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These Unhealthy Office Habits May Be the Reason You Get Sick
Every office has at least one – the employee who’s always off sick. No sooner do they come back from sick leave then they are MIA again in a week or two. If you’re one of those people, you’ll know that being sick seems to be a way of life for you, and days...
The When, Where and How of Hotel Carpet Cleaning
In the hospitality industry, cleanliness is of the utmost importance to keep up a favourable reputation. However, being an around-the-clock business means that cleaning efforts have to be carried out swiftly and discreetly so as not to interfere with a hotel...
Why Restaurant Owners Shouldn’t Take Pest Control into Their Own Hands
As a restaurant owner, it’s up to you to defend the reputation of your restaurant, which means maintaining a safe, pest-free environment. Whether you’re dealing with a current pest infestation, or simply putting preventative procedures in place, however, it’s...
Cleaning & Disinfection: A Food Safety Checklist
In South Africa, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) has become an essential component of most food handling operations and restaurants to improve and maintain food safety and hygiene practices. Cleaning and disinfection are at the centre of this, and any...
Commercial Floor Problems and How to Fix Them
Most commercial establishments are the hub of activity for shopping, eating and entertainment. A study conducted by the Gordon Institute of Business Science found that super regional and regional shopping centres in South Africa averaged a footcount of 800,000...
The Top Bacteria Hotspots in Your Home & Office
Every day, we go about our business without a second thought. We make a cup of coffee, photocopy a document, grab some water, or even push a door open. Throughout the day, we come in to contact with a number of surfaces that many others have touched, bringing with...
10 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep for a Healthier, Safer Home
It’s the time of the year when most people reflect on the year that was and resolve to make positive changes for the New Year that’s come. Among all the resolutions that people make, the underlying premise is always the same: to be happier, healthier and more...
8 Clutter Cutting Ideas to End the Year Right
The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving, but all of that can spell clutter for your home. From holiday decorations and gift-wrapping supplies, to cards, leftover food and new gifts to store – a little post-holiday cleaning and TLC may be the perfect way...
The Top 5 Pests Found in Hotel & Commercial Kitchens
Running a kitchen can be a demanding job without having to worry about pests jeopardising the health and well-being of customers, not to mention creating unsanitary working conditions for employees. Besides the risk to public health, pests also pose a serious threat...
3 Things to Avoid When Cleaning Your Kitchen
Kitchen cleaning is a chore that many homeowners would prefer to keep quick and painless, but it’s important to make sure it’s done properly to ensure the ongoing health and safety of your family. In this article, we list the three kitchen cleaning mistakes that are...