News articles tagged with 'cleaning'
ORNL scientists help explain graphene mystery
— 24 Aug 2010 10:27 | TechnologyNanoscale simulations and theoretical research performed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are bringing scientists closer to realising graphene's potential…
Household detergents, shampoos may form harmful substance in waste water
— 8 Apr 2010 11:31 | EnvironmentScientists are reporting evidence that certain ingredients in shampoo, detergents and other household cleaning agents may be a source of precursor materials for formation of a suspected…
Laser surgery technique gets new life in art restoration
— 25 Feb 2010 13:46 | TechnologyA laser technique best known for its use to remove unwanted tattoos from the skin is finding a second life in preserving great sculptures, paintings and other works of art, according…
Clean and green: Supermarket shelves awash in eco-friendly laundry detergents
— 28 Jan 2010 08:22 | ChemistryLaundry detergent manufacturers are rolling out a new generation of products aimed at making cleaning more efficient and environmentally friendly, according to an article in the current…
'Poop' dermatitis linked to fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals
— 25 Jan 2010 13:06 | HealthConsidered a dermatological nuisance that was long gone, skin irritations caused by toilet seats appear to be making a comeback in paediatricians' offices, according to research led…
Will copper keep us safe from the superbugs?
— 2 Dec 2009 09:05 | HealthThree papers scheduled for publication in the January issue of the Journal of Hospital Infection, published by Elsevier, suggest that copper might have a role in the fight against healthcare-associated…
Poorly cleaned public cruise ship restrooms may predict norovirus outbreaks
— 3 Nov 2009 10:47 | HealthA team of researchers from Boston University School (BUSM), Carney Hospital, Cambridge Health Alliance and Tufts University School of Medicine, have found that widespread poor compliance…
New look for antiques
— 28 Oct 2009 11:23 | ChemistryIn the past, restoration of paintings and other old artwork often involved application of acrylic resins to consolidate and protect them. One of the most important tasks for modern…
Respiratory risk from hospital cleaning fluids
— 27 Mar 2009 14:20 | HealthCleaning fluids used in hospitals may pose a health risk to both staff and patients. A pilot study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health has found that…
Titanium work surfaces could cut food poisoning cases say scientists
— 10 Sep 2008 16:20 | HealthFood factory work surfaces coated in titanium could cut the number of food poisoning cases every year, scientists heard today (Wednesday 10 September 2008) at the Society for General…