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Sweeping statements
7th of January 2026
What are the most important qualities required in a sweeper? Is it particularly crucial that the machine should be efficient, ergonomic, safe and versatile, for instance? And what do today’s customers demand from their machines? Ann Laffeaty poses these questions.
Sweepers have one simple job to do: remove the debris from the floor. But the
UK cleaning sector leaders work on strategy to improve Government recognition
6th of January 2026
Cleaning and hygiene industry leaders in the UK have met in London to formulate a strategy for the sector to achieve improved Government recognition.
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) invited a number of its association members and business leaders to join it and lobbying experts for an initial meeting to scope out the potential for sector
Hand hygiene - what are the barriers?
5th of January 2026
Study after study reveals that too few people are washing their hands when they need to – even in hygiene-critical environments such as healthcare. So, what are the barriers to optimum hand hygiene, asks Ann Laffeaty?
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have launched what they describe as being the first global guidelines for
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