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Visible cleaning 'key to consumer confidence'
16th of December 2020
From being a service that was kept behind the scenes, cleaning in public spaces is now proving to be a key factor in regaining consumer confidence.
That's according to independent research commissioned by facilities services provider ABM UK, exploring the perception of built environments with regards to the visibility of cleaners now compared to
Rail union hits out at ‘patronising’ message on vests of cleaning staff
14th of December 2020
A rail union chief has criticised railway managers for equipping its cleaning staff with high-visibility vests bearing a "patronising" message.
Cleaning operatives at Great Western Railway have been issued with vests on which the words: "GWR Cleaning Heroes" are emblazoned on the back. But RMT general secretary Mick Cash described the vests as
Study shows alcohol-free sanitiser is effective against Covid-19
11th of December 2020
Alcohol-free hand sanitiser is just as effective at removing Covid-19 virus from surfaces as alcohol-based products, according to a new study.
Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered this after treating samples of the coronavirus with benzalkonium chloride - commonly used in alcohol-free hand sanitisers - and other quaternary
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2021 - save the date!
10th of December 2020
Following the postponement of this year’s European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards because of the Covid-19 pandemic, European Cleaning Journal (ECJ), founder and host, has announced the date for next year’s event. The 2021 ceremony will take place at Le Plaza Hotel in Brussels on November 4.
This will be the fifth annual event
Hotels left in a ‘stomach-churning’ state of filth
8th of December 2020
Popular hotels in the UK are being left in a "stomach-churningly" filthy state with blood, faeces and hair left in rooms, an undercover investigation has found.
Investigators from Which? using a swab kit to test hygiene standards revealed traces of bacteria found in faeces in some rooms, including those in five-star hotels.
The team found
ISSA Pulire Verona postponed
4th of December 2020
Organisers of the ISSA Pulire exhibition in Verona have decided to postpone the show until September 7-9 2021. It had been due to take place from May 18-20.
"We have taken a reasoned, responsible and above all definitive decision in the interests of industry professionals, exhibitors and visitors - driven by the desire to ensure optimal safety
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