Astral Hygiene Blog
Your Trusted Source for Expert Cleaning Tips, Industry News, and Product Insights
Discover expert cleaning and hygiene advice with the Astral Hygiene Blog. Explore in-depth articles on professional cleaning techniques, industry best practices, product reviews, and practical tips for maintaining spotless, safe environments. Whether you’re in healthcare, hospitality, veterinary, or commercial cleaning, our blog delivers valuable insights to help you choose the right products and improve cleaning efficiency. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, regulations, and innovations in the hygiene sector—your go-to resource for all things clean and hygienic.
How to choose the right floor pad?
This is a mystery to most people, however once explained... everything becomes clear! When cleaning a hard floor, there are lots of options in terms of how you can go about cleaning them. Whether you want to strip, clean, buff or polish a floor a floor pad is the way to go about it - especially on wooden floors.
Free COSHH Training....when you shop with Astral Hygiene!
Astral Hygiene offers comprehensive COSHH training, health and safety training to every customer.....
Astral proud to have been awarded Royal Warrant by HM The Queen
Scottish Borders based Astral Hygiene are delighted to announce that they have been granted the honour of a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Colour Coded Cleaning – Preventing Cross Contamination...
Colour coding your cleaning equipment is an easy and helpful system to have in place in a working environment. It can be vital whilst cleaning, as it is very effective against cross contamination there are basic guidelines put in place by BICSc (British Institute of Cleaning Science) to ensure your workplace is the safest it can be. In this blog, I will explain why colour coded cleaning is so important and how to colour code your equipment correctly in hope it helps you guarantee safety for you and your employees.
Gloves - What is the difference?
Over the past 5 years, there has been an enormous surge in the prices of all types of gloves, such as vinyl, latex and nitrile. This is due to the increases in raw materials, manufacturing and environment challenges. This blog is set out to describe the different reasons for this and to educate you on all things gloves…
Hazardous Chemicals – Everything you need to know!
A hazardous chemical is any chemical, which can cause physical harm or a health hazard. Chemicals, which are categorized as a hazard, can cause harm in many ways, such as by inhalation, swallowing or skin contact.
Floor Cleaning - The best way for you...
One of the most important parts of cleaning and something almost everyone would notice is the floor. Whether its dirty socks or muddy footprints, it is quite difficult to hide if they are dirty.
Why Is Hand Washing So Important?
80% of known diseases are passed on through hands and touch alone; hands are the main culprit for spreading bacteria and this is why hand washing is a useful habit to encourage from an early age.
What does food safe actually mean?
What does Food Safe actually mean? Is it different than food grade, and in what circumstances would food grade and food safe actually be the most pertinant?
What the professionals do with their blocked drains.....
All businesses are at the mercy of drains, and when they are blocked it can result in chaos for all businesses large and small. In this weeks blog, we talk about what is causing blockages (you think you know but you probably don't), and what the professionals would use to clear them. Read on!
Ways to prepare your workplace for winter.....
A COVID winter is one we are becoming ever more used to. However I do think it is important to remind people of the simple things you can do to keep everyone safe. From clearing paths, to sanitising....
Get Cleaning for Christmas!
Are you ready for Christmas? Ready to welcome the in-laws or those critical guests? Breeze through your cleaning with this handy guide!
Plastic and Waste Reduction... how are we tackling this?
We discuss what steps we are taking to reduce the plastic we are bringing in to our warehouses.
Disposable Sanitary Bins....
Here we blog and Vlog about how and why you can save money by getting rid of your sanitary bin supplier..... controversial!
Cleaning and disinfecting after a COVID outbreak in your school
Keeping schools open has become a top priority for everyone, so here Anna gives some solid advice grounded in research.
How to clean lockers and locker rooms...
Here is a quick how to guide...
How does Antimicrobial Resistance affect us?
Antimicrobial resistance - what is it? How does it affect us?
Cross Contamination ... how to avoid it!
Today we talk clearly and concisely about cross contamination and how to avoid it in your kitchens.
Guide to buying paper towels
The realm of the paper towel is actually quite complex, and there are a number of factors to consider. Anna breaks down all of the factors, as she meanders through todays blog!
First Aid Kits.... important things to remember
There are many different types of First Aid Kits... here are some important things to remember.
REACH and Biocidal Regulations explained……
Chemicals and other potentially harmful substances and stringently regulated by the EU legislation in order to ensure that they are being used, safely and responsibly.
Biodcides vs Enzymes
Anna talks Biocodes vs Enzymes.... do you know the difference?
10 Characteristics of Highly Successful Cleaners….
If you want to be at the top of your game in terms of leaving your competition eating your dust, then this weeks blog is a must read!
Common spring cleaning mistakes
While as a society we do usually clean every day to a certain extent, seasonal cleaning plays a very important role in our cleaning habits. In this blog we discuss what spring cleaning actually is and how to avoid common mistakes.
Can bad smells impact the perception of your business??
After much research about how smell affects perception, we have amalgamated some of the findings in this weeks blog.
Supply chain delays... what are we doing about it?
Across our country we are facing a shortage of raw materials and items that we would typically easily be able to find in our shops. This is present in the hygiene industry, and we are facing shortages in typical items we would usually stock. Astral Hygiene have strategically planned for this occurance and have engaged this plan. We explain here what we have done, and what you will be able to find in our warehouses.
Residual Biocidal Activity – is the confusion due to QACs?
But what is a QAC chemical?
Environmental Health and Catering from Home
Running a catering business from home….
Microorganisms .... differences....
Pathogens, bacteria and viruses often interchangeably used to refer to micro-organisms, a few of which are considered harmful to health.
Legionella... the facts!
Have your water systems been out of use during the lockdown? Legionella could be lurking in your showerheads, dishwashers, pools or water features. Here are 5 things you need to know, and what you need to do about it!
Info for Chicken Farms - Omnicide Disinfectant - What is it?
Omnicide is a broad spectrum, powerful and fast acting disinfectant designed to provide excellent bio-security protection even in dirty conditions.
Are you ready for Hygiene 2.0?
The virus that effectively shut down the world in 100 days, has taught us a great deal about Hygiene, and particularly how to manage it
