Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Departmental Laundry
In addition to the washing of towels, wraps etc., used during the
treatment of cases, the following articles were laundered:
Hand towels 6,678
Roller towels 485
Dusters 470
Swabs 31
Sheets 21
Effects destroyed on request or following death.
Verminous 2 tons % cwts.
Disinfestation of Premises and Trade Goods
Usual vermin infestations
(Bed bugs, fleas etc.) .. Domestic dwellings - 1,392 rooms
Other infestations - Internal
(Cockroaches, moths, flies, beetles etc.)
Domestic dwellings - 290 rooms
Institutions etc. - 55 rooms and passages
Business premises - 21 premises
Other infestations - External
(Clover mites, caterpillars, flies etc.) - 9 premises
Export goods - 1 parcel clothing (Formaldehyde)
18,750 | |
Sheets | 3,795 |
Draw slips | 5,258 |
Pillow slips - | 2,506 |
Blankets | 288 |
Clothing | 6,903 |
Total weight | 16,309 lbs. |