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The magnificent mop
20th of October 2022
Ann Laffeaty makes the case for the traditional mop – and finds out how it fits into today’s highly mechanised world.
The internal floors of commercial and industrial premises are increasingly being cleaned by scrubber dryers. And in many cases, these machines are taking the place of the traditional mop.
But mops offer a number of
What next for hand dryers?
19th of October 2022
Hand dryers have changed beyond all recognition during their 100 years in existence. But what were the earliest models like? ECJ discovers the history of the hand dryer, finds out how far they have evolved – and asks what happens next.
Most of us think of the electric hand dryer as a relatively modern invention. But the first models were
ISS pledges to hire 1,000 refugees in North America
18th of October 2022
Global facility management specialist ISS has committed to recruiting 1,000 refugees or more across its North America business by the end of 2025.
The pledge came at the Tent Partnership for Refugees US Business Summit on Refugees in New York City recently. The programme aims to reduce barriers for refugees to help them integrate by providing
Public washrooms - first impressions count
17th of October 2022
Public washroom users now have high expectations and they can deliver reviews at the touch of a button. The experience you provide is a reflection of your business as a whole. So, what do those users really want? The experts at Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) offer some guidance.
IN TIMES WHEN expectations are high and user reviews are
Spanish cleaning association calls for change in law
14th of October 2022
The Spanish contract cleaning association ASPEL has called for the Government to modify the laws on deindexation and public sector contracts in the service sector.
"Modification of these laws would permit quality services to be offered throughout the lifetime of contracts," said Juan Díez de los Ríos, president of Aspel and member
Social equity - time for respect
13th of October 2022
"The pandemic demonstrated the lack of decency and respect the service industry has shown workers,” a journalist for a newspaper in the US wrote recently. It has become clear Covid-19 has disproportionately harmed the most vulnerable workers, many of them cleaners. Now there are calls to promote better social equity across the world. Doug
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