Greenwich, London, UK (PRWeb UK) December 28, 2009

Superclean Services, a leading London contract cleaning firm, has responded to the concerns of clients about swine flu by developing a special cleaning service.

Swine flu may be introduced into the workplace when someone suffering from the virus touches a hard surface such as a table or a stair rail. The virus can then spread from one employee to another once someone else comes into contact with the same contaminated surface. Superclean’s special cleaning service uses the Evans Safe Zone disinfectant. Safe Zone is a virucidal cleaning product. Using Safe Zone kills the virus and so prevents cross-contamination.

Superclean developed its Safe Zone cleaning method in response to the concerns over swine flu that one of its clients, an inner London comprehensive school, raised back in May 2009. To find a solution, Superclean sought advice from the National Health Service, from cleaning suppliers and from other sources. In addition, Superclean was able to draw on its own extensive industry experience. As a result, Superclean was able to offer the school an effective anti-viral cleaning service that satisfied the school’s concerns.

Following consulations, Superclean established that Safe Zone was the most effective chemical to use for tackling swine flu. In order to train staff in the use of Safe Zone, Superclean was able to utilise its own operational team. All of the operational managers at Superclean are assessors for the British Institute of Cleaning Science, BICSc, the cleaning industry’s leading professional and educational body.

Superclean had already been training its staff to be aware of health and environmental concerns. Following the swine flu outbreak, Superclean began to train its staff in the Safe Zone cleaning method as well. The training, overseen by BICSc assessors, is carried out on site and on the job. Superclean’s Safe Zone training programme is ongoing. Already over 40 per cent of Superclean’s workforce has received detailed training in how to use the Safe Zone product safely and in a way that ensures maximum benefit to the customer.

Superclean’s proactive approach to the swine flu pandemic is paying dividends. Some of Superclean’s biggest customers have asked the contract cleaner to apply the Safe Zone cleaning method on their sites. These customers include corporate bodies, facilities management companies and leading businesses.

Besides the demand for a cleaning service that can address the swine flu pandemic, Superclean has also seen evidence of public concern over the virus in its janitorial supplies division. Customers of Superclean’s janitorial supplies have been buying anti-viral hand gel in much larger quantities.

In response to the concerns of its clients, Superclean took the threat of swine flu seriously, and acted promptly to devise a solution that would meet customer expectations. Superclean now has over six months’ experience of delivering a cleaning service that can help check the spread of swine flu, and training for staff in the Safe Zone cleaning method continues. As a result of Superclean’s full training capability, the company has succeeded in providing clients with a specially designed service that can be of real use to them in tackling swine flu. Superclean expects high-risk environments such as schools to be among the main customers for the Safe Zone cleaning method in the future.

“We developed a special cleaning service to address the concerns of our customers about the swine flu virus,” said Justin Richards, Business Development Manager at Superclean. “I am extremely proud that Superclean followed this request through, so that we have been able to roll this cleaning system out to over forty percent of our workforce. Our aim moving forward is to train all of our staff to be able to deliver the service. Then we will be able to offer all our customers true peace of mind in relation to this potentially lethal threat.”    

Superclean Services is a leading London contract cleaning firm, providing cleaning services and janitorial supplies to offices, restaurants, business parks and retail spaces.

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Related Swine Flu Press Releases

Boston, MA (Vocus) April 28, 2009

A new report from Harvard Medical School explains how and why the swine flu virus is threatening humans and describes what to do if the infection reaches your community.

The United States government declared a public health emergency as a result of an increasing number of cases of swine flu, a new type of influenza virus that contains genes from pig (swine), bird and human influenza viruses. Although the effect of the disease in the United States has been mild thus far, swine flu has killed many people in Mexico, and is spreading around the globe.

The infection is spreading in the U.S., Mexico, and other parts of the world. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have expressed concern that the illness could turn into a global pandemic. Global pandemics can cause great suffering, economic losses, and loss of life.

In response, Harvard Health Publications (HHP), a Division of Harvard Medical School, has published a Special Health Report, Swine Flu: How to understand your risk and protect your health. The report explains what the illness is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how families and businesses can protect themselves against it–written in language that anyone can understand. The report can be purchased electronically in PDF file format, for download from the HHP Web site: www.health.harvard.edu/SF.

