Graywater Reuse
Graywater can be defined as untreated domestic wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet or direct food waste. Typically, it is water coming from bathtubs, showers, sinks, laundry activities and similar water consuming systems. Not included are water discharges from toilets, kitchen sinks, disposers, dishwashers or laundry water from soiled diapers. These discharges are usually designated “blackwater”, primarily because of the potential presence of pathogenic microorganisms.
Steam Vapour to vanquish Superbug
Tests conducted by Texas-based Antimicrobial Test Laboratories (ATL) have demonstrated rapid destruction of the NDM-1 strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria... Read More
Setting Sustainable Standards
As more and more international businesses expand in India, they will expect to provide the same excellence in cleanliness and... Read More
Greenlime on hygiene campaign
Pudumjee Hygiene has started a total hygiene outreach programme targeting school kids and corporates. Schoolchildren, easily affected by communicable diseases... Read More
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
O & M in Green Buildings Neglected but critical According to the India Green Building Council (website), the number of... Read More
IEHA 2010 award
The International Executive Housekeepers’ Association, Inc (IEHA) gave away the biannual awards recently at its 44th Annual Conference and Convention... Read More
Winning The Bacteria War
Not everybody knows that a feminine hygiene unit can be a ideal breeding ground for potentially deadly bacteria. Viruses such as Hepatitis ‘B’ and ‘C’ can also be harboured in the unit. Industry expert Neil Kilshaw, Business Support Director for Cannon Hygiene, explains how, by choosing a quality feminine waste disposal service, number of bacteria can be significantly reduced to below the infectious level.
Emergency treatment of Drinking Water at point-of-use
Some of the simple treatments of drinking water at any given point of time, or just after an emergency, are enumerated below.
Caring for your cloth
It is important to follow correct laundry procedures to obtain best results. Each fabric merits a different washcycle and should... Read More
The untouched feel
Any toilet is more inviting to use when it gives that hygienic and untouched look right from the entry door to the closet. With increasing awareness and high public demand, building owners and facility managers are opting for touch-free options to ensure optimum sanitary hygiene.
“We colour code cleaning equipment too”
Poonam Jalan, Housekeeping Manager, Fortis Healthcare, Noida, talks about the basic housekeeping practices followed in the hospital
Sanidoor LLC – Open doors with The wave of a hand
With the advent of touch-free systems in the washroom hygiene sector, more and more gadgets are being introduced to eliminate... Read More
Termite Prevention
Most termites live underground and could enter the house through bath traps, plumbing outlets, utility openings, duct work and construction... Read More
Design flaws & Restroom Cleaning
A basic guiding principle in understanding restroom cleaning is that almost all public restrooms have used designs and have been... Read More
Proving Cleaning Efficacy through Science & Measurement
Integrated Cleaning & Measurement™ (ICM) programme introduced by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) is an open-source system in which... Read More
Water systems for Punjab
Under the Government scheme, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd has installed drinking water treatment systems in the rural communities – Chotian... Read More
Citizens Initiative against mosquitoes
The rainy season brings with it a deluge of mosquito related diseases like Malaria and Dengue in Mumbai. Despite the... Read More
Kitchen stewarding and cleanliness
What is the role of a kitchen steward in cleanliness? Service to any guest begins with providing a clean and... Read More
Preparing Wastewater Effluent for Membranes
Ethanol is a love hate issue in America today. Grain farmers love it while poultry and livestock ranchers hate it;... Read More
It’s Simply in Our Hands
Improving hand-hygiene practices can reduce cross-transmission and the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Most importantly, successful hand-hygiene promotion campaigns will improve patient safety and quality of care
