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Technology & Marketing Awards winners announced
18th of December 2020
The winners have been announced for the very first Technology & Marketing Awards, which were launched specifically for the cleaning, hygiene and facilities management sectors.
Organised by LaCerta, the awards were free to enter and were a chance for marketing and PR professionals, leaders, ceo's or anyone working on exciting campaigns to
EU chemicals strategy must enable progress in sustainability, says AISE
17th of December 2020
AISE (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products), the European organisation representing the detergents and maintenance products industry, has welcomed the European Commission's highly-anticipated Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and its commitment to safety and sustainability, but reinforces the need for a
Visible cleaning 'key to consumer confidence'
16th of December 2020
From being a service that was kept behind the scenes, cleaning in public spaces is now proving to be a key factor in regaining consumer confidence.
That's according to independent research commissioned by facilities services provider ABM UK, exploring the perception of built environments with regards to the visibility of cleaners now compared to
Rail union hits out at ‘patronising’ message on vests of cleaning staff
14th of December 2020
A rail union chief has criticised railway managers for equipping its cleaning staff with high-visibility vests bearing a "patronising" message.
Cleaning operatives at Great Western Railway have been issued with vests on which the words: "GWR Cleaning Heroes" are emblazoned on the back. But RMT general secretary Mick Cash described the vests as
Study shows alcohol-free sanitiser is effective against Covid-19
11th of December 2020
Alcohol-free hand sanitiser is just as effective at removing Covid-19 virus from surfaces as alcohol-based products, according to a new study.
Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered this after treating samples of the coronavirus with benzalkonium chloride - commonly used in alcohol-free hand sanitisers - and other quaternary
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2021 - save the date!
10th of December 2020
Following the postponement of this year’s European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards because of the Covid-19 pandemic, European Cleaning Journal (ECJ), founder and host, has announced the date for next year’s event. The 2021 ceremony will take place at Le Plaza Hotel in Brussels on November 4.
This will be the fifth annual event
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