Did you know that 1 in 4 men and 1 in 3 women over the age of 40 suffer from incontinence? What happens when they need to dispose of their personal hygiene products but have nowhere to do so discretely? Did you also know 2/3 of transgender people avoid using public washrooms for fear of… Continue reading Infographic: Personal Hygiene Disposal Create more Inclusive Washrooms
Stainless-steel metal wall boxes are outdated and contribute to an unhygienic washroom. Not only do they harbour harmful viruses like COVID-19 for up to 3 days, they also overfill quickly and cause malodours that can leave a lasting bad impression on customers. This infographic outlines the benefits of switching from the metal wall box to… Continue reading Infographic: Metal Wall Boxes VS. Touch-Free Menstrual Disposal
The sanitary disposal unit is dirtier than you think! Did you know traditional stainless-steel units can harbour infectious bacteria and viruses like COVID-19, Hepatitis, and Salmonella for up to 3 or more days? We use insights from research conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba to demonstrate the importance of having touch-free, closed-lid sanitary disposal in every… Continue reading Infographic: Dr. Gerba’s Research on the Risks of Poor Sanitary Disposal
Menstruation is the monthly process of discarding blood and tissue from the uterus that typically begins in pre-adolescence and ends with menopause. Menstruation is not just a biological process, but a social one as well. In many instances, menstruation can have major social and economic implications. Nearly 83% of women feel their periods stop them from… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Hygiene
As we continue to adapt to changes presented by the covid-19 pandemic, many businesses out there are looking to improve hygiene levels in their facility. At the same time, while investing in hygiene solutions is essential to protecting the health of your guests, employees and patrons it also comes at a cost. As a business,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Save Costs in the Washroom
The sanitary waste bin – a container that allows for the safe disposal of sanitary waste in restrooms. Sounds simple right? The first sanitary bin came to market in the 1950s and while that was over 60 years ago now, there are still countless businesses across North America that fail to provide adequate feminine hygiene… Continue reading Why Your Business Needs Sanitary Waste Receptacles
In the 21st century, it’s easy to take public washrooms for granted. Whether in the workplace or a restaurant, we expect nearly all buildings to have some sort of public washroom. However, we haven’t always had that luxury. Before washrooms, people has to use cramped, dirty rooms with no sanitation, or go outside. Dying from… Continue reading Human Behavior in Public Washrooms
There’s no better way to share the importance of hygiene then in the form of fun hygiene facts we can all shock ourselves with. With so many germs and bacteria on the loose, you may not even realize the number of bacteria you come into contact with on a daily basis. We want to ensure… Continue reading 24 Hygiene Facts You Won’t Believe
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Hygeia™, a new feminine hygiene disposal unit / service for commercial restrooms from Citron Hygiene, is raising awareness and funds for women’s cancer research and turning a subject that is rarely discussed, feminine hygiene, into a topic of conversation. The safe, stylish and socially responsible Hygeia™ provides… Continue reading The Hygeia™ Raises the Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Toronto, le 5 avril 2017 – Citron HygièneMC, un chef de file en matière de services d’hygiène pour les toilettes et le secteur de la restauration, de solutions en gestion parasitaire et fournisseur d’une large gamme de produits chimiques et autres produits et services pour les établissements commerciaux, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’elle avait fait l’acquisition… Continue reading Citron Hygiene Acquires Alpine Jan-San
