for the home and family, something that has resonance with consumers."

In just one year the desire to find disinfectants that are powerful germ killers increased by 9% in Britain, which highlights how significant the concern is in this country. According to Mintel new product development is capitalising on germ phobias and their research showed the UK as the most active country with 13% of household products carrying an antibacterial claim.

It has been said that the driving force behind the rise in concern over germs is the new development of technology including laptops, smartphones and tablets. However, by simply typing in a Google search for ‘staying germ free’, technology is not the top result, instead we are bombarded with guides on how to stay germ free on a plane. The concern over germs is widespread and covers many circumstances.

If you’re concerned about germs we at Click Cleaning recommend having a hand care product with you at all times. For convenience and having the option of carrying it in your handbag without it taking up too much room we believe the PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitiser 60ml is ideal for you. A larger volume (350ml) is also available.

For advice on how to keep the office germ free, we have a range of guides for you to read including: ‘Office cleaning’ and ‘How to clean a computer keyboard’.

Friday
Feb252011

Swine Flu prompting expanding cleaning sales

AHS Alcohol Hand SanitiserWith an increase in the number of enquires about cleaning products, it can’t be helped to think the recent outbreak of swine flu circulating in recent news could be in the influence.

People are becoming more aware of maintaining a clean environment, especially in the work place. So it comes to no surprise that surface cleaning product sales are rising.

This encouragement of cleanliness is also being forced by the NHS and the World Health Organisation, stressing the importance of washing hands on a regular basis and cleaning work surfaces frequently.

Although Click Cleaning product ranges have not been tested against influenza, they are excellent products to use when wanting to create a clean and germ free working environment.

We suggest:

Hands

AHS - Alcohol Hand Sanitiser - This hand sanitiser is suitable for all skin types, making it ideal to have in all bathroom/toilet rooms.

PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitiser - This is a handy little sanitiser that can be kept on one’s person at all times. There is no need for towels as the sanitiser dries while you rub your hands together.

Surface Cleaners

CleanIt - Fragrant Multi-Surface Cleaner RTU - Not only does this multi-purpose cleaner cleans all interior surfaces, it also freshens and enhances all hard surfaces without leaving a residue.

AX - Bactericidal Cleaner - This surface cleaner is designed for the food industry, is effective against MRSA, Salmonella, E.coli and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.

Saturday
Jan152011

Taking care of your hands

Imperial LeatherCleaning is an everyday job, we do it sometimes without even realising it, whether it be removing waste from your desk at work to tidying up after yourselves at home. However, it is important that you take care of your hands, especially after handling chemicals that could be damaging to your health.

This is more aimed to professional cleaners, but it can be applied to household cleaning as well. When working as a professional cleaner you can be amazed at some of the states people get their homes, offices and so and sometimes it means having to use harmful chemicals to get desired results. When handling chemicals whilst cleaning, protective gloves are imperative, but your hands can feel dry afterwards and can crack.

Using something simple like Imperial Leather soap can really help dry hands as it has a rich and creamy lather, which is kind to skin leaving it soft and feeling moisturised.



Sunday
Oct312010

Importance of washing your hands 

With swine flu coming into recent news, cleanliness is again one of the most topical subjects; when it comes to controlling the spread of germs it is vital to ensure all hard surfaces and hands are kept clean.

Hand hygiene is central to preventing spread of infectious diseases in home and everyday life settings. Because we are touching so many things, germs are easily spread, so washing your hands as often as possible is imperial when you want to stop germs from spreading. Simply by washing your hands with soap or hand sanitisers, you will be able to rid of almost all of the germs on your hands.

When it comes to keeping all hard surfaces clean, reducing the spread of germs, use a simple multi-purpose cleaner/spray. This will eliminate most of the germs found, which is brilliant as surfaces are used for a  multitude of things, such as the handling of food and a place to rest magazines or such products that have been handled by many people.