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Special Sustainable Cleaning supplement from ECJ
10th of December 2019ECJ's special Sustainable Cleaning supplement is now available to read online or via the ECJ app.
Among the topics covered are Extinction Rebellion and its impact on the cleaning sector; taking action against single-use plastics; how robotics and cloud connectivity can play a part in greater sustainability; and sharing of best practice.
European social partners adopt statement on digitalisation
9th of December 2019The European social partners in professional cleaning - the EFCI (European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry) and UNI Europa - have adopted a joint statement on the impact of digitalisation on employment in the sector.
The social partners acknowledge a successful digitalisation transition may become an opportunity to enhance professionalism
Demand for chemical-free cleaning spearheads trend for steam
6th of December 2019A growing desire to switch to sustainable, chemical-free cleaning solutions has led to an upsurge in the use of steam cleaning machines, according to reports.
Demand for quick-fix solutions in restaurants, hotels, food stations and other commercial environments is said to be contributing to the growth in the market for upright steam cleaners,
Norovirus warning to supermarket shoppers
4th of December 2019A hospital board is urging people to wash their hands in soap and water after a trip to the supermarket.
The Swansea Bay University Health Board claims the frequently-touched handles of supermarket trolleys could harbour the norovirus. It is urging everyone to clean their hands thoroughly after a visit to busy facilities such as supermarkets and
Cleaning in northern Europe undergoes a gender change
28th of November 2019The cleaning industry is attracting an increasing number of men, according to the Oslo Institute for Social Research.
This is said to mirror a rise in the number of immigrants seeking work in Europe.
The Oslo Institute's Marjan Nadim and Julia Orupabo claim the role of cleaning - once almost exclusively the province of women - is about to
Indian e-toilets left to stand idle
27th of November 2019Many of India's 2,000 e-toilets are standing idle because their maintenance contracts are not being renewed, according to reports.
And issues such as misuse, technical glitches and people being unsure how they work are also causing problems for the high-tech lavatories.
Based on sensor technology, e-toilets were phased in across 20 Indian states