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Deadly antibiotic-resistant superbug circulates in Malaysian hospital
17th of April 2025
A virulent strain of an antibiotic-resistant superbug has been found circulating in a Malaysian hospital. And it is posing a significant challenge to global public health, according to a new study.
Acinetobacter baumannii infections have been identified at the main tertiary hospital in Terengganu, Malaysia. Typically found in healthcare settings,
Secure public toilets are installed on LA underground
16th of April 2025
Portable toilets that can only be accessed via a QR code are being deployed on the Los Angeles metro system.
The Throne units are designed to offer secure washroom provision in places where they are needed most.
The toilets have been brought in following years of complaints from LA Metro passengers regarding poor washroom provision. The fact
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - entry deadline two weeks away!
15th of April 2025
Entries for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 - the only pan-European awards for the professional cleaning sector - close on April 30th. So don't delay - now is the time to submit your entries!
2025 marks the eighth edition of the event founded and organised by European Cleaning Journal. Once again cleaning professionals from
Tork achieves world-first certification in Design for All standard
15th of April 2025
Essity brand Tork has announced the Tork dispenser development process is the first in the world to be certified according to the Design for All standard (EN 17161). This approach aims to make hygiene in public spaces accessible for the majority of users.
"We are committed to making public hygiene accessible to the majority of users by working to
Smart training materials with smart cloth technology
14th of April 2025
For three years a team of industry experts has been gathering material on cleaning ergonomics and conscious cleaning. In the latest of their exclusive articles for ECJ, Helge Alt from Puhastusekspert in Estonia and Tarja Valkosalo of Propuhtaus Finland (who have been involved since the start) ask whether guidance material supports the
Applications open for CMS Berlin Purus Innovation Award
11th of April 2025
Entries for the Purus Innovation Award (PIA) 2025 - founded by the organisers of the CMS Berlin exhibition which takes place this September - are now open.
All exhibitors and co-exhibitors are eligible to take part. There are six categories: Cleaning Machines, Robotics/AI (new for 2025), Equipment, Washroom Hygiene, Digital Tools and Systems and
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