London Underground steps up cleaning regime to tackle superbugs

Tube network to fight grime with industrial vacuum cleaners and magnetic wands after discovery of threatening bacteria Industrial vacuum cleaners and magnetic wands will be used in a bid to rid the tube network of eight of the most dangerous superbugs. Cleaning of the London Underground will be stepped up each night over the summer to remove metal particles, dust, oil and grease from about 50 stations and five tunnels.