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Washroom dispensers - functional efficiency
30th of September 2026
How important is functional efficiency in a washroom dispenser? Are qualities such as ease of use and seamless refilling more important than, say, the cost or appearance of the unit? ECJ finds out more.
A GOOD WASHROOM DISPENSER needs to be able to function well for the end-user. Taking out the soap or paper should be achievable in a
Cleaners launch week-long strike at Schiphol Airport and train stations
29th of September 2026
Cleaners at several key locations in the Netherlands including Schiphol Airport and major train stations held a week-long strike last month.
FNV, the largest Dutch trade union, announced that cleaners across the country were "downing tools" in protest against the collective labour agreement that was recently finalised by the CNV trade union and
B Corp - right for cleaning?
28th of September 2026
Paul Evans, founder and director of Rumpus - a B Corp-certified PR agency - asks whether the certification, which has gained considerable traction around the world, can function as a practical and credible framework in the professional cleaning sector.
ACROSS THE CLEANING and hygiene sector, ‘doing good business’ is no longer a
Cleaning crew killed in Miami jet crash
25th of September 2026
Five members of a Miami airport cleaning crew were killed earlier this month when an Amazon cargo jet smashed into their van.
Five other people were injured in the incident including the pilot and co-pilot. Three of the injured are still in hospital.
The cleaning team had apparently just completed an eight-hour shift when the Amazon jet overshot
Mopping made easy
24th of September 2026
Mopping is an arduous task, so what can be done to lighten the cleaner’s load? ECJ looks at the latest mopping systems that are easier to push, lighter to transport and less of a strain to wring out.
MANUAL MOPPING CAN BE physically demanding. The weight of the equipment, the repetitive movements required to use it and the need for frequent
Peartree wins International Green Apple Award
23rd of September 2026
Peartree Cleaning Services has won an International Green Apple Environment Award for demonstrating how business growth can be achieved alongside reductions in carbon emissions.
The company's entry, ‘Growing Greener: Decoupling Business Growth from Carbon', was recognised in the Service Industries category for Environmental Improvement. The
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