The 43-page Special Health Report answers questions such as:

    What is an influenza virus, and how does it cause infection?
    What is swine flu, and what is a pandemic?
    What are the symptoms of swine flu, and how are they different from regular flu?
    How serious and contagious could the swine flu epidemic be?
    What has happened in past pandemics of influenza?
    Is a vaccine available?
    How is swine flu treated?
    What can I do to protect myself and my family?
    What should I expect if a pandemic hits?
    How can businesses prepare for a swine flu pandemic?

Harvard Health Publications will also maintain a Flu Resource Center web page (www.health.harvard.edu/flu) that includes the latest information on the number of reported swine flu cases, the number of deaths, the countries where cases have been reported, travel restrictions, and other frequently changing information, as well as general influenza information.

Harvard Health Publications will also frequently update the Special Health Report itself, as major new developments occur in this dynamic new epidemic. People who purchase the Report will receive e-mails alerting them that an updated version of the report is available to them, for free, from the Harvard Health Publications Web site.

Swine Flu: How to understand your risk and protect your health is available for $ 18 from Harvard Health Publications, the publishing division of Harvard Medical School. Order it online at www.health.harvard.edu/SF.

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Special Alert: Swine Flu, Pregnancy & Fertility

With the swine flu now holding the potential for a worldwide pandemic, there is perhaps no one more worried about getting sick than women who are pregnant.

This is particularly true for those of you over 35 who may already be struggling with fertility issues – or maybe undergoing fertility treatments right now.

The good news is that pregnancy doesn’t necessarily increase your risk for getting the swine flu – or any other type of flu. However, it is important to note that if you do get the flu while you are pregnant, studies show you are up to five times more likely to suffer serious complications – such as pneumonia. And that is often where most of the flu fatalities lie.

In terms of risks to your baby, the greatest threat from illnesses such as the flu occur from high fevers in the mother during pregnancy. Sustained body temperature over 101 degrees, and particularly over 102 degrees can increase the risk of miscarriage and lead to an increased risk of neural tube defects in your baby – which include life-threatening malformations of the brain and spine.

The good news is there are things you can do to prevent these problems even if you get the flu.

The first is to control your fever.The March of Dimes recommends acetaminophen (Tylenol) but talk to your doctor first to make certain it’s okay for you. You should also try to keep your body as cool as possible with cold compresses, and drink plenty of fluids. Pregnancy is not the time to “sweat out ” a fever.

Second is continue to take your prenatal vitamins – particularly 1000 mcg of folic acid. Studies conducted at the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities in England, found that women who took a multi vitamin high in folic acid during pregnancy decreased their baby’s risk of birth defects, even if they ran a fever while pregnant.

In terms of the the two medications used to treat swine flu – Tamiflu and Relenza – like other flu medications they are ranked by the FDA as “Category C ” drugs – meaning they have not been tested for use during pregnancy. That said, it’s important to note that there have not been any cases of birth defects or other serious health concerns linked to the use of these drugs in pregnant women who have used them.

So, if symptoms are severe, your doctor might suggest a course of either drug, and if this is the case, experts say don’t be fearful.

Finally, relax and don’t worry! Right now, the stress and anxiety of worrying about getting sick is likely to cause you more harm than the risk of actually getting the flu, which at this point is still quite small.

For more tips and information on swine flu and pregnancy, and some important details on what to do if you contract swine flu while undergoing fertility treatments, check out this article on GettingPregnantNow.org.

For more health and beauty information for women over 35 visit www.RedDressDiary.com.

For unknown reasons, the “Swine Flu” H1N1 has been more severe in Mexico than it has been anywhere else in the world. I have friends and family in Mexico City right now and to them and everyone else that has been affected by this virus I wish you a speedy recovery and/or keep you safe from infection. Mexico needs big ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) I was in the clinic/urgent care on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. One of those days I had to wear a mask and I got asked all kinds of questions about going out of the country and if I’ve had contact with anyone who has recently been to Mexico. It was truly weird since I was at the hospital for back pain around my kidneys. I’m much better now so no worries. I made this video because it was pretty weird having to be asked all those questions about flu symptoms and Mexico. By the time I got to see the actual doctor he laughed and made me take the face mask off. He also informed me that there have not been any Swine Flu cases in our area nor have there been any seasonal Flu cases in the last week or so but that they were now being regulated to ask everyone who comes into urgent care with a temp. if they have been out of the country. Obviously I had an over anxious nurse checking me in! I did volunteer for the full rectal exam. I mean, we can’t be too careful right? AHAHA! Just kidding! But seriously, if you need one you should really get one because a healthy colon makes for a happy pooper! We should put that on a T-shirt and make our …