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Poor hygiene at 5-star hotels in China: Toilet brush used to clean cups https://youtu.be/F_B7E_eE7Zc Three five-star hotels in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, were punished on Wednesday after authorities found poor hygiene conditions in their guest rooms. The city's health and family planning commission has not disclosed what penalties were given to the properties, which are operated by Kempinski, Shangri-La and Sheraton. It comes after undercover video footage emerged online on Tuesday that showed cleaners at the hotels using the same brushes to wipe the toilets, bathtubs, sinks and other surfaces, sparking public concern over cleanliness. Footage recorded at the Kempinski and Shangri-La properties even showed workers using the same brush to wipe drinking water cups and then drying them with used bath towels. All three luxury hotels were accused of failing to change bath towels, bed sheets and pillow cases for new guests, despite charging from about 800 yuan to 2,800 yuan (S$163 to S$572) for a room per night. Shortly after the video began to spread online, inspectors from the health commission, tourism office, market supervision department, food and drug administration, and legislative affairs office descended on the properties to collect samples for testing, according to the city government. The results of these tests confirmed that the hotels had hygiene problems. "We feel sorry to learn about the substandard conditions found at our hotel," the Kempinski Harbin said in a post on Sina Weibo on Tuesday. "We have been working on providing our guests a friendly and safe environment with strict policies. We will co-operate with the investigation and strengthen measures to avoid similar problems." However, the case has again affected people's faith in the quality of five-star accommodation in China. Undercover footage exposed similar hygiene issues at five high-end hotels in Beijing in September. "I have clients in different cities, so I frequently travel for business," said Sun Chang, 36, the manager of an advertising agency in Beijing. "I've heard such things happen in some midrange hotels, so I usually choose well-known five-star hotels during my trips. I didn't imagine the problems are just as serious there. "I'm considering taking my own sheets, sleeping bags, kettles and bathrobes on my next trip." Harbin has now launched a citywide inspection of all hotels. "It is really difficult to monitor cleaners in the hotel rooms without cameras being installed," Wu Ben, an associate professor of hotel management at Shanghai's Fudan University, told Caixin magazine on Tuesday. "Without the proper detection equipment, one is unlikely to notice dirty bedding and poorly cleaned toilet seats." http://www.asiaone.com/china/poor-hygiene-5-star-hotels-china-same-brush-used-clean-toilets-and-cups

what brush do you use to clean /wash your expensive rims. I was using the brown brush that can be bought from hardware shop for $2. I notice there are a lot of scratches on the rims.

what brush do you use to clean /wash your expensive rims. I was using the brown brush that can be bought from hardware shop for $2. I notice there are a lot of scratches on the rims.

I parked my car at Ubi open carpark between blks 341 and 339. Found out the front bumper right side was badly brushed against, paint came off and such. Anyone witness which car did it? The perpetrator did not even leave behind an apology note.

It's those just vibratiing (they call it ultrasonic), no oscillation type. Got 1 of those, usually I would just brush as in like manual brushing. But last night thought maybe it was wong, so just let it vibrate on teeth, felt clean as well. But scare it maybe wrong and end up bo geh few weeks later. Anyone used 1 can advise?

Just felt like sharing what i see today was at the starbuck on shenton way today, while queueing to order my coffee. 2 indian ladies FT with very strong indian accent came storming to the front of the queue and say in a rude manner. can you clean the table now !!!! . there was only 3 staff at the starbucks and was clearly short handed. i was just thinking at the back of my mind, clear the table yourself lar or wait lor the first brush with FT , very mild ..... my second brush...... just 1 hour ago, i was buying bread in a bakery . the moment i went in all the 4 staffs were from PRC.. so i was just choosing my bread and cant help but over heard their conversation FT 1) how to apply for my family to come here and work FT 2 ) ok you can use my friend method, apply for a student pass paying about $500 per month to school and can either work part time or sell DVD to the factory, can earn quite a lot . $3 dollars per DVD . 1 day can sell 60 to 80 DVDs can earn $200 plus per day , better then stay at "Xiang Xia" or village and earn $1000RMB per month. FT 1) oh i will find out from the school how to apply for student pass i just kept quiet and pay for my bread and left, as i walk back. my mind was thinking what are we REAL locals going to do as more and more FT comes in. now with free english course given. should my kids want to work school holiday jobs also cannot cos they been taken by the FT that can speak english and accept lower pay. the ruling government dont really care about the people that place them in power. all they care is to increase more people, so that they can collect the 7% GST. like it or not, FT or Local or Illegal immigrants the moment you buy something, a drink or eat a bowl of noodle you be paying 7% to the government. a sad but true situation. what to do except suck my thumb and LL

Hi all our muslim detailers do take note..I copied from autoworld world.. I'll make it simple: "---On 2009-07-24 00:44:00.0 You Wrote Us--- My question is this :- Meguiars Slide Lock Detail Brush - The bristle is made of ?? _________________________________________ Hello, Thank you for contacting Meguiars with your product question. The Slide Lock Brush used boar hair for the bristles. Regards, Michael Stoops Customer Care Center | Meguiar's, Inc. 17991 Mitchell S. Irvine, CA 92614 (800) 854-8073 xt175" From what I understand most should be make by horse hair...

Hi all what's the best way to clean wheels? Most of the pros use wheel brushes with horsehair but can't seem to find locally. Anyone?

I have been using cloth to apply the sealant but i think would it be better to use those white soft brush that we can buy from the hardware to appy? It will be more even compare to cloth right?