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Soap Saves Lives

Historical Hygiene (15 fun facts about soap) 1. The first record of soap use was around 3000 BC. Sumerians were using soap solutions of water and ash mixed with animal fat to clean dishes and wool (in preparation for dyeing). 2. Soap was initially used as a medicinal agent. The Ebers Papyrus, a medical document circa.1500 BC, describes a mixture …

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Toothbrush Toilet Terror!

Historical Hygiene (15 fun facts about soap) 1. The first record of soap use was around 3000 BC. Sumerians were using soap solutions of water and ash mixed with animal fat to clean dishes and wool (in preparation for dyeing). 2. Soap was initially used as a medicinal agent. The Ebers Papyrus, a medical document circa.1500 BC, describes a mixture …

How Dirty is Your Childs School

Atishoo…all fall down!

Historical Hygiene (15 fun facts about soap) 1. The first record of soap use was around 3000 BC. Sumerians were using soap solutions of water and ash mixed with animal fat to clean dishes and wool (in preparation for dyeing). 2. Soap was initially used as a medicinal agent. The Ebers Papyrus, a medical document circa.1500 BC, describes a mixture …

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CQC – Why We Clean To It’s Guidelines

Historical Hygiene (15 fun facts about soap) 1. The first record of soap use was around 3000 BC. Sumerians were using soap solutions of water and ash mixed with animal fat to clean dishes and wool (in preparation for dyeing). 2. Soap was initially used as a medicinal agent. The Ebers Papyrus, a medical document circa.1500 BC, describes a mixture …

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15 fun facts about soap

Historical Hygiene (15 fun facts about soap) 1. The first record of soap use was around 3000 BC. Sumerians were using soap solutions of water and ash mixed with animal fat to clean dishes and wool (in preparation for dyeing). 2. Soap was initially used as a medicinal agent. The Ebers Papyrus, a medical document circa.1500 BC, describes a mixture …

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The Loo Sneezed. Wait, what?!

“Atishoo!” “Gesundheid!” When someone sneezes next to you, your first response may be, “Bless you” or, “Gesundheid” (especially if you are German), meaning, health. It’s simple sneeze etiquette to respond in this way. If this sneeze scenario occurs with a work colleague, a friendly response is de rigueur. If the person sneezing does so constantly throughout the day, you might …

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3 Reasons to Keep a Clean Clinic

Superbugs like MRSA and ESBLs, as well as fungi and parasites, cross contaminating patients in health care and dental settings heralded the advent of Quality Care Commission’s (CQC) now regular inspections of such facilities. A document produced by the NHS Wales states that high standards of cleanliness are necessary to help reduce the risk of cross-infection. However, there is more …