Teal Patents

10/03/2026

Why the KiddiWash Xtra is the perfect way to introduce hand washing to younger children.
It’s Teal’s most portable hand washing sink ever!

Hand washing is said by many to be the most important lesson any child can learn! The KiddiWash Xtra is the ideal way to introduce younger children to hand washing.

Portable, robust and easy to clean, the KiddiWash Xtra is the perfect portable warm water hand washing unit for smaller hands – and is ideal for preschool and nursery situations.

Lightweight, easy to carry, easy to clean and use!
Warm water hand washing can be provided anywhere with this versatile unit. It’s entirely self-contained: just fill it with warm water and the KiddiWash Xtra will keep it warm for several hours.

The flat base enables it to be positioned on any stable level surface – both indoors and out! So it’s always at just the right height for little ones to wash their hands.

The KiddiWash Xtra provides a minimum of fifteen 12 second hand washes per filling. It’s unique Waste-Safe retains all the dirty water which can be emptied when the warm water is replenished.

And there is a bonus too!
Little children love it! It is so easy to use that it becomes a fun part of their personal development and learning.



https://kiddiwash.com/9241-kiddiwash-xtra-the-perfect-way-to-introduce-hand-washing-to-younger-children/

10/03/2026

Isle of Wight food hygiene ratings: latest scores revealed

The scores are in - the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Isle of Wight restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

10/03/2026

"If you have diarrhea, or are taking care of a loved one with diarrhea, washing your hands with soap and water is the key to killing the germs ― not hand sanitizer"

This time of year is prime season for these fast-spreading illnesses.

09/03/2026

“Wash your hands with soap and warm water and use bleach-based products to clean surfaces to help stop infections spreading. Alcohol gels do not kill norovirus so don’t rely on these alone.”

People over the age of 65 have been worst hit by this illness

09/03/2026

"The Lancashire takeaways, cafés and restaurants with the lowest possible hygiene rating"

Nine businesses have a zero food hygiene rating

09/03/2026

UKHSA warns 'infections remain high' as it issues 48-hour rule alert for bug.
"Alcohol gels do not kill norovirus so don't rely on these alone."

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that infections remain high, particularly among over-65s

09/03/2026

Cryptosporidiosis: Warning of parasite outbreak passed on from animals.

Cryptosporidiosis has similar symptoms to food poisoning and can be serious for vulnerable people.

09/03/2026

BSIF “It’s in Your Hands Campaign” Tackles Preventable Work-related Skin Diseases

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has launched an update of its It’s in your hands campaign, calling on employers and workers to take practical st

09/03/2026

Why Legionella is not a concern with these mobile hand washing sinks

There are a number of design features of Teal mobile hand wash units. Unlike conventional ‘plumbed-in’ sinks and systems, there are no concerns over infections such as Legionella.
The Hospital Infection Research Laboratory has tested various Teal units extensively. They recommended a simple disinfection routine to be carried out every other day: this ensures that the water system is completely free of any build-up of micro-organisms.
Unlike conventional washing systems that are subject to mains water pressure the low pressure spray head of the Teal units do not form fine droplets of water that can be breathed in.

Robust, efficient and safe - there is a suitable Teal mobile hand washing unit for every situation.

· Medical and healthcare
· Motor vehicles
· Care homes
· Beauty and aesthetics
· The workplace.

Teal. Handwashing wherever it's needed.
www.tealwash.com

09/03/2026

"Crucial to stopping norovirus spreading, that you should wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water, particularly after using the toilet, before eating or preparing food, and after cleaning up vomit or diarrhoea. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers don’t kill norovirus."

The virus can spread easily with around 685 million cases reported a year

09/03/2026

How the “20 second rule” can greatly reduce E. coli, Salmonella and norovirus outbreaks.
Yes – it’s good old fashioned

A well known doctor in the UK recently referred to the startling results of a survey which produced some shocking results – and gave a stark warning for pretty much everyone! In short, people neglecting hand washing after going to the lavatory put themselves and others at risk, according to a recent report on The Mirror website.

The article by Howard Lloyd quotes Dr Amir Khan, who said that there were “no excuses” for poor hand hygiene. The NHS GP reportedly referred to three particularly unpleasant illnesses – namely norovirus, Salmonella and E. coli – which can all be significantly controlled by careful hand washing after a trip to the loo.

The source of Dr Khan’s concern was a 19 week study with the sobering title of Nearly 45% of hospital toilet users fail to wash their hands, study finds. It was carried out jointly by the University of Surrey and Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark.

During the study, sensors were placed in a variety of “unobtrusive” locations, with examples given including sink and toilet pipes, so that hand washing compliance levels could be accurately monitored. The results, quite frankly, were shocking.

“The results showed that 43.7% of users did not wash their hands after using the toilet, with non-compliance peaking at 61.8% on certain weeks.”

The benefits of good hand hygiene after toilet use are clear he says.

“Studies also show that people who wash their hands correctly after using the bathroom suffer less gut infections, but also less respiratory virus infections too.”

https://www.tealwash.com/26769-hand-washing-reduces-ecoli-salmonella-and-norovirus/

09/03/2026

Five-star food hygiene ratings awarded in Stockton adding to record as top in North-east

The top ratings were given to providers including a bakery, a secondary school and a fish and chips restaurant