Tag Archives: Cleanliness

When we talk of cleanliness and hygiene, the term is of great significance when applied to the current situation in Kerala where thousands of houses, relief camps and public places have to be cleaned up. Over 10 lakh people who ... Read More »

In a recent study of germs in airplanes and airports, the dirtiest touch point was the touchscreen on the check-in kiosk, which had 10 times as many contaminants as the toilet seat. The combination of this study and comments from ... Read More »

Firming up its community development initiatives in Assam, Dabur India Ltd announced a mega health awareness campaign that seeks to educate school-going children in Tezpur about best Oral and Personal Hygiene practices. The first of its awareness camp was organized ... Read More »

On my way to Indore in the middle of April this year, I thought of first visiting Bhopal. The very name of Bhopal brought in a lot of thoughts to my mind. The city of the first BHEL, Gas tragedy, ... Read More »

With the third IHS event in Colombo in July hitting it big, Clean India Journal has really gone global. The event garnered international attention and the Journal’s effort in association with the members of the Asian Housekeepers Association to raise ... Read More »

In a CSR initiative, Borghi Brush Machinery Pvt. Ltd propagated the importance of using brushes in keeping the environment clean. More than 11,000 students from 50 schools across Mira-Bhayander and Vasai- Virar areas participated in the Inter-School Essay and Drawing ... Read More »

The housekeeping job is not glamorous, nor is it high paying when compared to other departments. It is tedious at times and often regarded as a thankless job, but unquestionably housekeeping is the heart of any hotel. It is the ... Read More »

For the hospitality and catering industry, regular, efficient cleaning operations are of critical, almost existential importance. This applies to outdoor and entrance areas just as much as it does to corridors, rooms and bathrooms in particular. A plan that is ... Read More »

In India, our approach is we know how to clean our stuff, but we never bother about our environmental cleanliness. We keep our houses clean, but don’t bother whether the streets on which we walk are littered or not, or ... Read More »

The Northern Indian Railways is all set to use WhatsApp for monitoring cleanliness in trains. With the help of technology, railways aim to bring about greater transparency and accountability in its functioning. Besides, a new plant has been set up ... Read More »

Children living in Janaka Devi slums, transformed the dirty and dull walls into an art piece. A big nullah has been cleaned which was filled with garbage and the overflowing garbage in dustbins have been picked. The transformation took place ... Read More »

It does not matter where the cleaning is done and who is cleaning. What matters is whether the process of cleaning is healthy, safe, environment friendly and effective. With the push towards more eco-friendly cleaners, the chemicals used for many ... Read More »

When it comes to Infection control, Kauvery Hospital-Chennai is in the forefront. Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director & Chief Orthopedic Surgeon tells Clean India Journal that the carriers of infection are very often the medical staff themselves. Joining the hospital ... Read More »

A public awareness campaign on cleanliness titled ‘India Hoga Clean’ has been initiated by Network18 which focuses on Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Bengaluru in its first phase. The work done by different activist groups in these cities to maintain hygiene ... Read More »

M.K.Padmanabhan, Chief Executive Officer,Faber Sindoori Management Services Ltd It is one of the most significant, efficient and innovative inventions made in the cleaning industry. It has proven its efficacy very well in hospital industry. Microfiber technology is used mostly in ... Read More »

What does it mean to optimise resource allocation? How much time does the typical owner or manager of any property give to its cleanliness and appearance? In general, it depends on what the purpose of that facility is. If it ... Read More »

The definitive guide to selecting, installing and using waterless urinals successfully I reached out to Clean India Journal last month, to understand the value that I could offer to the readers of India’s premier magazine on cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation. ... Read More »

What has been your experience with different cleaning chemicals and brands? As far as Meluha The Fern and Rodas, an Ecotel Hotel are concerned, we have always preferred ecofriendly chemicals. Previously, we were using chemicals that were not up to ... Read More »

Cleanliness and hygiene has been a part of the Indian culinary system from age-old times. However, with time, this natural habit has become a forgotten heritage requiring a refresher course today. P. Soundararajan, Corporate Executive Chef of Mahindra Holidays and ... Read More »

With the enormous amount of price pressure and competition in the cleaning industry, organisations are constantly looking for ways to decrease overheads while remaining competitive. WHEN IT comes to dosing and dispensing, a common misconception is that the purchasing price ... Read More »