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Robotic cleaning machines - raising the bar on safety
3rd of July 2018
Robotics is currently the hot topic of the professional cleaning sector but robots are not a new phenomenon. In Janaury 2018 the first safety standard specifically targeting robotic floor treatment machines came into effect. Michael Gamtofte, vp global compliance at Nilfisk, writes for ECJ.
These days, robotics is the talk of the town in the
Cleanology adds property services division
2nd of July 2018
Commercial cleaning company Cleanology in the UK haslaunched a one-stop-shop property maintenance service to help building managers deal with emergencies and keep properties in top condition.
The new service offers 24-hour call out for a range of problems including plumbing, drainage, air conditioning, building works and electrical issues.
Read ECJ June/July edition online now
29th of June 2018
The June/July edition of ECJ is now available to read online. Highlights include:
• Special report on hygiene in food preparation
• Case study from Tokyo Airport
• Interclean Amsterdam review
• How Brexit is driving workers away from the UK.
Read it here or download the ECJ app.
Spanish cleaning sector created more than 18,000 jobs in 2017
29th of June 2018
The cleaning industry in Spain created a total of 18,503 new jobs in 2017 and now employs 358,307 people - the highest number in five years according to information issued by the Social Security body, the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social.
Juan Díez de los Ríos, president of contract cleaning association Aspel,
CMM launches podcast series
28th of June 2018
Cleaning and Maintenance Management (CMM) in the US - a brand of cleaning industry association ISSA - has launched a series of podcasts covering supervisors and employees who work on the front lines of the cleaning industry, called CMM Frontline.
A new episode will be published monthly, with the series being available on CMM's website. The
Enhance Office Cleaning wins Living Wage Champion award
27th of June 2018
In the UK, Enhance Office Cleaning has been announced as a winner of the Living Wage Champion Awards 2018 award for Recognised Service Providers.
The 2018 Living Wage Champion Awards celebrate individuals and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the Living Wage movement. They are sponsored by Aviva, KPMG and the City of
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