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ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam sets up steam cleaning pavilion
16th of December 2013
ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam in May of next year will feature a dedicated steam cleaning pavilion for the first time, the organisers have announced. This means steam cleaning equipment manufacturers will be positioned together in order to enable visitors to better plan their visit.
"The steam cleaning sector has rapidly developed in recent years,
UK supermarket chain cancels window cleaning
13th of December 2013
UK supermarket group Morrisons has cancelled window cleaning at all its stores for two months. Maintenance Management Ltd (MML), which handles Morrisons' facilities, told contractors the retailer is facing a "tough end of year in respect of their budgetary position".
As well as the "financial constraints", MML claimed window cleaning was
Hand hygiene that’s kind to the skin, and the planet
12th of December 2013
Mike Sullivan, managing director of hand hygiene products supplier GOJO Industries - Europe writes his latest hand hygiene blog for the ECJ website. He offers guidance on responsible purchasing of hand hygiene products.
Hostmanship - the art of welcoming
11th of December 2013
Hostmanship is the art of making people feel welcome – encompassing areas such as customer care, quality, friendship and hospitality. As a concept it is becoming increasingly popular in many areas of business.
ECJ editor Michelle Marshall spoke to Aura Groen, personnel director at facilities services company Facilicom – based in the
Award winning improvement in cleaning at UK hospital
10th of December 2013
Facilities services company MITIE has been recognised by the Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (AHCP) in the UK for working in partnership with its client, the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust in the north-east of England.
ECJ editor Michelle Marshall visited Hull Royal Infirmary to learn more about how cleaning standards
Hygiene services opportunity in Germany
9th of December 2013
German reporter Thomas Schulte-Marxloh takes a look at new business potential for the cleaning sector in healthcare.
Today hospitals and surgeries are challenged more and more by increasing demands or certifications – also in terms of hygiene – which require significant investments in terms of personnel and technology. Outsourcing of
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