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Survey highlights spring cleaning expectations
29th of April 2013
The concept of spring cleaning is very much alive, according to a recent study by cleaning solutions manufacturer P&G Professional. It found that 61 per cent of European customers expect hospitality operators to maintain spring cleaning standards all year round.
The study, designed to find out how spring cleaning is perceived across the
Survey shows importance of cleanliness in universities
25th of April 2013
A survey conducted by a UK support services company suggests that university students draw a direct link between their own academic achievement and the cleanliness of their campus and halls of residence.
The survey revealed that 44 per cent of students felt they would gain a better qualification if their campus and halls of residence were cleaner
CMS Purus awards open for entry
23rd of April 2013
The organisers of the CMS cleaning exhibition, taking place in Berlin from September 24-27, are now inviting exhibitors to submit their entries for this year's Purus awards.
There are five categories - Machines, Equipment, Washroom Hygiene, Management Systems and Software, and Brand Communication. Products competing for this design-led award will
Day of action encourages Respect for Cleaners
22nd of April 2013
A Europe-wide day of action is being planned for June 17, International Justice Day, around the issue of'Respect for Cleaners'. International umbrella trades union organisation UNI is leading the initiative and encouraging its affiliates throughout Europe to organise activities.
The aim is to raise issues related to cleaning workers, such as low
EU leaders push to reduce SME legislation burden
15th of April 2013
A European Commission initiative to tackle the 10 most burdensome regulations for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has received backing from EU heads of state and governments.
It had asked some 1,000 SMEs and business organisations to identify the top 10 most burdensome EU laws in order to change or reduce them.
EU leaders have now
Donna McPherson is new Kimberly-Clark Professional EMEA vice president
12th of April 2013
Kimberly-Clark Professional has appointed Donna McPherson as its new EMEA vice president. She replaces Tony Moore, who is to retire.
Having worked with Kimberly-Clark Professional for the past 17 years, McPherson's most recent position was director of sales for EMEA. She has been living in the UK since 2010.Elane Stock, president of
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