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Survey highlights spring cleaning expectations
29th of April 2013
The concept of spring cleaning is very much alive, according to a recent study by cleaning solutions manufacturer P&G Professional. It found that 61 per cent of European customers expect hospitality operators to maintain spring cleaning standards all year round.
The study, designed to find out how spring cleaning is perceived across the
Survey shows importance of cleanliness in universities
25th of April 2013
A survey conducted by a UK support services company suggests that university students draw a direct link between their own academic achievement and the cleanliness of their campus and halls of residence.
The survey revealed that 44 per cent of students felt they would gain a better qualification if their campus and halls of residence were cleaner
CMS Purus awards open for entry
23rd of April 2013
The organisers of the CMS cleaning exhibition, taking place in Berlin from September 24-27, are now inviting exhibitors to submit their entries for this year's Purus awards.
There are five categories - Machines, Equipment, Washroom Hygiene, Management Systems and Software, and Brand Communication. Products competing for this design-led award will
Day of action encourages Respect for Cleaners
22nd of April 2013
A Europe-wide day of action is being planned for June 17, International Justice Day, around the issue of'Respect for Cleaners'. International umbrella trades union organisation UNI is leading the initiative and encouraging its affiliates throughout Europe to organise activities.
The aim is to raise issues related to cleaning workers, such as low
Dulux launches antibacterial paint for hygiene-critical environments
19th of April 2013
A new water-based paint claimed to be effective against a range of pathogens including MRSA has been launched by Dulux Trade.
Sterishield is being targeted for use in hygiene-critical environments such as hospitals, clinics, care homes, kitchens and food preparation areas. The paint uses a silver-based bactericide to inhibit the growth of
Finalists announced for Golden Broom awards
18th of April 2013
The finalists for the Golden Broom awards - which will be presented during the ISSA/INTERCLEAN Central and Eastern Europe exhibition in Warsaw next week - have been announced.
The competition is organised by the Polish Cleaning Chamber of Commerce. From all the products entered, 10 have now been nominated by the jury for final judging. One winner
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