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Speculating on the future of cash
19th of November 2021
The huge surge in digital transactions during the Covid pandemic has renewed speculation about the future of cash. So will we see the emergence of a cashless global economy anytime soon? Hartley Milner seeks some answers.
Remember the last time you handled cash? For me, it was the rental fees I raked in from the portfolio of houses and hotels I
Washroom dispensing - with opportunities come challenges
18th of November 2021
An increase in health awareness is expected to drive the global washroom hygiene market over the coming years. Koen van den Braak, global marketing and sales director at FoOom Advanced Dispensing, takes a look at how current trends and challenges may affect the dispenser sector.
My ideal experience would be to enter a restaurant and the first
Ecoserv diversifies with €4.13 million Cooltech acquisition
17th of November 2021
In the UK, Ecoserv Group has completed the purchase of Cooltech Environmental Engineering Ltd in a €4.13 million deal. The acquisition of the maintenance specialist is the first since Ecoserv rebranded from Ecocleen and announced its plans to become a multi-service facilities management business.
"The acquisition will allow us to diversify
Pubs spray their toilets with 'anti-cocaine' spray
16th of November 2021
UK pubs are spraying their washrooms with an invisible film claimed to prevent people from taking drugs.
Described as a non-toxic mixture of resins and surfactants, the Blokit spray is being used to coat washroom surfaces such as toilet cisterns and baby changing tables. According to the manufacturers the spray spoils the cocaine, dramatically
Chartered in cleaning
15th of November 2021
Cleaning professionals can now achieve chartered status, as Lynn Webster in the UK explains.
We are all proud to acknowledge the professionalism of our industry. It is exciting to see many avenues being promoted for the upskilling and recognition of our workforce.
Until now what has been missing is the acknowledgement of our status in terms of
London cleaners get on their bikes to clean Soho’s streets
12th of November 2021
London's Westminster City Council is going green by introducing electric vehicles and deploying cleaners on bikes to clear up messy streets.
The cleaners' electric bikes are equipped with jet sprays and brooms and have wheelie bins attached to the back to accommodate rubbish. The bikes are part of a new 60-vehicle electric fleet being rolled out
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