Proper disposal of period waste isn’t merely a recommended practice; it’s essential for environmental and plumbing health. Yet, consumer research* conducted earlier this year on behalf of Initial Washroom Hygiene revealed that many people still think it’s appropriate to...
World Continence Week (WCW) is a global event organised by the World Federation of Incontinence Patients to raise awareness of continence issues and help improve the health, wellness and quality of life of sufferers. This year, WCW is taking...
World Toilet Day is observed annually on the 19th of November and this year it focuses on accelerating change. Many of us in the Western world may take our toilet and washroom facilities for granted, but a whopping 3.5...
[Updated 13 October 2023] Growing up I am sure many of us can remember being told to wash our hands, especially after using the bathroom, being outside or before preparing or eating food. In all cases, it is essential...
19th June 2023 marks Initial’s 120th anniversary. We celebrate our remarkable journey with you, from providing towels embroidered with our customers’ initials to pioneering hygiene technology. Today, many of us may take various aspects of our hygiene for granted,...
Coronavirus has undoubtedly changed the public perception and knowledge of poor hygiene. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of maintaining good hygiene standards in public places. In Initial’s ‘The Global Hygiene Reset’ report, 84% of respondents said that they...
One-in-three office workers pop to the loo – even if they don’t need to go – to escape their colleagues and have a break from work. A poll of 2,000 office workers found that the average amount to time...
When it comes to using public toilets, nobody wants to experience unpleasant smells, in the same way no one wants to experience a washroom which is unclean or missing important amenities such as soap and toilet paper. Smell tends...