HYGIENE NEWS

Back to school is when habits get tested

A US doctor in a recent news piece made a point that applies just as well here: even when flu cases drop, the virus can keep circulating – and the simple stuff still matters.

Proper hand hygiene is your best defence against norovirus

Norovirus is a persistent threat in Australian businesses - learn why just running water won't cut it, and how hands-on training changes staff behaviour to stop outbreaks.

“Please wash your hands” – why the poster isn’t working

If your staff aren’t washing their hands, a poster won’t fix it. They don’t need more “must wash hands” signs – they need to see why proper handwashing matters and what “proper” actually looks like.

A 15-minute hand washing lesson plan that actually works

A simple 15-minute lesson using Glow 2 Show to reduce missed spots and reinforce the World Health Organization's 6 hand washing steps.

Mark Rober shows how germs spread – and you can too

Mark Rober’s viral classroom experiment shows just how quickly germs spread - and with Glow 2 Show Powder, schools can recreate the same eye-opening lesson right here in Australia.

The science of handwashing – why 20 seconds matters

Twenty seconds isn’t just a guideline – it’s the time soap needs to break down germs and lift residue. At Glow 2 Show, we help people see why timing and technique matter.

Why handwashing beats hand sanitiser in the long run

Sanitiser might kill some germs, but it doesn’t remove dirt or residue. At Glow 2 Show, we show why soap and water are still the gold standard – especially when hands are visibly dirty.

The five moments for hand hygiene – what they are and why they matter

The five moments for hand hygiene help healthcare workers know exactly when to clean their hands – before and after patient contact, procedures and exposure risks. At Glow 2 Show, we pair this framework with UV demos to make hygiene habits stick.

How soap breaks down viruses – and why it’s still your best defence

Soap doesn’t just rinse – it breaks viruses apart. This Vox explainer shows how, and at Glow 2 Show, we pair that science with hands-on UV demos to help people wash properly and build lasting hygiene habits.

New study reveals alarming hand hygiene gaps in hospitals

Nearly half of hospital toilet users aren’t washing their hands, according to a UK-Danish study - highlighting the urgent need for smarter, more engaging hygiene training like Glow 2 Show's visual feedback tools.

Hand dryers vs paper towel

New research reveals that high-speed hand dryers may be spreading more than just warm air – potentially blasting bathroom bacteria onto your hands, face and clothes. At Glow 2 Show, we’re turning up the UV to show why paper towels might be the cleaner choice.