Technology can sometimes dazzle us into believing it’s the superior option, but gadgetry is not always a guarantee of efficiency or quality. Sometimes, the original really is the best. When it comes to hand drying techniques promoted in workplace bathrooms, the evidence has consistently proven it.
Research has shown that the old and reliable paper hand towels are not only more efficient at getting hands dry, but are also more hygienic. The more sophisticated methods, like warm air hand dryers to the jet air dryers, that have caught the imagination do not come up trumps in either of these categories. Continue reading
A clean and hygienic washroom says a lot about the type of business you run. It is also essential for the comfort of employees and customers. The provision of adequate 
Since the mid-19th century good hand hygiene has been recognised as an effective means of controlling the spread of infectious diseases and bacteria. More recent years have seen a growing awareness of the important role 
When it comes to health and safety in the workplace, we tend to think more about hazards and dangers than many of the everyday health issues. We worry about chemicals in engine cleaning solvents, for example, or how hygienically clean the washroom is, but what about those fits of sneezing brought on by allergies?
Hygiene is as important to the workplace as the equipment needed to get work done. And why not, when working in a hygienic environment means less work days lost to illness and an all round happier atmosphere? We at Alsco have noted that many companies have made a major effort to increase their hygiene levels, especially in the restroom.
Every year, around this time, businesses across the country face an issue that can cost thousands in lost productivity: cold and flu season. Follow the simple steps below to keep your workplace happy and healthy … and enjoy a healthy bottom line.