--- title: The 8 Moments of Hygiene description: There are eight key “moments” when the risk of spreading infection in the workplace and public facilities is particularly high.  image: https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-2.png --- [![Cherwell Workplace Solutions](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions.png?width=1035&height=289&name=Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions.png "Cherwell Workplace Solutions")](http://www.cherwell-online.co.uk) ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/phone_head.png?width=14&name=phone_head.png) 01926 817585 ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/email_head.png?width=14&name=email_head.png) sales@cherwell-online.co.uk ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/globe_head.png?width=14&name=globe_head.png) www.cherwell-online.co.uk - [Our Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/) - [Advisory Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/advisory-services/) - [Supply Chain Management Service](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/supply-chain-management-service/) - [Environmental Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/environmental-services/) - [Information Technology Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/information-technology-services/) - [Training Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/training-services/) - [Our Products](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/) - [First Aid & Healthcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/first-aid-and-healthcare/) - [Floorcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/floorcare/) - [Green and Sustainable Products](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/green-and-sustainable-products/) - [Housekeeping and Laundry Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/housekeeping-and-laundry-supplies/) - [Janitorial Equipment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/janitorial-equipment/) - [Kitchen And Catering Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/kitchen-and-catering-supplies/) - [Office Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/office-supplies/) - [Personal Protective Equipment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/personal-protective-equipment/) - [Washroom Hygiene](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/washroom-hygiene/) - [Waste Management](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/waste-management/) - [Our Customers](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/) - [Catering & Hospitality](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/catering-and-hospitality/) - [Contract Cleaners and FM](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/contract-services/) - [Education](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/education/) - [Healthcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/healthcare/) - [About Us](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/) - [The Royal Warrant](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/the-royal-warrant/) - [Capable Logistics](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/capable-logistics/) - [Charity Support](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/charity-contributions/) - [Measured Quality](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/measured-quality/) - [Meet our Team](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/meet-our-team/) - [Partners & Suppliers](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/our-partners-and-suppliers/) - [Sustainability & The Environment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/sustainability-and-the-environment/) - [Areas We Cover](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/areas-we-cover/) - [News](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/) - [Contact Us](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/contact-us/) - # The 8 Moments of Hygiene Working with experts from the field of infection diseases, leading skincare manufacturer *SC Johnson* has identified eight key “moments” when the risk of spreading infection in the workplace and public facilities is particularly high.    Leading skincare manufacturer *SC Johnson* has identified eight key “moments” when the risk of spreading infection in the workplace and public facilities is particularly high. In addition to regular sanitising and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, they advise that people working in or visiting these places can greatly help reduce the risk of spreading infection by sanitising or washing these key moments and as a result prevent further transmission of the infection. The 8 Moments What are the eight key moments? | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-2.png) | When entering or leaving a building or facility | | --- | --- | | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-3.png) | After using the toilet | | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-4.png) | Before and after touching common surfaces, such as door handles  | | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-May-19-2021-02-16-28-08-PM.png) | Before food preparation | | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-May-19-2021-02-16-49-74-PM.png) | Before eating food | | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-May-19-2021-02-16-58-08-PM.png) | Before and after moving from a workstation | | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-May-19-2021-02-17-06-18-PM.png) | After coughing, sneezing or nose blowing | | ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/image-png-May-19-2021-02-17-13-74-PM.png) | After handling or disposing of waste | A full explanation of the importance of these moments, how infection transmission takes place, and a detailed guide to prevention can be found in SC Johnson’s guide [here.](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/8_Moments_of_Targeted_Hygiene_White_Paper_Plain.pdf) **More Information** If you would like information about *SC Johnson’s* targeted hygiene programme designed to help break the chain of infection in workplaces and public facilities, or information on products which can help you with infection control in general, please [contact us.](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/contact-us/) [Jeremy Hodge](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/author/jeremy-hodge) 13 May 2021 [COVID-19](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/tag/covid-19) ## Read On ### [Rising Container Costs There is currently an extraordinary level of pent up demand for all types of products from China...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/container-costs) ### [Wypall Reach With its emphasis on hygiene and cost control Kimberly-Clark’s new Wypall Towel Reach dispenser...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/wypall-reach) ### [Sector cost inflation 2021 News reports of a recent surge in prices has largely been restricted to consumer goods, although...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/sector-cost-inflation-2021) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) © 2026 All rights reserved. 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