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  • 4 Reasons Why Drying Your Hands Is Just As Important As Washing Them

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • A collage of water conservation icons

    World Water Day: The Link Between Water Conservation and Hygiene

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • FreeVend FlexCare by Initial in a bathroom environment with other Initial products

    4 Reasons Why Businesses Are Offering Free Sanitary Products

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • Hand Sanitiser as a waterless hygiene solution

    How to Maintain Workplace Hygiene During Water Shortages

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • The Cost of A Cheap Hygiene Supplier in South Africa

    The real costs of a cheap hygiene supplier

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • 8 Golden Rules of Office Kitchen Hygiene: Habits Worth Adopting

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • Customer using Luna Dryer and customer using paper towel

    [UPDATE] Hand dryers vs paper towels: which are better?

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • How smell affects your mood by evoking good memory

    How smell affects your mood

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • Washing Hands to minimise the spread of diseases.

    [UPDATE] 5 surprising facts about hand hygiene

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
  • Initial AIRDuo: Advanced air quality technology in the bathroom

    Why Indoor Air Quality Should Be a Priority in South African Workspaces

    Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
22 April 2025

4 Reasons Why Drying Your Hands Is Just As Important As Washing Them

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
When it comes to hygiene, washing your hands properly with soap and clean water is crucial, but drying them thoroughly is just as important. In fact, it plays a major role in preventing the spread of harmful bacteria and...
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22 March 2025

World Water Day: The Link Between Water Conservation and Hygiene

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
A collage of water conservation icons
Every year on March 22, the world observes World Water Day, a global initiative by the United Nations to highlight the importance of water conservation and sustainable management of freshwater resources.  In 2025, the theme is “Glacier Preservation,” emphasising...
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21 February 2025

4 Reasons Why Businesses Are Offering Free Sanitary Products

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
FreeVend FlexCare by Initial in a bathroom environment with other Initial products
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of menstrual hygiene in the workplace. Despite menstruation being a natural biological process, many professional environments fail to provide adequate support for employees who menstruate. One simple...
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30 January 2025

How to Maintain Workplace Hygiene During Water Shortages

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
Hand Sanitiser as a waterless hygiene solution
On the 13th of December 2024, Business Tech reported that Johannesburg was hit with an 86-hour water outage, affecting multiple areas including Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, Johannesburg Central. In the same report, Rand Water stated that it has begun a...
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11 December 2024

The real costs of a cheap hygiene supplier

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
The Cost of A Cheap Hygiene Supplier in South Africa
Sometimes, opting for the less expensive option might seem like a smart choice in the short term, but it can end up costing more in the long run. While initial savings can be appealing, the true value often lies...
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04 December 2024

8 Golden Rules of Office Kitchen Hygiene: Habits Worth Adopting

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
The office kitchen can quickly become an unhygienic and unpleasant space. Here are 8 golden rules for office kitchen hygiene that will help you avoid unpleasant kitchen habits. Office kitchens are one of the most frequented areas in the common...
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18 November 2024

[UPDATE] Hand dryers vs paper towels: which are better?

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
Customer using Luna Dryer and customer using paper towel
Hand dryers vs paper towel dispensers – which are better? This blog evaluates the pros and cons of each option, and how you can choose the right solution for your business.  If you are a regular subscriber to our blog,...
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21 October 2024

How smell affects your mood

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
How smell affects your mood by evoking good memory
Can we use scent to create good memories for our customers, and by doing so encourage them to stay longer or return sooner? This blog post looks at the psychology of smell and using scent marketing in the retail environment, and...
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10 October 2024

[UPDATE] 5 surprising facts about hand hygiene

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
Washing Hands to minimise the spread of diseases.
Good hand hygiene (hand washing and drying) is important all year round, but especially as we enter the holiday period and want to spend time with loved ones (and not worry about getting sick). Here are five surprising facts...
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20 September 2024

Why Indoor Air Quality Should Be a Priority in South African Workspaces

Written by Phumeza Mlokoti
Initial AIRDuo: Advanced air quality technology in the bathroom
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an issue that’s been lurking in the background, silently impacting our health and well-being. Whether it’s in our homes, offices, or schools, the air we breathe indoors is not as clean as we’d like...
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