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Madonna uses DNA cleaning team for tour
17th of July 2012
Music star Madonna has a 'sterilisation team' to wipe away any DNA left in her dressing room during her world tour.
And she has ordered aides to leave no trace of her at any venue after she moves on to the next event.
This is the claim of promoters overseeing the Portuguese leg of the singer's MDNA tour, which will last more than seven months
Asch - sustainability not just a trend
13th of July 2012
Markus Asch, vice chairman of the management board at cleaning equipment manufacturer Kärcher and president of EUnited Cleaning, writes his latest blog for the ECJ website. He examines the relationship between sustainability and innovation.
Sealed Air partners with WHO in fight against hospital infection
11th of July 2012
Sealed Air Corporation in the USA, which owns the Diversey business, is taking part in the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Private Organisations for Patient Safety (POPS) platform.
This online platform aims to improve the implementation of WHO recommendations and reduce healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) by allowing WHO participating
Train travellers in India complain about the toilets
10th of July 2012
Basic hygiene - and unclean toilets in particular - is one of the biggest problems with India's railways according to frequent passengers.
A survey of 12,000 respondents revealed that dirty toilets were the top concern for 30 per cent of travellers on Indian Railways, while another 14 per cent rated unclean coaches as their chief
CSSA launches UK management training
9th of July 2012The Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) - the organisation representing cleaning service companies in the UK - has launched a diploma in cleaning management.
This, it says, provides new managers in the industry with the skills and knowledge required to deliver good customer service, manage their staff well and grow profitability for
Hotel chain uses high-tech methods to zap germs
6th of July 2012
Hotel chain Best Western is to equip its US cleaning teams with ultra-violet sterilisation wands and black lights to reduce the risk of contamination in guest rooms.
The high-tech cleaning solutions will be rolled out in the chain's 2,100 Best Western hotels in North America as part of its 'I Care Clean' programme.
Ultra-violet wands will be
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