At Initial, we are not only one of the leading providers of hygiene solutions, but also care about initiatives that help to promote better hygiene standards globally. Click the following images to download our free toolkit for menstrual hygiene....
Incontinence is an issue affecting many people of all ages, gender, cultures and backgrounds. The Irish Longitudinal Study on ageing in 2017 found that 1 in 7 older adults in Ireland experiences urinary incontinence and that 25% of those affected experience...
Incontinence is a common problem and affects people of all ages, gender, cultures and backgrounds. Despite popular beliefs, older people are not the only ones affected. Research from around the world suggests that between 19% and 33% of adult...
Employees are generally more inclined to work productively and experience improve morale when they feel that employers care for their wellbeing. Identifying germ hotspots in the office premises enable employers to select the right hygiene solutions, hence increase office...
Several years ago, psychologist David Pizzaro ran an experiment on the streets of New York, USA. He recreated the smell of human flatulence and asked passers-by to have a smell, in order to reveal the profound power of disgust....
According to new research carried out by Initial, Ireland’s leading experts in healthcare waste management, only 13.6% of survey participants bring their unused, out of date medications back to their pharmacy, where they can be disposed of safely, while...
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 40% of foodborne illnesses are transmitted via germs on our hands. Moreover, a staggering 80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch alone. When done properly, good hand...
Several years ago, psychologist David Pizzaro ran an experiment on the streets of New York, USA. He recreated the smell of human flatulence and asked passers-by to have a smell, in order to reveal the profound power of disgust....
As the weather gets colder and wetter and the nights draw in, the number of people with coughs, sniffles and sneezes grows. People are absent from the office, friends cancel engagements and you seem to always get stuck in...
Since you were little you’ve always been told to wash your hands, but why is that? Well, it’s simple improper hand hygiene can cause serious complications to your health. Did you know that 80% of infections such as the flu are...