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British Cleaning Council requests meeting with minister to discuss key issues
3rd of June 2020
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has written to the minister for small business, consumers and labour markets Paul Scully to request a private meeting to discuss issues key to the cleaning sector and the recovery from Coronavirus.
This comes after the BCC was consulted by the Government about the official, national guidance it issued in May to
Beware profiteers, warns cleaning and hygiene suppliers trade body
2nd of June 2020
In the UK, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is warning all buyers of cleaning and hygiene products to beware of unscrupulous profiteers capitalising on the unprecedented demand for products.
In a statement it said:"New companies have been set up to buy and sell on products like hand and surface sanitisers, gloves, wipes,
EFCI to present 2020 report at June 10 webinar
1st of June 2020
EFCI, the organisation representing the contract cleaning and facilities services sector at pan-European level, will host a webinar on June 10 to present its report on the state of the industry for 2020.
The report will be presented by Barry Kitz of hkp//Remunet. It will then be discussed by Frank Veneman, cfo at Dutch association for cleaning
Hygiene is key factor for bathroom designers
29th of May 2020
Global bathroom solutions brand Grohe has reported a significant rise in demand for no-touch taps in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the importance of hand washing is promoted worldwide, the company says people are now looking for technologies that bring better hygiene into daily life - reports KBB Review.Phil Dixon, head of e-commerce at
Werner & Mertz appoints new head of professional division
28th of May 2020
The professional division of cleaning solutions specialist Werner & Mertz Professional in Germany is now being headed up by Thomas Ulbricht. He succeeds Frank Vancraeyveld, who recently left the company by mutual consent after more than seven years.
Reinhard Schneider, ceo and owner of the business commented: "Thomas Ulbricht brings new
Rental companies set to deep clean cars between customers
27th of May 2020
Paperless rental agreements and curbside rental pick-ups will be among the new measures brought in by car hire firms post COVID-19.
Other plans include a thorough disinfection of high-touch vehicle areas between customers and "cleaning checklist" stickers placed on driver-side doors to instill confidence that the car has been thoroughly cleaned
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