Why Global Handwashing Day 2020 is the Most Important One Yet!

This year’s Global Handwashing Day is taking place during the Coronavirus pandemic when COVID-19 has already infected 175,000 Canadians and resulted in over 9500 deaths. That’s why we believe taking part in Global Handwashing Day and spreading this year’s theme- Hand Hygiene for All- is more important than ever- and here’s why!

What Period Poverty Looks Like Around the World

Period Poverty & the Period Products Bill On February 25, 2020, the Period Products Bill was unanimously passed through the first round of voting in the Scottish Parliament. The successful passing of this Bill would mean that the Scottish Government would be the first in the world to introduce universal menstrual care. Scotland has become… Continue reading What Period Poverty Looks Like Around the World

Everything You Need to Know About Hand Hygiene

What is Hand Hygiene? Hand hygiene is the act of cleaning one’s hands to reduce the number of harmful pathogens present. Good hand hygiene prevents the spread of infection and reduces chances of illness whereas poor hand hygiene can encourage germs and bacteria to replicate resulting in a greater spread of infection and disease. The importance… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Hand Hygiene

The Benefits of Citron Complete

What is Citron Complete? Shopping around for facility hygiene services is a lot of work. Juggling between different service providers for different hygiene needs can also be overwhelming, especially during a pandemic! That’s why we pride ourselves on being a one-stop-shop for all of your facility hygiene needs. Our Citron Complete Customer program is a… Continue reading The Benefits of Citron Complete

How to Prevent Staff Shortages and Keep Things Business As Usual This Fall

While many people are experiencing burn-out when it comes to talking about sickness, germs, hand-washing, etc. businesses have no choice but to face the fact that illness is causing unprecedented staff shortages across all industries.  If you’re wondering if you can slow down the spread of sickness in your workplace to keep staff healthy and… Continue reading How to Prevent Staff Shortages and Keep Things Business As Usual This Fall

The Inflation of Menstrual Hygiene Needs

Have you ever stood in line at a grocery store or supermarket, sweating a little as you watch the numbers on the cash register rise… and rise… and rise…? These days, this is an experience we can all relate to on some level.  We have all been inconvenienced by inflation costs – but we don’t… Continue reading The Inflation of Menstrual Hygiene Needs

The Best Celebrity Handwashing Videos Right Now

Washing your hands is across the globe the most important step that we can all take to help stop the spread of coronavirus. And we’re all doing it! But while lots of us are washing along to the tune of the Happy Birthday to make sure we’re washing our hands for 20 seconds (in order… Continue reading The Best Celebrity Handwashing Videos Right Now

Get Back to Work With Success

The covid-19 pandemic is affecting each and every one of us across the globe. Businesses are closed while others have had to dramatically adapt the way in which they work. While lockdown measures have been in place across Canada and the USA for some time now, we are finally starting to see an end in… Continue reading Get Back to Work With Success

Period Poverty in Developing Countries Around the World

Period poverty is a common and growing issue. Ensuring girls, women and those who menstruate have access to menstrual products, hygienic spaces in which to use them, and the right to manage menstruation without shame or stigma is essential. But this isn’t always the case for many, which not only can affect the health and… Continue reading Period Poverty in Developing Countries Around the World

The Upsetting Truth of Disposing Adult Diapers

Managing Urinary Incontinence in Public Settings What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary Incontinence (UI) which refers to loss bladder control, is a common health concern specifically among our senior population. In a recent study The Official Foundation of the American Urological Association found that approximately one third of men and women suffer from urinary incontinence. It… Continue reading The Upsetting Truth of Disposing Adult Diapers

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