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Hand hygiene is not a luxury, infection prevention and control (IPC), which includes hand hygiene, is fundamental to safe and effective healthcare systems. Hand hygiene is relevant to all health workers, patients and their families at every healthcare encounter. Each year the World Health Organization (WHO) SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining…

Elevate your in-room hotel experience to deliver exceptional hospitality while adopting reliable, sustainable, and economical practices. Items that can often be taken for granted, such as the trusty coat hanger, accessories like a toothbrush (that are often forgotten), or cosy slippers to slide into after a long day can help complete a stay. Take your…

Industrial vs. Medical Grade Gloves... So what are the differences? Medical Grade Gloves ‘Medical grade’ is a standard set by the ARTG (Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods). It's based on the (AQL) Acceptable Quality Level, which refers to the number of defects in a batch of gloves. All medical gloves should have an AQL of…

CleanLIFE Hand and Surface wipes Plastics have been a hot topic in Australia and New Zealand over recent years, especially single-use plastics since the unfortunate demise of RedCycle. As a result, businesses like our supplier CleanLIFE have been moving quickly to provide plastic-free alternatives to everyday products. Why is plastic so bad? Well, to start with,…

Warehouses pose unique cleaning challenges for all employees. As large industrial facilities with heavy traffic of goods, people, and activity, they are susceptible to an almost never-ending accumulation of dust, dirt, smoke, vapors, grease, mold, bacteria, viruses, pests, and even fungi. These contaminants can pose health and safety hazards for both employees and customers. Fortunately,…

The cleanliness of your floors plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of everyone who treads upon them—whether they be customers, employees, or visitors. However, achieving spotless floors is not a mere feat of elbow grease; it demands the appropriate tools for the job. You need the right equipment to clean floors properly and…

On Saturday 21st October, we celebrated the 29th Annual RapidClean Group 2023 AGM and Conference at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort. What an amazing time reconnecting with our RapidClean Members and Preferred Suppliers. We would like to thank everyone who attended the conference and congratulate those who had an amazing year and walked…

At RapidClean we are often asked the question, what is the difference between powdered and powder-free disposable gloves? So what is the difference and when does the difference matter? In this blog, we will take a quick look at both options. Let's start with the easy question, what are Powdered Gloves? The lowest cost method…

Meet one of our newest preferred suppliers CleanLIFE CleanLIFE based in Adelaide, have a mission to reduce plastic going to landfill … one wet wipe at a time. The founders of CleanLIFE (Corey & Phil) have 50+ years of business ownership between them and created their new business to help achieve this dream, and have…

WE ALL LIKE TO FEEL VALUED AND APPRECIATED! RapidClean in partnership with Kärcher would like to thank the hardworking and dedicated cleaners of Australia. Every day, tens of thousands of skilled, dedicated cleaning staff are working to ensure facilities are clean and safe. Thank Your Cleaner Day™ recognises the hard work cleaners do and lets…

What is Global Handwashing Day? Celebrated every October 15, Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to promoting handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Currently, 3 out of 10 people worldwide lack access to basic hygiene services. Global Handwashing Day provides a…

At the recent Annual Rapid Group AGM and Conference, the Southern Cross Hygiene - RapidClean Byron Coast team were pleased to show their gratitude to the Rapid Group.Held at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, the Pembroke family, Tony, Robyn, Lucy, and Milly, attended the conference rocking some custom-made shirts to show their appreciation for the…

On Saturday, we celebrated the 28th Annual Rapid Group 2022 AGM and Conference at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. It was tremendous to reconnect again with our RapidClean Members and Preferred Suppliers. We would like to commend those who worked hard throughout the year to win an award at our RapidClean Gala Dinner. Congratulations to Concept…

Getting a headache trying to figure out dilution ratios and how to implement them in your cleaning routine? Read this for a breakdown of how to dilute cleaning solutions.

Today we celebrate the 100th International Cooperative Day, which is themed “Cooperatives Build a Better World”.For over 30 years, RapidClean has embraced a human-centred business model. We put people first, empowering our members to manage their owner-operated stores, providing a national level of support which assists our members to provide their customers amazing local service.…