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Here you’ll find informative articles that will help you with workplace hygiene in a post-pandemic world. The pandemic has shown us all how important workplace cleanliness is for both safety and peace of mind. Below you’ll find guides for how your business can get the highest standard of hygiene.

Antimicrobial Product Articles

Reduce Staff Sickness

Combat Staff Sickness in 2024 with a 5-step Infection Control Plan

Smart Surfaces

A Modern and Vital Component to Creating Safer Surfaces and more Efficient Cleaning.

A Clinical Evaluation of Veraco in use at leading NHS trusts

Veraco Antimicrobial Surface Protection Range

Clinically proven surface protection

Effects of sick building syndrome

Learn more about Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and the benefits of maintaining a healthy building, including surface hygiene and antimicrobial surfaces. Discover how poor indoor air quality affects occupants’ health and well-being, and the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in promoting healthy building practices.

Healthy Buildings

Learn about healthy buildings, Harvard’s Healthy Buildings program and its focus on surface hygiene and antimicrobial surfaces. Explore the benefits of a visibility clean work environment for improved health, productivity, and mental well-being.

Healthcare-associated Infections (HCAI)

Learn about Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs), their types, microorganisms responsible, and the importance of reducing them. This blog emphasises the need for antimicrobial surfaces, hygiene, and the impact of HCAIs on ESG factors.

A Guide to Antimicrobial Cleaning Supplies

The sales of hand sanitiser and surface disinfectants surged in 2020 as everybody made clean hands and clean environments a priority.

What Is Antimicrobial Technology?

Antimicrobials have been in use for thousands of years, but recently they have been used to develop products that permanently protect against microbes.

Antimicrobials vs Antibacterial: The Difference Explained

This difference in the meaning of the two terms has become increasingly important because of the coronavirus pandemic.

What Are Antimicrobials and How Do They Work?

You may have noticed that some cleaning products and household items say “antimicrobial” and wondered what antimicrobials are.

Antimicrobial Disinfection and Hygiene Supplies

You might not have heard of antimicrobial products before, but you’ve almost certainly come across them.

Do Antimicrobial Products Kill Viruses?

In this piece we look at the ways antimicrobial products come up against viruses.

Chemical Agents in Antimicrobial Products

We’re going to look at what makes up many popular antimicrobial products, in particular the antimicrobial chemicals used in them.

Examples of Natural Antimicrobial Products

There are a wide range of natural antimicrobial products in existence – some commonly used everyday.

How Antimicrobial Products Are Entering The Workplace

As the workplace returns to normal, you may have seen some new ways of working that weren’t as they were when you were last in the office.

Antibacterial Door Handles: Closing The Door on Transmission

Whether at home, at work, or out – you’re unlikely to be thinking about bacteria lying on surfaces as you open and close doors.

Antimicrobial Products and How They Can Help Consumers

Antimicrobial products are becoming more and more popular for consumers. But why are these products so effective?

5 Benefits of Antibacterial Door Handles

Antibacterial door handle covers work 24/7 and for up to a whole year without the need for intervention or replacement.

What is Antimicrobial Resistance?

Antibiotic resistance, often shortened to AMR, is where as the name suggests people become immune to the effects of antibiotics.

What types of Antimicrobial Products are available?

What antimicrobial solutions are available on the market and how can they help combat the risk of infection in day to day life?

Antimicrobials in Drugs and Medicine

Antimicrobials are used in many medicines to kill viruses, bacteria and other pathogens and prevent any further growth.

Antibacterial Door Handles at Work

What is the first thing you touch when you enter a building? Most people will answer door handles.

Antibacterial Door Handles: Making Your Business Safe

Antibacterial door handles are easy to install and make your business much safer in a post-pandemic world.

Natural vs Artificial Antimicrobials: Which is Best?

In a world where consumer choices are driven by company commitment to cleanliness. Businesses are searching for the best long-term solutions.

Antimicrobials: Can They Really Cause Harm?

A lot of people believe that antimicrobials are dangerous because they cause allergic reactions to some people or worse yet they may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Antibacterial Hand Rails

Antibacterial hand rails are a great way to help prevent the spread of pathogens. They can be used on stairs, corridors and other places like reception areas.

Silver Ion (Ag+) Technology

Silver ion technology is a type of antimicrobial silver that uses silver ions. Silver ions are highly active and have the ability to destroy bacteria on contact.

Why use Antibacterial Hand Rails?

Antibacterial hand rails are a great way to keep your workplace clean and safe. They reduce the spread of harmful bacteria and dangerous pathogens, making them an essential part of any business.

Infection Prevention Control

Infection prevention control is a vital part of any business. There are many infection prevention measures that you can take to help protect your workers from infection.

Self Cleaning Door Handles

The self cleaning door handles are an increasingly popular product for hospitals, schools, and other commercial buildings. They commonly use silver ion antimicrobial technology to prevent the spread of infection.

An Introduction to Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology

This article explains what the antimicrobial technology is that uses silver ions and how it is useful in stopping the spread of infection.

Silver Ion Antimicrobial Push Pads

Antibacterial push plates are a great way to help keep your building safe from germs. They are discreet and easy to install with self-adhesive backing that lasts up to 1 year.

How Antimicrobial Handles Work: Silver Ion Technology

Antimicrobial handles use silver ion technology to help prevent bacteria and other microbes from growing on door knobs, bathroom fixtures, etc.

Self Cleaning Door Handles: A Safer Option for Busy Company Offices

Self cleaning door handles are innovative because they have silver ion antimicrobial technology which helps to keep surfaces clean, safe and healthy.

Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology: Why It’s Such a Good Solution to Preventing Infection

Silver ion antimicrobial technology is a silver-based treatment that provides permanent protection against microbes.

Antimicrobial Door Wraps: Safe to Use and Easy-to-Apply

Designed for safer surfaces, Veraco products are safe to use and easy-to-apply antimicrobial surface covers that reduce microbes on common touch points.

5 Benefits of Antibacterial Railing Wraps

Antibacterial railing wraps are made with silver ion antimicrobial technology that is 99.99% effective against many infections, which can be helpful for businesses.

Top 3 Benefits of Having Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology in Your Business

Silver ion technology is more than just an effective way to kill bacteria.

Crisis Charity Case Study

As part of Veraco’s ongoing CSR initiative the company partnered with Crisis Charity to create a safer environment for both staff and visitors to their key centres.

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