One more cleaner on a ward could reduce bugs by a third and potentially saving lives and money

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NHS urged to invest in cleaning: The NHS is being urged to invest more in cleaners after research showed just one extra worker can make a difference.

The Unison-sponsored study showed having one more cleaner on a ward could reduce bugs by a third, potentially saving lives and money.

But despite the evidence, the union said it was concerned about the future of hospital cleaning services.

The government said cleaning was already a priority - as its record in reducing superbug rates showed.

The Unison study was carried out at Glasgow's Southern General Hospital by leading infections expert Dr Stephanie Dancer.

She analysed the impact of employing an extra cleaner on a ward for six months and then repeated it on another ward for the same length of time.

She found contamination of surfaces was reduced by 32.5% overall. Just four MRSA infections were confirmed in patients during the extra cleaning period, compared to nine during the period when there was no extra worker.

The cleaner was asked to focus on specific areas close to the patient beds, including lockers, trays, curtains and rails.

Dr Dancer said: "We should not forget that basic hospital cleaning with detergent and water is the first line of defence against hospital infections."

The research was published in the BMC Medicine journal to coincide with a one-day conference held in London on Tuesday by Unison for hospital cleaners.

The union is concerned about the future of hospital cleaning with the move towards contracting out services - 40% of hospitals use private cleaning firms - and the financial pressures being felt across the public sector because of the recession.

Tobacco smoke leaves a residue on all surfaces, but you can fight with this

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Tobacco smoke leaves a residue on all surfaces. How clean are the other surfaces in the room? Including the walls and ceiling? If there is a yellow tinge to all surfaces then nicotine removal must be done first, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth containing a solution of high ph hard surface cleaner. You could test the skirting board with this method does any yellow nicotine deposit on the cloth?
Then and only then could you consider cleaning and deodorizing the carpets and upholstery. If the room is badly contaminated then a fogger would provide a better result after thorough cleaning.

Lets party! Oh NO ... I spent the whole weekend to clean up the mess after ...

Should we stay at home and clean all weekend long ... or it would be better to have a walk and see some frends after party while someone is cleaning than MESS ...

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Carpet cleaning is very important! Carpeting is a major investment in your home or office, and regular cleanings are necessary to keep it looking new, to keep it healthy. Just as the clothes we wear need regular washing to keep them fresh and hygienic, so carpets require periodic professional carpet cleaning. Accumulated soil and grit are major causes of reduced carpet life, and enable destructive and health harmful mites and bacteria to work unchecked. Carpet cleaning costs are minimal when you consider the replacement cost of carpets and soft furnishings, so regular cleaning makes economic sense too.

Why to use professional vs DIY regular cleaning?

Professional domestic cleaning service of your home at times to suit you, which is available on a daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis is cruitial to your health and wellbeing. Professional experience is the key to high quality services at acceptible prices. Every cleaner is personally interviewed with checked references. Written references are normally presented on request.

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Probably above could answer your question why to use services instead of DIY regular cleaning.