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New TR/19 guide to ventilation systems cleaning published
24th of July 2014
The newly updated TR/19 Guide to Good Practice - Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems has been published by B&ES Publications.
This newly updated edition incorporates reference to the new British and European Standard BS EN 15780 Ventilation for Buildings - Ductwork - Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems introduced in 2011 and, for the
Don't drink from toilet bowls, warns train company
23rd of July 2014
Summer temperatures are soaring but desperately thirsty passengers have been warned not to resort to drinking water from the toilet bowls by one UK train company.
Southeastern has become the butt of online jokes after traveller Tom Papworth spotted a sticker on the back of a toilet seat.
It helpfully warns confused commuters who might be tempted
ISSA and Building Futures Group to co-operate in UK
22nd of July 2014In the UK, professional cleaning organisations ISSA and the recently-formed Building Futures Group (BFG) have entered into a co-operative agreement to promote the importance of the industry in the UK. They recently signed a declaration of co-operation and intend to bring together industry leaders to discuss the increasing impact of the
Sweaty hands can reduce effects of antibacterial copper, says research
21st of July 2014
Sweaty hands can reduce the effectiveness of bacteria-fighting brass objects in hospitals and schools after just an hour of coming into contact with them, according to research by scientists at the University of Leicester in the UK.
While copper found in everyday brass items such as door handles and water taps has an antimicrobial effect on
IP Cleaning bought by private equity firm Ambienta
18th of July 2014
IP Cleaning, Italy-based group of professional cleaning solutions producers, has been wholly acquired by private equity fund Ambienta. Its investment of 50 million euros will finance an industrial revamp and reorganisation of the company.
IP Cleaning ranks number three in the European professional cleaning market, with six manufacturing plants in
New Zealand association members agree to pay above minimum wage for cleaners
16th of July 2014
Members of Building Service Contractors of New Zealand (BSCNZ) have agreed to pay their cleaning staff at least 35c per hour above the minimum wage - reports Inclean magazine.
"The new Multi Employer Collective Agreement (MECA), agreed between the BSCNZ and employees, establishes $14.60 (9.4 euros) per hour as the minimum hourly rate for cleaners
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