Respiratory illnesses like RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 have put an unprecedented number of sick children into hospitals this cold and flu season. Hospitals are overwhelmed, pediatric units are full, and public schools are seeing a relentless stream of germs that keep on circulating between children. Parents are exasperated Kids are missing school Healthcare providers are… Continue reading School Bathrooms: Preventing RSV, Flu and COVID-19 in Kids
We all know that washing our hands is important to avoid catching contagious illnesses – but did you know that how you dry your hands and use hand dryers is also important to stop the spread of germs? According to research, bacteria is more likely to spread from wet hands than dry hands – which… Continue reading Hand dryers: Yes, how you dry your hands matters – here’s why
Employees are an investment. Businesses rely on them to keep workplaces functioning, and customers depend on employees to connect them to goods and services. During cold and flu season – and especially since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic – employees and businesses are struggling to remain business as usual as illnesses slow down productivity… Continue reading How much does a sick day really cost?
Something we’re all curious about – and sometimes, worried about – is how other humans behave in public washrooms. Have you ever noticed someone leaving a washroom without washing their hands? Or been standing beside someone who sneezed while you were air drying your hands at the same time? Many people are worried about catching… Continue reading Why people avoid using public washrooms (and by extension your business)
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
As washroom hygiene experts, Citron Hygiene has seen it all – the good, the bad, and the exceptionally awful – when it comes to washroom hygiene in public places and businesses. Citron Hygiene is a solution for business owners looking for ways to increase revenue and improve their customer reviews via the simple strategy of… Continue reading The List You Don’t Want Your Public Washroom To Be On – A Case Study of Horrible Washroom Experiences
Post-Covid, we have pretty clear standards about personal hygiene, as well as hygiene in the workplace, and in public. The Bradley Corporation, who created the “Annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey” in America, received some fresh results this year when they ran their survey. In April 2020, 76% of Americans were washing their hands (properly) between… Continue reading Where Does Your Public Washroom Rank In The Public Eye?
“What are the washrooms like?” It’s a question that we’ve all asked or been asked plenty of times. Whether you’re out shopping, eating at a restaurant, visiting a hospital, working at a new office, or in any public space, the last thing you want to do is “go” in a second-rate washroom. Some things can be put on… Continue reading Why Elevate Your Washroom Experience (work)
In business, perception is reality. You want your customers to walk away with an amazing experience, and this always includes the washroom – after all, it’s often the first or the last place a customer goes to when they visit your business. The catch is, if your washrooms don’t come up to scratch, your customer… Continue reading How to Provide the Best Washroom Experience for Your Customers
As restaurants prepare to reopen their doors from March 31st, we can’t help but reflect on how the pandemic has affected the restaurant trade. Many previously successful restaurants had to rely on delivery and takeout services during the height of the pandemic and now, as restaurants open back up again, the sector is set to… Continue reading How to Retain Your Restaurant Customers in 2022
