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The original Tissue World, which began in Nice in 1993 and held in 2013 and 2015 in Barcelona, is  THE BIG ONE. The world’s largest show specifically for the tissue business. It gives tissue makers, converters and suppliers to the tissue making and converting industries a unique experience and opportunity to network, exchange ideas and [...]
Jet air and warm air driers contaminate air in washrooms and may be unsuitable for use in healthcare settings. Bacteria propelled into the air and onto users and by-standers risks cross contamination between healthcare workers and general publicThe peer reviewed study, performed by Prof. Mark Wilcox of the Leeds University and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts concludes that [...]
Reducing viral contamination from finger pads: handwashing is more effective than alcohol-based hand disinfectantsA study in The Journal of Hospital Infection, "Reducing viral contamination from finger pads: handwashing is more effective than alcohol-based hand disinfectants," concluded washing hands with soap and water is a better option than using alcohol-based disinfectants to remove noroviruses.Researcher Erwin Duizer, [...]
Do you know how to avoid microbe dispersal and contamination when drying your hands after washing in public facilities? By measuring microbe dispersal, a University of Westminster peer-reviewed and published study suggests single use towels are the most hygienic way to dry hands after visiting the washroom. [...]
Did you know that improper Hand-drying in public washroom facilities, especially in healthcare settings, could seriously affect your health? Contamination of the washroom Infographic Jet air and warm air driers contaminate air in washrooms and may be unsuitable for use in healthcare settings Read more here below: The peer reviewed study, performed by [...]
Polish primary school and Finnish university win 2015 paper recycling awardsThe European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) launched a call for candidates for the 2015 European Paper Recycling Awards.The awards identify projects, initiatives and campaigns that contribute to Europe’s sustainability through activities supporting paper recycling.On October 2015 the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) announced the winners of [...]
Home Hygiene and Health is the Portal dedicated to the Science and Practice of Home hygiene. Â Â It is supported by IFH, the International Science Forum on Home HygieneIFH has prepared a paper, with the object to review the infection risks associated with clothing and household linens such as towels, bed linen and so on. [...]
How to wash your hands - Health Protection Agency  The UK Health Protection Agency (HPA) www.hpa.org.uk/ provides advice on Hand Washing for the general public.The visual instructions above are provided by the UK Health Protection Agency. The equipment needed for effective hand washing includes:"DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL"To link to the HPA [...]
  Handkerchiefs are very personal products and are often seen as an accessory, but they also have a very important hygienic use. In fact, they help to deal with withdrawal symptoms and sneezing. The industry offers a very wide range of handkerchiefs and facial tissues that appeal for both functional and emotional [...]
Single-use towels offer the most hygienic way to reduce the risk of the transmission of viruses when drying hands in the washroomNew independent research has found that single-use paper towels are the most effective way to dry one’s hands in the washroom and reduce the risk of the transmission of viruses. The study indicates that [...]
