What is Period Poverty? Period Poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities, or proper waste management. Movements against period poverty are gaining a lot of traction worldwide, especially after countries like Scotland announced they will be providing menstrual products for free nation- wide. While progress is being… Continue reading How to Fight Period Poverty in Schools
COVID-19 has undoubtedly placed hygiene at the center of our lives. Most people are now far more cautious of how their behavior will effect their health and that of others, especially while out in public. Having a hygienic space is no longer something that’s nice to have, it’s expected. In fact, customers make shopping decisions… Continue reading Sani Services offer COVID Protection and Peace of Mind
Early into the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools moved to virtual learning in order to prevent the spread of the virus. With cases decreasing, schools are beginning to re-open, implementing a number of infection-prevention methods- many of which are mandated by local and federal governments! Sending your children back to school can be stressful for parents,… Continue reading Infographic: Back to School Safely
Did you know that 1 in 3 people do not wash their hands after using the restroom? Poor hand hygiene promotes the spread of harmful and potentially infectious bacteria and viruses like COVID-19 and the common flu. This can greatly impact overall workplace hygiene and productivity. It can even have monetary costs! Those who are… Continue reading Infographic: Touch-free Hand Soap
An unexpected period is more common than you think! In fact, 86% of people who menstruate have unexpectedly started their period while in public without having period products on hand. Public washrooms aren’t guaranteed to have menstrual product vending machines, and when they do they require cash and often have stale and old menstrual products.… Continue reading Infographic: When the Unexpected Happens
Did you know that 1 in 4 men and 1 in 3 women over the age of 40 suffer from incontinence? What happens when they need to dispose of their personal hygiene products but have nowhere to do so discretely? Did you also know 2/3 of transgender people avoid using public washrooms for fear of… Continue reading Incontinence Waste Disposal Infographic: Personal Hygiene Disposal
Stainless-steel metal wall boxes are outdated and contribute to an unhygienic washroom. Not only do they harbour harmful viruses like COVID-19 for up to 3 days, they also overfill quickly and cause malodours that can leave a lasting bad impression on customers. This infographic outlines the benefits of switching from the metal wall box to… Continue reading Infographic: Metal Wall Boxes VS. Touch-Free Menstrual Disposal
The sanitary disposal unit is dirtier than you think! Did you know traditional stainless-steel units can harbour infectious bacteria and viruses like COVID-19, Hepatitis, and Salmonella for up to 3 or more days? We use insights from research conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba to demonstrate the importance of having touch-free, closed-lid sanitary disposal in every… Continue reading Infographic: Dr. Gerba’s Research on the Risks of Poor Sanitary Disposal
Key points – Menstrual hygiene management encompasses access to menstrual products, soap and water, safe disposal, and period education. UNICEF and WHO define Menstrual Hygiene Management as a comprehensive approach to managing menstruation safely and with dignity. Period products evolved from buffalo skin and cloth to modern sanitary pads and tampons. Access to menstrual products … Continue reading Menstrual Hygiene – Definition, Types & Advantages [GUIDE]
In the 21st century, it’s easy to take public washrooms for granted. Whether in the workplace or a restaurant, we expect nearly all buildings to have some sort of public washroom. However, we haven’t always had that luxury. Before washrooms, people has to use cramped, dirty rooms with no sanitation, or go outside. Dying from… Continue reading Human Behavior in Public Washrooms
