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Scientists say sanitisers are better for the environment than soap
25th of March 2022
Using a hand sanitiser is better for the environment than washing the hands with soap and water, according to new research.
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin studied the environmental impact of four hand hygiene practices: using an ethanol-based sanitising gel, an isopropanol-based gel, liquid soap with water, and bars of soap with
WoolSafe Grand Expo takes place in April
25th of March 2022
The first live WoolSafe Grand Expo 3D virtual exhibition will take place from April 26-28. Woolsafe is a cleaning industry service provider, devoted to promoting best practice in carpet and rug care through maintenance product evaluation and certification, education and training, and the promotion of professional cleaning and inspection
A new cleaning service model
24th of March 2022
Christian Bouzols reports from France on a cleaning company doing business differently post-Covid.
“My problem with Covid isn’t as bad as my problem with home working. Some of my clients are cancelling their business leases and this is hurting us quite badly because a large part of our portfolio is comprised of people involved in
Post pandemic recovery sparks demand for workplace cleaning
23rd of March 2022
UK businesses appear to be placing a higher priority on employees' health and wellness in the wake of Covid-19, according to research by facilities management provider Samsic.
And new data reveals there has been an increase of up to 90 per cent in demand for office cleaners across the UK.
Samsic claims to have noted a significant increase in
Cleaning - largest skilled workforce in Germany
22nd of March 2022
Katja Scholz, ECJ reporter, on latest cleaning industry data.
The sector report from the contract cleaning trade appeared at the beginning of the new year – with facts, figures and trends regarding the skilled trade with the largest workforce in Germany: 27,545 firms with just under 665,000 employees and a turnover of over €19
Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners accredited as Living Wage employer
21st of March 2022
In the UK, the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) has become the first livery company to be accredited as a Living Wage employer.
Gary Fage, master of the WCEC commented: "The Living Wage demonstrates an understanding that without fair pay, we cannot adequately resource our industry. Fair is fair when it comes to
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