August 2020

Disinfecting High-touch Surfaces

Disinfecting high-contact surfaces is an important step to prevent the spread of pathogens. However, the practice falls well short of a total solution. Microorganisms are killed by surface disinfectants, but the defense is fleeting. Surfaces are quickly vulnerable to recontamination as soon as unwashed and unsanitised hands and contaminated air leave behind new issues. Recognising …

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Mould in an internal wall

Why is Mould so Bad?

What is mould? Mould is not a plant and not an animal.  Mould is a fungus with its own unique “lifestyle”.  Mould in our home or workplace is harmful and it is important to know what to do to get rid of it. Green plants make their own food using carbon-dioxide from air and water …

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