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VSR puts innovations in the spotlight
2nd of July 2018
Earlier this year, Dutch cleaning association VSR launched the pilot HotspotCleanLab, an online platform bringing together supply and demand in the area of cleaning sector innovation. Jacco Vonhof reports for ECJ.
Early this year we introduced the pilot project HotspotCleanLab, in collaboration with two enterprising cleaning professionals. This
NHS is waving a banner for improvement
2nd of July 2018
The NHS is to review the national specifications for cleanliness, reports Lynn Webster from the UK.
We have all heard many reports and opinions both positive and negative of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Within the estates and facilities arena there is considerable disparity from those with excellent patient experience; protected
Appeal for public spiritedness in France
16th of May 2018
French reporter Christian Bouzols on how the authorities are tackling litter more positively.
During its first stage the new campaign to keep Paris clean, launched at the end of March, aimed at shocking the population by showing pictures of Paris covered by heaps of plastic bags, cigarette ends and bottles.
But during a second stage the
A new board for AfidampFAB
15th of May 2018
Anna Garbagna reports from Italy on changes to the board of the cleaning product manufacturers’ body.
The assembly of AfidampFAB (Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machines, Products and Tools for the Professional Cleaning and Environment Hygiene) took place in Milan recently for the election of the board of directors for
Spring clean vs pavement puffing?
14th of May 2018
ECJ’s Scandinavian correspondent Lotte Printz brings bad news from Norway: “cleaning can be
as harmful to your lungs as smoking,” yet ends on a positive note.
Spring is in the air. And so are small particles from cleaning agents. So if you’re planning a good spring cleaning soon in your own home, you might want to think
Industrial climbers replace robot
11th of May 2018
German correspondent Alexandra Lachner on the cleaning of the Glass Hall in Leipzig.
Around 30 metres high, 238 metres long and 80 metres wide, the Glass Hall in Leipzig is the largest all-glass hall in Europe. Who is responsible for cleaning this architectural masterpiece? Felix Eckert, divisional manager Central Germany of contract cleaning
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