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Experts warn against making DIY hand sanitiser at home
16th of March 2020
Recipes for home-made sanitiser have been appearing online as people try to keep themselves safe from the coronavirus.
But a public health expert has warned that some are hard to follow and the results could potentially damage the skin if the alcohol is diluted incorrectly.
As the number of coronavirus cases increases around Europe, pharmacies
Interclean Amsterdam to be postponed due to Covid-19
12th of March 2020
In view of the recent developments as a result of the global spread of COVID-19 and, after consulting its exhibition committee, key stakeholders, exhibitors and visitors of the cleaning and hygiene industry, Interclean Amsterdam has been postponed and will now not take place in May.
The new dates will be confirmed by Friday of next week, March
Rubbermaid launches recycling research project
12th of March 2020
Rubbermaid Commercial Products has been conducting the Love Recycling research project - an initiative designed to drive the success of commercial recycling across Europe.
Love Recycling, the company says, allows businesses to better understand their approach to recycling, while providing guidance on how they can improve their sustainability
Facilicom launches helpdesk portal for clients
11th of March 2020
Facilicom UK has launched an online helpdesk portal to help customers and cleaning operatives work more effectively together.
The contract cleaning and services provider now offers one central point where customers can log an issue or request and monitor its progress. Site managers access these raised requests and respond directly. This can
UK cleaning industry celebrates success at Golden Service Awards
11th of March 2020
The UK cleaning and FM sector gathered in London last week for the 2020 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards.The event is the opportunity for FM companies, contract cleaners and in-house cleaning teams to showcase excellence and awards were presented to winners across 18 categories.
Here's a list of the winners:
Best Cleaned
India company turns buses into women's toilets
10th of March 2020
In India, where hygienic public toilets can be difficult to come by, a pair of entrepreneurs has transformed run-down buses into hop-on toilets for women.
The pink women-only 'washrooms on wheels' are now dotted around the city of Pune in the west of the country. For a five rupee (€0.06) fee any woman can board the toilet to use the
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